Soc-jobs-list April 2013

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U of Arizona postdoc opportunity for youth, new media and protest

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI! From: Earl, Jennifer Suzanne - (jenniferearl) [mailto:jenniferearl@email.arizona.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:56 AM To: Earl, Jennifer Suzanne - (jenniferearl) Subject: postdoc opportunity for youth, new media and protest I was hoping you would forward the postdoc job ad to your current (and if possible, recent) graduate students. If you do, would you mind shooting me a reply? I plan on following up in case this lands in some folks spam folder accidentally. Thanks, Jenn **************** Youth Activism Postdoctoral Fellowship The Youth Activism Project<http://ypp.dmlcentral.net/content/youth-activism-project-yap>, housed in the School of Sociology at the University of Arizona<http://sociology.arizona.edu/>, invites applications for a one-year, renewable postdoctoral fellowship on youth and participatory politics to begin in Fall 2013. The Youth Activism Project, directed by Dr. Jennifer Earl<http://jearl.faculty.arizona.edu/>, is part of the MacArthur Network on Participatory Politics<http://ypp.dmlcentral.net/>. It is focused on youth engagement in protest, particularly online protest and flash activism. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for working with the PI to design and implement research studies related to overall project themes, including quantitative content coding of protest websites and analysis of this coding as well as interviews and focus groups with youth about online protest. Strong candidates will have research experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods, notable experience working in Stata or R, and be productive working in teams and independently. All candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by the commencement of the fellowship and would preferably have received their Ph.D. within the past three years. The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona is one of the best sociology programs in the country, consistently ranked among the top 20 Sociology programs in the United States for the past thirty years. It boasts a lively intellectual community and has played a pivotal role in the careers of many leading sociologists. Situated in the beautiful southwest in Tucson, the University of Arizona offers excellent benefits and Tucson offers a wonderful living experience. Competitive salary will be based on experience. To apply, visit www.uacareertrack.com<http://www.uacareertrack.com> and apply for Job Number 52359. In addition to online forms, candidates must upload a letter of interest, c.v., (including the names of three references) and a research statement (see job ad for details). The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. *********************************** Jennifer Earl Professor of Sociology Social Sciences 421 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721-0027 Phone: (520) 621-3296 ***********************************

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four Oxford postdoc adverts

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI From: David Stuckler <david.stuckler(a)sociology.ox.ac.uk<mailto:david.stuckler@sociology.ox.ac.uk>> Date: April 17, 2013, 6:34:30 PM EDT To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: four Oxford postdoc adverts - please help circulate Dear friends and colleagues, As mentioned, here are the links to the four postdoctoral-researcher adverts we are currently recruiting to Oxford: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGJ094/postdoctoral-researcher-in-quantitative-so… http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGJ105/postdoctoral-researcher-in-social-epidemio… http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGJ100/postdoctoral-researcher-in-political-econo… http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGJ097/postdoctoral-researcher-in-social-epidemio… Please help us to circulate widely so as to recruit the best possible candidates to join our collective teams and strengthen our capacity to work together. Many thanks in advance for your support. We look forward to working together more closely. Best wishes, David -- David Stuckler, MPH PhD Department of Sociology Oxford University Manor Road Building Oxford, OX1 3UQ UK Phone: +44(0)7726422212 Twitter: @davidstuckler Website: http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/ds450/

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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Study of Minorities & Ethnic Relations, Uppsala, Sweden

