Soc-jobs-list September 2011

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Tenure-Track Position in Sociology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Applications due 11/21/2011

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI The Department of Sociology, McMaster University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2012. The Department is seeking a sociological social psychologist with research interests in any of the areas covered within the Department. The Department specializes in three key areas, Individual and Society, Occupations and Organizations and Social Inequality. In addition, there are a number of substantive areas of interest. Additional information about these areas can be found at http://www.sociology.mcmaster.ca/ Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology, although applicants who expect to have all of the requirements for the PhD completed by April 1, 2012 will be considered. Candidates will be expected to establish a research program in social psychology and to compete successfully for external funding. Candidates will also be expected to teach in and contribute towards the development of the Department's new Social Psychology program. The Department of Sociology is a research-oriented department with an active graduate program leading to the degrees of MA and PhD in Sociology. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities. The closing date for applications is Monday, November 21, 2011. A complete application, including a curriculum vita, a representative sample of academic writing, and three letters of reference should be sent to the address below. Candidates are also encouraged to submit their teaching dossiers and teaching evaluations. Dr. Dorothy Pawluch, Chair Department of Sociology McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8S 4M4 -----Original Message----- From: olga cannon [mailto:cannono@mcmaster.ca] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:50 AM To: cannono(a)mcmaster.ca Subject: Tenure-Track Position in Sociology, McMaster University Please forward to interested persons: The Department of Sociology is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position. To view details, go to: http://www.sociology.mcmaster.ca/documents/job-postings/Job%20Ad%20for%20Po… Thank you, Olga Cannon, Administrative Assistant Department of Sociology McMaster University KTH-627 Hamilton, ON L8S 4M4 (905) 525-9140, ext. 24481 Notice: This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you.

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FW: 70% Post-Doc Position FNS LIVES

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI! -----Original Message----- From: COURVOISIER Delphine [mailto:Delphine.Courvoisier@hcuge.ch] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:12 PM To: Matteson, Jessica Subject: FW: 70% Post-Doc Position FNS LIVES Dear Jessica, I just arrived from Switzerland, I sometimes get position openings from Swiss Universities. In case some of the students are interested, here it is. thanks, delphine courvoisier, PhD lecturer in statistics department of psychology ________________________________________ From: Kristel Muller [kristel.muller(a)unil.ch] Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 07:43 AM Subject: Poste post-doctorant-e FNS LIVES 70%/ 70% Post-Doc Position FNS LIVES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear All, Please find here the link to the 70% Post-Doc Position FNS LIVES, as advertised yesterday, Thursday 22nd Septembre 2011. Only minor modifications were made. http://www.lives-nccr.ch/en/jobs Thanks to distribute in your networks. Have a pleasant weekend. Kristel Muller -- LIVES NCCR http://lives-nccr.ch/

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Lecturer post in Politics of Conflict and Conflict Resolution, applications due Friday, October 7, 2011

by Matteson, Jessica

Lecturer in the Politics of Conflict and Conflict Resolution UCD School of Politics and International Relations (Temporary 3-year post) UCD College of Human Sciences University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland ClosingDate: 23.30hrs on Friday 7th October 2011 Ref: 004765 Applicants are invited for a temporary 3-year appointment as Lecturer in the Politics of Conflict and Conflict Resolution, UCD School of Politics and International Relations. The person appointed will be expected to contribute significantly to research and teaching in conflict and conflict resolution and to work closely with colleagues in the school. The principal motivation for this post is play an active role in the activities of the Institute for British Irish Studies (IBIS), to help in promoting cooperation with other areas of the school (notably the work of colleagues specializing in development studies and comparative institutions), and to develop links with the college, wider university and external bodies. 2010 Salary Scale: €35,355 - €81,452 per annum 2011 Salary Scale: €31,820 - €73,307 per annum* *Subject to all new entrants to public sector as of 01 January 2011 Appointment will be made on the minimum of the scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Job Vacancies website: http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies. Closing date: 23.30hrs on Friday 7th October 2011 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 11:30pm on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. From: Full time staff members at School of Politics and International Relations [mailto:UCD-SPIRE-FULLTIME@LISTSERV.HEANET.IE] On Behalf Of Jean Brennan Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 3:46 AM To: UCD-SPIRE-FULLTIME(a)LISTSERV.HEANET.IE Subject: Lecturer post in Politics of Conflict and Conflict Resolution Dear all, I'm attaching the advert for the lecturer post in The Politics of Conflict and Conflict Resolution. Would you all please give it one last push onto mailing lists, other colleagues etc to get as many good applications as possible? closing date is Friday week. many thanks Jean Brennan School Manager, UCD School of Politics and International Relations Newman Bldg, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: 353-1-7168365 Fax: 353-1-7161171

