Soc-jobs-list November 2013

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by Matteson, Jessica

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing September 1, 2014. This position is subject to budgetary and Board approval. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sociology at the time of appointment, demonstrated scholarship, and a good record in undergraduate teaching. The candidates’ expertise should fall in one or more of the department’s five thematic areas of specialization (see Faculty Research Areas: http://www.socanth.sfu.ca). Preference will be given to candidates able to and interested in teaching quantitative methods and introduction to social research. Applicants will submit electronically a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (and evaluations), a resume of research interests and agenda, a sample of written work, and the names and contact details of three academic referees. All materials should be sent to: Dr. Dany Lacombe, Chair Department of Sociology and Anthropology Email: sachrsec(a)sfu.ca The deadline is 15th January 2014. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further information see the Collection Notice. http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html#main_c… Jeanne Persoon Secretary to the Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC Canada V5A 1S6 www.socanth.sfu.ca<http://www.socanth.sfu.ca> FLYER attached Link on website http://www.socanth.sfu.ca/position_opportunities

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Faculty position: Dept of Health Management & Policy at the University of Iowa

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI Hello - I am pleased to announce that the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa has begun a search for a tenure-track faculty member in health management and organization. I have attached the position announcement and ask you share this with your colleagues, particularly well-qualified post-doctoral fellows or doctoral candidates. This is an exciting time to be in Iowa. The College of Public Health recently received another full accreditation from CEPH and was rated among the nation's best colleges of public health. The Department of Health Management and Policy remains one of the nation's oldest and most respected programs with increasing student enrollment and a growing research enterprise currently consisting of $29.0 million in grants and contracts. On top of all that, we just moved into a beautiful state-of-art LEED platinum building overlooking the Iowa River. As Chair of the search committee, I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position or discuss this opportunity in further detail. Regards, [bk signature] Brian Kaskie, PhD Associate Professor Department of Health Management and Policy College of Public Health

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Mellon post-doctoral opportunity at the New School for Social Research

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI Would you please forward this description of a Mellon post-doctoral opportunity at the New School for Social Research to all eligible graduate students and recent PhDs? Thanks very much. Robin Wagner-Pacifici Chair and University in Exile Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology New School for Social Research The New School for Social Research invites applications for an interdisciplinary one-year Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship to begin July 1, 2014. The New School for Social Research is dedicated to progressive scholarship grounded in history and informed by a rich legacy of critical thought and civic engagement. The Mellon Fellow will be appointed in the Sociology department of NSSR, and will be expected to offer an undergraduate and a graduate course (one each semester), preferably with interdisciplinary reach, on a topic related to their own scholarship. In addition to teaching, the Fellow will be expected to conduct research on a proposed topic with the mentorship and (where possible) collaboration of at least one member of the NSSR faculty, and to become actively engaged in the intellectual life of the NSSR during the period of their fellowship. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to studying significant issues in the topic areas and methods that are represented in the Sociology Department at the New School for Social Research, with the rigor and spirit that characterize the school. These areas and issues include: social inequalities; culture and politics; law, rights, and citizenship; historical and comparative sociology; and cities and publics. The Mellon Fellow will have completed their PhD within the five years preceding July 1, 2014. Individuals from groups historically under-represented in higher education, and international candidates, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must apply using the New School's on-line application system at: https://careers.newschool.edu<https://careers.newschool.edu/>. Please include a cover letter and cv, and the following should be posted in the "other document" section: 1) brief descriptions of proposed undergraduate and graduate courses, 2) a concise [2-3 pages] proposal for a research project to be undertaken during the term of the Fellowship 3) indication of at least one but no more than three potential faculty collaborators who have expertise relevant to your proposed research project, 4) a graduate school transcript, 5) a writing sample, and 6) the names of three references. The deadline for applications is November 18th, 2013. The New School is committed to maintaining a diverse educational and creative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment. The University is engaged in a diversity initiative and we encourage individuals from groups underrepresented in U.S. higher education to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status.

