Soc-jobs-list October 2012

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FW: Three tenure track assistant professor positions Louisiana State University Department of Sociology

by SOCINF07

FYI From: Kara D Samson [mailto:ksamso4@lsu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 3:40 PM Cc: Edward S Shihadeh Subject: Three open positions - Department of Sociology at the Louisiana State University The Department of Sociology at the Louisiana State University invites applications for THREE tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning August 2013. The positions are 50% teaching courses in sociology and 50% research; candidates should show promise of developing a strong record of publications; potential for research funding is also desirable. Specializations in crime/law/deviance, the sociology of health/health disparities, and/or race/ethnicity in order to enhance departmental strengths. Priority will be given to applicants who can also teach classical theory and/or advanced quantitative methodology A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address, sent directly to Professor Edward S. Shihadeh, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Questions about the positions can be directed to Edward S. Shihadeh, Chair of the Search Committee at edsoc(a)lsu.edu For more information about the department please see www.lsu.edu/sociology. For more detail about the openings, please log on to: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp ?time=1350933454546 Thanks in advance, Kara D Samson Admin Coordinator Department of Sociology 126 Stubbs Hall Louisiana State University Phone: 225-578-5101 Fax: 225-578-5102 <mailto:ksamso4@lsu.edu> ksamso4(a)lsu.edu

11 years, 6 months

Membership to Soc-jobs-list

by Matteson, Jessica

Hi, again. Just checking back one last time to make sure that everyone who is on this mailing list and receiving messages would like to stay on the list. If you would like to be removed, please let me know. Best, Jessica *** Hi, all. It's time for me to prune the membership list for the soc-jobs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:soc-jobs-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu> list serve. If you already have a job and would like to be removed from the list, please let me know. If you want to remain on the list for non-job-search reasons (for example, so that you can forward listings to your contacts), that's fine also. Just give me a heads-up so that I can note this for future reference. Best, Jessica

11 years, 6 months

unc job in public policy and normative analysis

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI! ________________________________ From: Peck, Mary Abigail Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:39 PM To: pamela_metz(a)harvard.edu; Matteson, Jessica; Wall, Thom Cc: Peck, Mary Abigail Subject: FW: unc job in public policy and normative analysis Hi Pam, Jessica, and Thom, See below job notice received by Theda Skocpol. She asked me to forward to you all for distribution to job candidates in your programs... -Abby Peck Mary Abigail Peck Staff Assistant to Prof. Theda Skocpol Harvard FAS Government Department 617-496-0966 (Skocpol office phone) ________________________________ From: Oberlander, Jonathan B [jonathan_oberlander(a)med.unc.edu] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:40 AM To: Skocpol, Theda Subject: unc job in public policy and normative analysis Hi Theda Hope you are doing well. I am writing to ask for some help: we have a new tenure track job opening at the assistant professor level here at UNC, in the Dept of Public Policy, for someone who applies normative and ethical thinking and contemporary political theory to public policy issues. I am hoping you can circulate the attached job announcement and link below to PhD students, post-docs, and faculty who will know of qualified candidates at Harvard and beyond. In particular, it would be great if you can circulate among the Harvard program in inequality and social policy. http://www.publicservicecareers.org/?pageid=616&site_id=631 All the best, Jon Jonathan Oberlander, PhD Professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

11 years, 6 months

Tenure track assistant professor position in Sociology

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI ________________________________________ My program is searching this year for an assistant professor position in Sociology at St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX). I wanted to share this announcement with you in the hope that you will pass it on to your advanced Ph.D. students who are on the academic job market and interested in a position at a small liberal arts institution that has a strong commitment to building a diverse learning environment. I attached the position advertisement below. Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for sharing this with your students. Best, Michelle -- Michelle Robertson, PhD Assistant Professor of Sociology School of Behavioral and Social Sciences St. Edward's University 3001 South Congress Avenue, CM 828 Austin, TX 78704-6489 Office: Doyle Hall 244 BSS Office: Doyle Hall 226 Phone: 512.448.8609 Fax: 512.233.1664 Assistant Professor of Sociology School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Overview The Sociology Program at St. Edward’s University is seeking qualified applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates with a commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring, strong communication skills, and collegiality. Areas of specialization are open. In line with the St. Edward’s University mission statement the campus is actively engaged in the pursuit of social justice and candidates must demonstrate an appreciation and commitment to diversity. An inclusive faculty body is highly valued as we strive to create a diverse learning environment to prepare our students for success in a global and multicultural world. Responsibilities The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary department (Sociology, Social Work, Criminology) to teach four courses per semester, advise undergraduate students, pursue faculty development efforts, and participate in the wider life of the university and community. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses (e.g., introductory sociology, social theory, social research, social statistics, and senior seminar), as well as developing courses in their area of expertise. Qualifications Ph.D. in sociology required. Strong commitment to, and potential for excellence in, undergraduate teaching is required. Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required. About St. Edward’s University Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward’s community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st century world. The Department of Sociology offers B.A. degrees in sociology and is part of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The web address for the University is http://www.stedwards.edu/academics/schools/behavioralandsocialsciences. Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November 1st, 2012. Applicants should send cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement summary (1 page), transcripts (unofficial at this stage – or a list of courses in which you enrolled in graduate school), list of three references, electronically to Carmen Saegert at carmens(a)stedwards.edu. St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S. citizens and documented workers. Posted: 09/06/2012 Available: August 2013