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IHME Post-Graduate Fellowship 2012, Univ. of Washington, application deadline is November 1, 2011

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI -----Original Message----- From: IHME PGF Program [mailto:pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 7:46 PM To: IHME PGF Program Subject: IHME Post-Graduate Fellowship 2012 Dear Colleague, I am contacting you with a great job opportunity for your graduating PhD and MD students. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington offers a Post-Graduate Fellowship program that combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive, on-the-job training and mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers. We are now accepting applications for our 2012 cohort and would greatly appreciate it if you could notify potentially interested students about this opportunity. The program description and instructions on how to apply are attached and copied below. Our application deadline is November 1, 2011. Thank you in advanced for disseminating the <http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/sites/default/files/jobs/PGF%20Jo b%20Announcement_2012.pdf> linked or attached job description. If there is anything else I can do to provide you or your students with more information, please let me know. Best Regards, Dane Boog Education Program Manager Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation | University of Washington 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600 | Seattle, WA 98121 <http://healthmetricsandevaluation.org/> http://healthmetricsandevaluation.org

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MZES Postdoc Fellowships

by Information, Sociology

The MZES is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Mannheim dedicated to comparative European social research and the analysis of European integration processes. It is Germany's largest university-based social science research centre. The Centre seeks to recruit two outstanding social scientists as Postdoctoral Fellows to work in MZES Research Areas A: 'European Societies and their Integration' or B: 'European Political Systems and their Integration'. Successful candidates are expected to publish in international scientific journals and participate in the intellectual life of the Centre. The positions begin preferably 1 March 2012 and are fully funded for two years, during which Fellows are expected to generate sufficient grant income to extend their positions. In addition to the resources of the University, MZES supports its Postdoctoral Fellows with an annual budget for travel and research assistance, a dedicated IT department, the internal methods consulting and data unit Eurodata, an extensive Centre library, support from project management offices, and a public relations officer. Candidates should have submitted an excellent dissertation in sociology, political science, or related discipline within the last two years. International publications are an advantage. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be between 43,000 and 50,000 Euros (public sector pay scheme TV-L E13), with additional employer benefits. [cid:image002.jpg@01CC7DD3.11A354F0]As an equal opportunity employer, the University of Mannheim particularly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. Applications may be submitted in German or English. They should include a CV, copies of academic degrees (including the doctoral degree certificate), a list of publications, and plans for research to be carried out at the MZES (1 page). The deadline for applications is 1 November 2011. To apply online, please go to: http://www.mzes.uni-mannheim.de/stellen/online_bewerb/appli_e.php Letters of recommendation may be sent to Philipp Heldmann: philipp.heldmann(a)mzes.uni-mannheim.de. For further information about the Centre, please visit the MZES website: www.mzes.uni-mannheim.de/homepage_e.html. For more information about the positions, please contact Philip Heldmann at philipp.heldmann(a)mzes.uni-mannheim.de. [cid:image004.jpg@01CC7DD3.11A354F0]

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Asst. Prof in Sociology, Wesleyan, Middletown, CT

by Matteson, Jessica

Job Posting Number 8000289 Position Title Assistant Professor of Sociology Department 03-Sociology Department-1111 Job Category Faculty Posting Position Type Full-Time Position Details The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2012. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in the fields of either economic sociology or criminology/incarceration/law & society. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college with strong support for teaching and research; the teaching load is two courses per semester, and Introductory Sociology must be one of the four courses taught each year. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have a Ph.D. and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Preferred Qualifications While we are open to a variety of approaches, we especially encourage candidates who use quantitative methods to apply. Management Competencies Competencies Optional Applicant Documents Other Document Sample Syllabi Required Applicant Documents Cover Letter Writing Sample Curriculum Vitae Research Statement Evidence of Teaching Excellence Special Instructions to Applicants You will be requested to upload the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including course syllabi and student evaluations (if available). The University requires that you provide the email addresses of three referees so that we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Please double-check accuracy to insure that you have the most up-to-date email address for each referee. After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of the three referees whose email address you have provided will receive an auto-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you. Please contact Sharon Smith (sasmith(a)wesleyan.edu) with questions regarding your application. Application Types Accepted Faculty Profile Additional Information Under 34 C.F.R. 668.41(e)(4) (attached), an institution of higher education must provide a notice to prospective students and prospective employees that includes a statement of the report's availability, a description of its contents, and an opportunity to request a copy. An institution must provide its annual security report, upon request, to a prospective student or prospective employee. If the institution chooses to provide its annual security report to prospective students and prospective employees by posting the disclosure on an Internet website, the notice described in this paragraph must include the exact electronic address at which the report is posted, a brief description of the report, and a statement that the institution will provide a paper copy of the report upon request. The federal regulations define a 'prospective employee' as an individual who has contacted an eligible institution for the purpose of requesting information concerning employment with that institution. 34 C.F.R. 668.41(a). https://careers.wesleyan.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?ti…

