FYI
From: Edelmira Figueroa [mailto:edelmira.figueroa@sjsu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:56 AM
To: Edelmira Figueroa
Subject: Reminder: Position Announcement - Assistant Professor Ends on
December 3
Job Opening ID (JOID): 22444
Department of Sociology
College of Social Sciences, San José State University
Rank: Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
We seek to hire a faculty member whose specialization is in the area of
Quantitative Research Methods and Social Statistics with expertise in social
inequalities (race and class), sociology of education, or social justice
education. Experience with research approaches in an applied setting
(program evaluation, community development, participatory action, and
mixed-method research) desirable. Experience teaching to diverse students;
applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals
of a multicultural student population through training, teaching, and other
comparable experience. Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline at the time
of hiring.
Responsibilities:
Teaching and research in undergraduate research methods, social statistics,
and graduate methods and statistics, in addition to area of expertise; four
course per semester teaching load. Candidate must address the needs of a
diverse student population in terms of age, cultural background, ethnicity,
primary language and academic preparation, demonstrated through course
materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 19, 2013
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to
work in the United States.
Application Procedures:
For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least
three original letters of reference with contact information by December 3,
2012 to:
Chair, Search Committee,
Please include Job Opening ID
Department of Sociology
(JOID) on all correspondence.
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0122
San José State University is Californias oldest institution of public
higher learning. The campus is located at the southern end of San Francisco
Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 945,942), hub of the world-famous Silicon
Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of
Californias most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions
are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José
State University enrolls approximately 29,000 students, a significant
percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is
committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines,
students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender
perspectives.
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to the
core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual. This
policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as
University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and
Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State
Universitys annual safety report by contacting the University Police
Department at (408) 924-2222 <tel:%28408%29%20924-2222> or by visiting
<http://www.sjsupd.com/asr/index.html> or
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Faculty Affairs website:
http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/Unit_3/Tenure_Track/Employment/index.htm
FYI
From: European Career Fair [mailto:press.announce@euroclub.mit.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:27 PM
To: Sociology Information
Subject: Register for the 17th European Career Fair @ MIT by December 15,
2012
Hello from the ECF 2013 Team,
On behalf of the European Club at MIT, we would like to welcome you to the
17th European Career Fair that will take place on February 23rd to February
25th, 2013 at the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We would be
grateful if you would make the following information available to your
students, post docs, members, subscribers and other interested parties.
Regards,
ECF Press Team 2013
ecf-press(a)euroclub.mit.edu
17th EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR @ MIT
Connecting Continents, Creating Careers
WHEN: February 23-25, 2013
WHERE: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
REGISTER NOW!
Attendance is FREE for Candidates
www.euro-career.com
Want to work or study in Europe?
Looking for a full-time job, internship, or a study program?
Discover the many opportunities that companies, academic institutions and
non-profit organizations from Europe have to offer you at the 17th European
Career Fair at MIT. It is the largest career fair of its kind in the US with
more than 100 participating organizations and more than 5,000 registered
candidates.
Take this opportunity to meet face to face and stand out from the crowd! By
registering for the event, you will become part of a searchable database
where employers can view your resume and schedule interviews even before
meeting you in person at the fair.
Take a look at the fair schedule:
February 23 (Saturday)
o Exhibits and presentations by companies and academic institutions
o Opportunity to present yourself and give your resume to employers
o About 50% of all interviews are scheduled at the fair
o Networking with employers and other candidates
February 24 - 25 (Sunday & Monday)
o Interviews for selected candidates
o Career development seminars
o Networking opportunities
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TODAY AT www.euro-career.com!
The deadline for resume submission is Saturday, December 15, 2012. For
questions about registration, please email candidate(a)euroclub.mit.edu.
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FYI
From: Glover, Catherine
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 10:12 AM
To: Glover, Catherine
Subject: New: Soon Young Kim Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 20th C Korea at Korea Institute, Harvard
Dear Colleagues,
Attached is a new announcement for the Soon Young Kim Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 20th Century Korea at the Korea Institute, Harvard University for 2013-2014. Full details about the requirements and application process are found on our website at:
http://korea.fas.harvard.edu/opportunities/soon-young-kim-post-doctoral-fel…
The receipt deadline is Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Please post this announcement to your PhD students in the 20th Century Korean field via email or listserv and/or please post it up on your Department/Center bulletin board.
Please also kindly forward to any colleagues who may have interested students in applying.
With thanks,
Catherine
--
Catherine Glover
Korea Institute,
Harvard University
SOON YOUNG KIM POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN 20TH CENTURY KOREA AT THE KOREA INSTITUTE, HARVARD UNIVERSITY FOR 2013-2014
The Korea Institute at Harvard University is accepting applications for a new postdoctoral fellowship in 20th Century Korea for the 2013-14 academic year. The fellow is expected to participate actively in related activities of Harvard and the Korean Studies community, and to teach one or two undergraduate courses in the appropriate academic department. We particularly welcome course proposals on original topics with innovative teaching approaches.
The Fellowship Grant: The fellowship will cover up to a 12-month period between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014, and will carry a stipend of $40,000. The recipient will have the option to purchase health insurance from Harvard's affiliate insurance program should s/he choose. (http://hushp.harvard.edu/rates-plan-dates#Affiliate) The postdoctoral fellow will be provided an office and access to libraries and resources of Harvard University, and will be invited to participate in the academic life of the Korea Institute and appropriate academic department/s.
Responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Fellow: The fellow will be expected to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area during the appointment and to work on revising his or her dissertation for publication. The fellow will also be expected to:
1. teach or collaborate on one or two one-semester classes for undergraduates
2. give a public presentation at the Korea Colloquium or Kim Koo Forum seminar series.
Eligibility: Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree within five years of the postdoctoral appointment year (i.e. in 2008 or later). The applicant who is offered a fellowship must have fully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by July 1, 2013.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by January 2, 2013
Soon Young Kim Post-Doctoral Application details and process may be found on our website:
http://korea.fas.harvard.edu/opportunities/soon-young-kim-post-doctoral-fel…
Further inquiries should be directed to:
Catherine Glover, Fellowships Coordinator
Korea Institute, Harvard University, Rm S233 CGIS South
1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
<cglover(a)fas.harvard.edu>