11 years, 6 months

Adams State University Tenure-Track Asst. Professor position starting Fall 2013

by SOCINF07

FYI -----Original Message----- From: Eileen Tilton [mailto:etilton@adams.edu] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 4:39 PM Cc: soc(a)gwu.edu; klou(a)uga.edu; socdcr(a)langate.gsu.edu; sociology(a)wjh.harvard.edu; socdept(a)hawaii.edu; socmls(a)hofstra.edu; sgrigorian(a)uh.edu; htjames(a)howard.edu; anthsoc(a)humboldt.edu; gradsoc(a)uic.edu; jwoolsey(a)illinois.edu; sociologyanthropology(a)ilstu.edu; platters(a)indiana.edu; morganm(a)ipfw.edu; sociolog(a)iupui.edu; als-phd(a)iup.edu; sociology(a)uiowa.edu; sociology(a)iastate.edu Subject: Job Opportunity - Please Post To Whom it May Concern: Attached is a tenure-track position for Fall 2013 with Adams State University. Please post in the appropriate areas. Thank You, Eileen Tilton Administrative Assistant II History/Government/Philosophy Psychology/Sociology/Languages 208 Edgemont Blvd, Suite 3110 Alamosa, CO 81101 Phone: 719-587-7771 Fax: 719-587-7176 <mailto:etilton@adams.edu> etilton(a)adams.edu Description: Description: ASU-logo Adams State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin Fall Semester, 2013 (August 19, 2013). While a PhD in Sociology is preferred, consideration will be given to advanced ABDs. The department seeks a broadly trained sociologist with strong focus on teaching and who shares our dedication to excellence in the classroom. Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a primary interest and teaching experience in criminology. Courses to be taught include criminology, criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, corrections, and social deviance. The teaching load is four courses per semester (12 credit hours). The salary is $42,000 to $45,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a detailed letter of application addressing their teaching interests/experience as well as their professional interests and goals. Applicants should also indicate how teaching at a small, Hispanic Serving Institution with a sizeable population of first generation university students set in a rural environment aligns with their teaching interests/ experience and professional goals. In addition to the letter of application, please submit a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (copies accepted), evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and student evaluations, if available), and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of four references. Electronic submissions are encouraged and can be sent to etilton(a)adams.edu; paper submissions can be sent to Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Suite 3100, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO 81101. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Located in the expansive San Luis Valley, Adams State is a state-supported, primarily undergraduate institution in rural, south central Colorado. The university is 2 ½ hours north of Santa Fe and a little more than an hour from Taos, New Mexico. The San Luis Valley is also home to the Sand Dunes National Park and a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider. Additional information about the university may be found at http://www.adams.edu. ASU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.

11 years, 6 months

Spring 2013 Instructor Position at Clark University

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI ________________________________ We often have part-time positions in the Sociology Department that are filled by PhD students in the Boston area. Do you have students you can recommend to teach a course for us next semester? Our preferences are in the areas of urban, race and ethnicity, education or gender. Attached please find a job description. Shelly Shelly Tenenbaum, PhD Chair, Department of Sociology Director, Holocaust and Genocide Studies Undergraduate Program Department of Sociology Clark University 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 508-793-7241 The Sociology Department at Clark University (Worcester, MA) is looking to hire a part-time instructor to teach a course next semester. Our preferences are in the areas of urban, race and ethnicity, education, or gender. We are committed to mentoring our part-time faculty and can offer flexibility in terms of scheduling. We anticipate additional adjunct opportunities in the coming academic year to replace faculty members who will be on sabbatical leave. Advanced graduate students are encouraged to apply. For more information or to submit application materials for spring 2013, please contact Professor Shelly Tenenbaum, the department chair, at stenenbaum(a)clarku.edu<mailto:stenenbaum@clarku.edu> by October 15, 2012.