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Part-time Sociology instructor needed for Spring 2011 course at Clark University in Worcester, MA

by Matteson, Jessica

Clark University in Worcester, MA, is seeking to find a part-time instructor (current graduate student or recent graduate) who is willing to teach a Sociology course in Spring 2011. The course would be, in order of preference: 1) Social Stratification, based on HBO's The Wire 2) Sociology of Religion 3) Research interest area suggested by applicant, if applicant has teaching experience and great teaching evaluations (CUE scores, evals; TF OK). The pay is $5,000. It is a 14-week semester, from mid-January to early May, with a 1-week midterm break. There are lots of options for scheduling the course; currently there are early morning and evening times available, as well as typical daily slots. The course would be either 75 minutes, offered two times per week, or one 3-hour time slot (if needed for instructional purposes; for example, to watch film/video clips). There is a cap on the course size of 30-35 students per course. For more information on the department, go to: http://www.clarku.edu/departments/sociology/ If interested, contact: Shelly Tenenbaum (Department Chair) stenenbaum(a)clark.edu<mailto:stenenbaum@clark.edu> 508-793-7243 (department line)

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Post-Doc: Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University, applications due 10/31/2011

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI I'm writing to you to announce the opening of the 2012-2013 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Competition at the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University. Our post-doctoral research fellowship competition invites applicants from any discipline whose work addresses global issues. We will be accepting applications through October 31, 2011. Best regards, Sasha de Vogel Program Coordinator Committee on Global Thought Columbia University (212) 851-7294 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Competition at the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University Application Deadline: October 31, 2011 Apply Now: http://cgt.columbia.edu/form/ More Information: http://cgt.columbia.edu/about/news/2011/09/15/2011_postdoc_announcement/ The Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University seeks 2-4 post-doctoral scholars for research fellowships for the 2012-2013 academic year, with option to extend for an additional year. The fellowship is open to scholars who have or will obtain their doctorate between August 2010 and August 2012, and who have not held tenure-track positions. The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University brings together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world and encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research. The fellowship provides emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and a figurative space for collaborative research and publication. Fellows teach one course per academic year. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided they illustrate how their work will contribute to Global Thought's research and teaching agenda. Fellows receive an annual salary of $55,000.00, as well as a research stipend. Applicants must submit cover letter, CV, research proposal of 1,500 words, writing sample of 4,000 words, proposed course syllabus of 2 pages, and 2 letters of reference. To apply, please visit http://cgt.columbia.edu/form/ For more information on the Committee on Global Thought, please visit http://cgt.columbia.edu<http://cgt.columbia.edu/>

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Strategic Data Project Fellowship - applications due October 11, 2011