by Matteson, Jessica

Postdoctoral Researcher specialising in the Study of Minorities and Ethnic Relations Added: 7 days ago | Expires: in 15 days At: Uppsala University<http://uppsala.academia.edu/>, The Hugo Valentin Centre<http://uppsala.academia.edu/Departments/The_Hugo_Valentin_Centre> Location: Uppsala, Sweden The Hugo Valentin Centre (HVC) is an inter-disciplinary forum at Uppsala University with research as its prime task. Research is carried out within two prioritised areas: on the one hand the Holocaust and other cases of genocide and severe crimes against human rights, and on the other hand cultural and social phenomena and process of change related to the ethnic dimension in human life. The latter field embraces the Study of Minorities and Ethnic Relations in a broader context, with focus on minority-politics, linguistic and cultural rights, migration, integration, discrimination, as well as political and social relations in a multicultural context. The research is performed within a pronounced inter-disciplinary environment that unites researchers with historical-philosophical, linguistic and social-science backgrounds. Duties: A postdoctoral researcher's primary task is research, although a certain amount of administration is involved as well as the seeking of external funds within the field of research. The appointment presupposes continuous presence at the department in accordance with prevailing collective agreements, active participation in seminars, ongoing presentations of own research, as well as a certain amount of teaching and supervision of students when the need arises. Qualifications required: To be employed as postdoctoral researcher, the applicant must possess a PhD degree or have acquired equivalent scientific expertise within a humanistic, social-science, legal or linguistic subject. The applicant must have obtained their PhD degree no more than three years prior to the expiry date of the application period, possess demonstrated pedagogical proficiency, have attended university-college pedagogical studies of at least five weeks' duration or acquired equivalent knowledge, and possess the personal qualities required to satisfactorily fulfill the position. Bases of assessment: Particular importance will be placed on the applicant's prerequisites to contribute to research within the Study of Minorities and Ethnic Relations, while their pedagogic and administrative proficiency will also be taken into consideration. A five-page description of the research that the applicant aims to carry out at HVC must be enclosed with the application, and should contain an account of how the project may contribute to the international research front within the subject. The description should also clearly state how the intended project interconnects with ongoing research at HVC and/or contributes to the renewal of current activities, as well as how the applicant intends to present the results. When appraising scientific proficiency, consideration will first be given to scientific quality. After which, significance will be given to the ability to independently plan, initiate, lead and develop research, the ability to obtain funds for research in a competitive environment, as well as demonstrated ability to interact both intra-disciplinarily and with surrounding society. The applicant's pedagogical proficiency must be well-documented so that the related quality can also be appraised. Other proficiencies: Administrative proficiency represents an important aspect of the appointment, and is demonstrated, inter alia, through the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work in an efficient and purpose-adapted way, as well as through the ability to establish and hold timeframes. Proficiency also includes overall planning of activities, the ability to initiate and manage networks, organise conferences and seminars, as well as the ability to handle resources in such a manner that they benefit current activities. Apply<http://www.academia.edu/Jobs/4331/Uppsala-University/The-Hugo-Valentin-Cent…> Don't forget to mention Academia.edu when applying http://www.academia.edu/Jobs/4331/Uppsala-University/The-Hugo-Valentin-Cent…

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Lectureship in Sociology & Demography (Univ of Cambridge)