11 years, 6 months

Teaching positions in the Harvard College Writing Program

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI! The Harvard College Writing Program has several open preceptor positions for the spring term. We often hire new Ph.D.s or graduate students who are close to finishing their doctoral degrees. Would you mind distributing the position posting link below to graduate students in your department? http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4338 With thanks, Jim ************************************* James Herron, Ph.D. Director of the Harvard Writing Project Harvard University 8 Prescott Street Cambridge, MA 02138 t 617.495.5785 f 617.495.3728 http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu/

11 years, 6 months

Membership to Soc-jobs-list

by Matteson, Jessica

Hi, all. It's time for me to prune the membership list for the soc-jobs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:soc-jobs-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu> list serve. If you already have a job and would like to be removed from the list, please let me know. If you want to remain on the list for non-job-search reasons (for example, so that you can forward listings to your contacts), that's fine also. Just give me a heads-up so that I can note this for future reference. Best, Jessica

11 years, 7 months

Two Spring 2013 Sociology Lecturers Needed at Tufts University, applications accepted now

by SOCINF07

FYI From: LiBassi, John [mailto:John.LiBassi@tufts.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 3:57 PM To: sociology(a)bc.edu; socinfo(a)bu.edu; hanley(a)brandeis.edu; Sociology(a)brown.edu; Sociology Information; duspinfo(a)mit.edu; sociology(a)neu.edu Cc: Ostrander, Susan A.; Kean, Joan K. Subject: Lecturer Positions at Tufts Spring 2013 term SPRING 2013 INSTRUCTORS NEEDED TO TEACH TWO COURSES IN SOCIOLOGY AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY, BOSTON-AREA, MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS - 1) Wealth, Poverty and Inequality - Meets Mon. Wed. 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. 2) Media and Society - Meets Mon. Wed. 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. PhD preferred, ABD required. Teaching experience required. Send cover letter indicating which course(s) you are applying to teach, CV, statement of qualifications, and names of at least two references to susan.ostrander(a)tufts.edu as soon as possible with copy to joan.kean(a)tufts.edu. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Please circulate the attached flyer as appropriate. Thank you for your consideration. John LiBassi Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Tufts University 102B Eaton Hall 5 The Green Medford, MA 02155 617.627.3561 Instructors needed to teach two courses in Sociology at Tufts University, Boston Area, Medford, Massachusetts.Company Nae 1) Wealth, Poverty and Inequality - Meets Mon. Wed. 4:30 - 5:45 p.m 2) Media and Society - Meets Mon. Wed. 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. PhD preferred, ABD required. Teaching experience required. Send cover letter indicating which course(s) you are applying to teach, CV, statement of qualifications, and names of at least two references to <mailto:susan.ostrander@tufts.edu> susan.ostrander(a)tufts.edu as soon as possible with copy to <mailto:joan.kean@tufts.edu> joan.kean(a)tufts.edu. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

11 years, 7 months

FW: Tenure-Track Positions: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Criminology

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI ________________________________ From: Eric Williams [erica.williams1(a)smail.astate.edu] Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:51 PM To: Brinton, Mary; Beckfield, Jason; Matteson, Jessica Cc: dchu; MARY DONAGHY Subject: Tenure-Track Positions: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Criminology Mary Brinton Harvard University Department of Sociology William James Hall, Sixth Floor 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Dear Dr. Brinton, At Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, we are currently seeking applicants for three (3) full time tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level: one position is in sociology and the other two are in criminology/criminal justice. These positions would begin August 15, 2013 and require the applicants to obtain their Ph.D. by August 15, 2013. The applicant for the Sociology position must have a Ph. D. in Sociology and be committed to both teaching and research in sociology of families; secondary areas of interest are open. The applicants for the Criminology positions must have a Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a closely related field; other areas of interest are open. We would appreciate your posting the attached announcement of these positions. As the announcement indicates, applications must be submitted electronically; detailed information is available at https://jobs.astate.edu<https://jobs.astate.edu/>. Feel free to have interested doctoral students contact the Search Committee Co-chairs at either Mary Donaghy (mdonaghy(a)astate.edu<mailto:mdonaghy@astate.edu>) or Doris Chu (dchu(a)astate.edu<mailto:dchu@astate.edu>). We will begin screening for the Sociology position on October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled; screening for the Criminology positions will begin on December 1, 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Sincerely yours, Mary Donaghy, Ph.D. Doris Chu, Ph.D.

11 years, 7 months

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