by Matteson, Jessica

"Tweedy, Robin Johnston" <robin_tweedy(a)gse.harvard.edu<mailto:robin_tweedy@gse.harvard.edu>> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:04:48 -0400 To: "tweedyro(a)gse.harvard.edu<mailto:tweedyro@gse.harvard.edu>" <tweedyro(a)gse.harvard.edu<mailto:tweedyro@gse.harvard.edu>> Subject: Seeking Talented Analysts for Strategic Data Project Fellowship Dear Colleague, Greetings! We seek your help in an effort to identify strong candidates for the Strategic Data Fellowship. We are seeking talented analysts for fellowship positions in each of the following sites for our third cohort, starting in January 2012: Baltimore County; Colorado Department of Education (Denver); Kentucky Department of Education (Frankfort); Los Angeles Unified School District; New York State Education Department (Albany); Elizabeth, NJ; Springfield, MA; and Wake County Public Schools (Raleigh), North Carolina. Fellows join for two years, with the intention of being permanently placed in a leadership role in the district or state education agency. Would you be willing to forward the following information to your networks? A quick summary, including compensation guidelines, follows below. Our application deadline is October 11, 2011. Please go to www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp<http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp> for complete information on the Fellowship, dates for upcoming informational sessions, and step-by-step guide to the application process. Thanks in advance for your help, Robin Tweedy Robin Tweedy, Recruitment Manager Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University 50 Church St, 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138 T: 617 496 9010<tel:617-496-0581> | C: 617 910 8044<tel:617-496-0581> S T R A T E G I C D A T A P R O J E C T | w e b s i t e<http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp/> Transforming the use of data in education to improve student achievement. The Strategic Data Project (SDP) Fellowship is a unique opportunity to utilize your analytic talent and proven leadership skills to change the way education leaders make decisions about teaching and learning. This two-year program places talented analysts in partner agencies, districts, state education offices, and school consortiums where Fellows are positioned to influence key policy decisions that impact student outcomes. Our mission is to transform the use of data in education to improve student achievement. Upon acceptance to the program, Fellows are immediately placed in full-time analytic leadership roles reporting to senior agency leaders (e.g. Chief of Data and Accountability, Chief Academic Officer, or other top executives). SDP is currently recruiting Fellows to serve in agencies in the following areas: New York State Education Department (NYC and Albany); Elizabeth, NJ; Wake County Public Schools-North Carolina; Kentucky DOE; Colorado DOE; Baltimore County; Los Angeles USD; The College Ready Promise -an LA-based CMO; and Springfield Public Schools in western Massachusetts. Applications are on our website at www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp<http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp>. The deadline to receive applications is October 11, 2011. Fellows will be selected by November 2011 with anticipated start dates in partner agencies no later than January 2012. Fellows come from diverse professional backgrounds but share a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students across the country. We seek candidates who possess: 1) an advanced degree (Master's level or higher); 2) a strong background in quantitative analysis; 3) at least four years of work experience, including a successful track record of managing projects and change initiatives; and 4) demonstrated passion for education reform. Annual compensation is 80-90k. For more information about the SDP Fellowship program and details on how to apply,please visit www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp<http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp>. The Strategic Data Project is based out of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. S T R A T E G I C D A T A P R O J E C T | w e b s i t e<http://www.gse.harvard.edu/sdp/> Transforming the use of data in education to improve student achievement.

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Asst Professor of Public Policy Position at UC-Irvine - Deadline: 10/30/2011

by Matteson, Jessica

Dear Colleagues - Please send the attached ad to colleagues you think might know students who would be interested in this position in our department. Thanks, Martha -- Martha S. Feldman Johnson Chair for Civic Governance and Public Management Professor of Social Ecology, Political Science, Business and Sociology 226G Social Ecology 1 University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-7075 Telephone: 949-824-4252 Fax: 949-824-8566 Email: feldmanm(a)uci.edu<mailto:feldmanm@uci.edu> Faculty Position in Planning, Policy and Design: Assistant Professor of Public Policy The Department of Planning, Policy and Design <http://ppd.soceco.uci.edu/> at the University of California, Irvine invites applications from exceptional scholars for a tenure-track, assistant professor position. The successful candidate must have a strong research profile in public policy related fields and be able to teach core courses in the newly established Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree. A list of courses is available at http://mpp.web.uci.edu/node/2. Of particular interest are candidates who can teach the following core courses: Policy Processes & Institutions of Governance, Collaborative Governance & Public Management, Policy & Ethics. A Ph.D. in a policy-relevant field, including public policy, public administration, urban planning, political science, anthropology, economics, sociology, or related disciplines, is required. As the MPP is a high-profile collaboration bridging multiple campus units, there will be considerable interface with other departments, particularly in the School of Social Sciences. For full consideration, candidates should apply by October 30, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2012. Candidates should apply online at the link below and submit a cv, a statement of research, a statement of teaching interests, representative publications and arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded electronically. Please visit the following website to apply: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply For more information, please contact search committee chair, Martha S. Feldman at feldmanm(a)uci.edu<mailto:feldmanm@uci.edu>. The Department of Planning, Policy and Design lies within the multi-disciplinary School of Social Ecology and has 17 full-time faculty members. In addition to the MPP, the department also offers an undergraduate major in Urban Studies, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree and a Ph.D. in Planning, Policy and Design. UC Irvine (www.uci.edu<http://www.uci.edu>), with approximately 27,000 students, is a member of the American Association of Universities and consistently ranks among the top twelve public universities in the U.S. (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-top-pu…). The campus is located five miles from the Pacific Ocean, in the heart of the diverse and vibrant Southern California metropolis. UC Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities. UC Irvine is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity.

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