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Abt Associates position for new PhDs: Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse Policy Issues

by Matteson, Jessica

NOTE: This job was posted in AUGUST, but I have learned that they are still looking for candidates. Best, Jessica Senior Analyst / Criminal Justice Job ID 2013-8221 Location US-MD-Bethesda Category US Health Division/Department US Health More information about this job: Organization Overview: The US Health Division has helped shape healthcare policies that have benefited millions of Americans, while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of many government programs. Federal government agencies, such as the Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Institute of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call on us to help launch and evaluate their key programs. The criminal justice practice is housed within Abt's US Health Division, which affords opportunities to undertake cross-disciplinary research projects, especially with staff having expertise in health care, public health, and behavioral health care. Minimum Qualifications: BA with 6 - 8 years of experience OR MA/MBA with (3) years of experience OR PhD (Entry Level) OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Responsibilities: 1. Apply general and specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and business operations in the field(s) of specialization. Using independent judgement and discretion apply standard and non-standard quantitative and/or qualitative methods and techniques. 2. Draft and manage the implementation of procedures for data collection, manipulation and analysis during all project phases. May participate in the establishment of new or revised systems, policies or methods. 3. Exercise initiative to resolve complex non-routine matters. Implement and manage project schedules, plans, goals and budgets under the indirect supervision of more senior staff. Independently analyze issues to reconcile and resolve problems. Apply knowledge and experience of general operations, systems, and project procedures. 4. May assume a role in proposal efforts by preparing drafts of sections. 5. Establish an industry presence as a subject-matter expert by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or by presenting at annual conferences and meetings. 6. Identify and recruit substantive peers and actively participate in the development of less senior staff. 7. Review project reports and findings. Review applications, data sets and models for anomalies to ensure accuracy. 8. The job will require periodic travel and the ability to interview criminal justice officials. Skills Prerequisites: The candidate must have advanced training in social sciences with an interest in policy issues associated with criminal justice and substance abuse. Recent PhD's are preferred but candidates with MA degrees will be considered. Strong writing skills are a must. From: Tom Rich [mailto:Tom_Rich@abtassoc.com] Mary, Here's a link to the position for new PhDs interested in criminal justice: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/8221/senior-analyst---criminal-ju… Feel free to pass along! Thanks, Tom Tom Rich | Senior Associate| Abt Associates 55 Wheeler St. | Cambridge, MA 02138 O: 617.349.2753 | F: 617.492.5219 | www.abtassociates.com<http://www.abtassociates.com> ________________________________ This message may contain privileged and confidential information intended solely for the addressee. Please do not read, disseminate or copy it unless you are the intended recipient. If this message has been received in error, we kindly ask that you notify the sender immediately by return email and delete all copies of the message from your system.

10 years, 5 months

MIT WGS lecturer for Spring 2014 - Gender, Power and Leadership

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI, from one of our recent grads! Note that they are accepting applications from ADVANCED PhD students as well as from PhD degree holders. From: Catherine Turco [mailto:cturco@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 9:23 PM To: Matteson, Jessica Subject: Fwd: FW: Looking for a WGS lecturer for Spring 2014 - Gender, Power and Leadership Jessica In case this is of interest to any post-docs or advanced grad students, please see below. Cat From: Heidy M Gonzalez Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Looking for a WGS lecturer for Spring 2014 - Gender, Power and Leadership Hello Professor Murray, I hope this email finds you well. I am the Program Manager for Women's and Gender Studies (WGS). We have an exiting opportunity to offer a new WGS course focusing on Gender, Power and Leadership this coming spring. Diana Henderson just informed us that you are leading a new entrepreneurial team at Sloan. Would you please forward this Job Advertisement to your list or to those you think may be interested? Best regards, Heidy Gonzalez *Instructor for "Topics in Women's and Gender Studies" MIT, Spring 2014* The MIT Women's and Gender Studies Program (WGS) is looking for a part-time instructor to teach an advanced WGS course on the theme of Gender, Power and Leadership during the spring semester of 2014. Possible subthemes might include (but are not limited to) topics of women in the workforce (industry, academia, business, white-, pink- and blue-collar jobs); women in STEM fields; start-up cultures; brogramming; leaky pipelines; critique of corporate environments; gender, race, class and sexual orientation in leadership and the workplace; women and unionism; negotiations; professional development; everyday workplace dynamics; mindfulness and collegiality; sexual discrimination and harassment; unconscious bias; microagressions; stereotype threat; the glass ceiling; gendered income gaps; Title IX; parental leave; work-family balance; ethics and authenticity. We welcome applications from PhDs and advanced graduate students with expertise in women's and gender studies and a strong record of teaching at the university level. We especially encourage applications from scholars with expertise in management, sociology, and other related fields. Please submit a letter of application describing both your qualifications and a draft syllabus for the course you would teach, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees by December 1st to: WGS Program Manager Heidy González, MIT Women's and Gender Studies Program, 14E-316, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139. Electronic submissions are encouraged at heidy(a)mit.edu<mailto:heidy@mit.edu>. MIT is an equal opportunity employer. Under-respresented minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. ____________________________________ Heidy M. González Program Manager MIT Program in Women's and Gender Studies 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 14E-316 Cambridge, MA 02139

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