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI Deadline: 11 April 2013 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Faculty of Human, Social and Political Sciences Department of Sociology University Lectureship in Sociology; Demography or related fields Vacancy Reference: ZZ26602 Annual salary scale: £37,382 - £47,314 The Department of Sociology and Downing College are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual to a University Lectureship in Sociology; Demography or related fields from 1 September 2013. Applications are welcome from research-active sociologists engaged in work related to demography or migration including comparative demography; family demography; population ageing; transnational migration; population science/ studies immigration / ethnic minorities etc. The person appointed will be required to have a strong publication record of international standing. Lecturers are expected to raise research grants and make a substantial contribution to the undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Department. Sociology is part of the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science (HSPS), along with the Department of Politics and International Relations, and the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. The Sociology Department has a strong research profile and the RAE2008 found that over two-thirds of our research outputs were of internationally recognised or internationally excellent quality, with significant evidence of world-leading outputs. The successful applicant will be expected to have an excellent track record in research. All our teaching staff are expected to be entered in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) assessment, and we expect to submit work of international standing for all our returned staff. As a Department, we are committed to theoretically strong, empirically oriented research, and as a small Department we cannot aim to cover the whole range of sociological research. To date, our particular specialisms have been Economic and Political Sociology; Gender, Reproduction and Family Life; Media, Culture and New Technologies; Health and Illness; and Social Theory. The Department of Sociology runs a joint undergraduate degree programme in Human, Social and Political Sciences. The first year is designed to be multidisciplinary, with students taking four papers, including a sociology paper on modern societies. In the second year, Sociology students take courses that give them a solid grounding in the theory and methods of Sociology, as well as a course on global social change. The third year offers a broad range of courses, including media, culture and society, modern Britain, advanced social theory, the political economy of capitalism, religion and politics, and medicine, body and society. Third-year teaching is research-led. Sociology can be studied by itself or with Politics or Social Anthropology. (This replaces the old PPS degree programme, with the addition of Archaeology and Anthropology into a broader, more flexible programme). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and teaching of specific areas within the new HSPS Tripos. The normal 'stint' load is about 40 lectures per year. At Cambridge, lecturers are also involved in the small group teaching (supervisions) run by the Colleges. Undergraduate supervision is a collegiate responsibility and is paid for by the colleges. The successful candidate would become a Fellow of Downing College. Details of the College can be found on the website: http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/ . The Fellowship carries with it an expectation to undertake supervisions (small group teaching) in Sociology for at least 80 hours per year. Supervisions are paid at the standard intercollegiate rate (starting at £27/hour); however, subject to teaching a minimum of 80 hours per academic year, an enhancement of 20% is paid at the end of the year. Downing College would expect the Fellow to direct studies in HSPS at some point in the future and expect Fellows will take a full part in the life of the College which includes attendance at the meetings of the Governing Body and supporting events for both senior and junior members. Benefits to Fellows include meals in College, accommodation (for Fellows who choose to be resident in College or a study for those who are not resident). Other Fellowship benefits include an annual academic expenses allowance, invitations to social events and the opportunity to join the College health and dental schemes and College gym. The Department of Sociology also has a vibrant MPhil and PhD programme, with an MPhil in Modern Societies and Global Transformations (annual intake between 20 and 25 students). There are currently about 80 students working on PhDs on a diverse range of topics in sociology. Cambridge has been recognised as an ESRC Doctoral Training Centre and a collaborative programme of social science research methods is managed by the Joint Schools Programme. Sociology faculty are making a significant contribution to this training initiative. The successful candidate will contribute to research training at both MPhil and PhD levels. Cambridge sociology has always existed within a multidisciplinary context. However, it also maintains a distinctive profile as a centre of excellence for outstanding work in social theory and empirical sociological research. Further information about both the Department and the Faculty, including details of its research and teaching programmes can be found on the websites: www.sociology.cam.ac.uk and www.hsps.cam.ac.uk. The current establishment of the Department consists of: Prof Sarah Franklin, Prof Larry King, Prof John Thompson, Prof Jacqueline Scott, Dr Patrick Baert, Dr Darin Weinberg, Dr Brendan Burchell (Head of Department), Dr Hazem Kandil, Dr Jeff Miley and Dr Peter Webb. Dr Veronique Mottier is a College Teaching Officer (Jesus College). Jeffrey Alexander is Pitt Professor, Michael Mann is Honorary Professor, Manuel Castells and Goran Therborn are Research Directors, and Richard Sennett and Saskia Saasen are Distinguished Visiting Professors. Further information about research interests and recent publications of staff and postdocs can be found on the Faculty website www.hsps.cam.ac.uk The Faculty has many active research centres and networks including the Individual and Labour Market Group, the ERC Advanced Researcher Project on Privatization and Mortality (directed by Prof King) (2011-2016). More details can be found on the Department's research website. The Department has close research links with other departments and institutions across Cambridge, including the Centre for Business Research at the Judge Institute of Management and the Cambridge Interdisciplinary Centre in the Arts, Social Sciences and the Humanities (CRASSH); for more details see: http://www.sociology.cam.ac.uk/dept/centres.html . One of the aims of this new post is to build links between the Department of Sociology and other departments in Cambridge such as the department of Geography and the Cambridge Population Studies Centre directed by Emily Grundy, Professor of Demography. Cambridge has very good support for research and teaching, with the University Library (a copyright library) as well as the Faculty's own library. The central computing services offer state-of-the art support and the Faculty has its own computing officer and computing technician. The essential qualifications for the post are:  A degree and postgraduate qualification in sociology or a related social science.  Significant expertise in demography or related fields.  A distinguished track record of published work of outstanding quality, originality and international significance.  A proven track record of winning research grant funding.  Excellent teaching and organisational skills in higher education and a track record of effective teaching and administration.  Good interpersonal and communication skills. The main duties of the post-holder will be as follows: a) Research: The successful candidate will actively pursue their own research, publishing peer reviewed articles in high-quality journals and producing books with good international publishers. He/she will be expected to raise significant levels of external research grants funding and build collaborations inside and outside Cambridge. b) Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Faculty. As well as contributing to lecturing and supervision in sociology at all levels within the undergraduate degree (and particularly to the development and teaching of the second year methods course for the new HSPS Tripos), the post-holder will also be expected to make a contribution to the MPhil in Modern Societies and Global Transformations and the research training programme for graduate students. Undergraduate supervision is a collegiate responsibility and is paid for by the colleges. c) General Contribution: The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to any other activities (e.g. examining and administration) as required within the Department and Faculty. d) Downing College: The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and direct studies (if required) for the college, as well as participate in college life more generally. The successful applicant will hold a doctorate in sociology or a related discipline, have a strong record in research productivity, and have demonstrated skills and enthusiasm for teaching. Applications should be sent to Mr Alistair Cameron (applications(a)sociology.cam.ac.uk), Faculty of Human, Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RQ to reach him by Thursday 11 April 2013. Applications should include a personal statement, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a signed and completed copy of Parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 form which may be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/chris6.doc. Applicants should also arrange for three referees to send references directly to Mr Cameron on their behalf by the same date, enclosing a completed data protection form. Candidates are asked to submit four pieces of work they would expect to submit to REF2014 that the Appointments Committee will read, sending electronic copies to Mr Cameron or providing web links. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to come to Cambridge for interview that will take place on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 May 2013. Research presentations will be scheduled for the afternoon of the first day and an interview with the Appointments Committee on the morning of the second. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of April 2013. The University Lecturer scale is currently: £37,382 - £47,314 pa. Further information about working at Cambridge can be found under Cambridge Life on www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Brendan Burchell, Head of Department at bb101(a)cam.ac.uk, telephone +44 1223 332148.

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FW: ASA Job Bank: New Position of Interest

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI From: Population Section Announcement Listserv [mailto:POPULATION-ANNOUNCE@LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG] On Behalf Of jobbank(a)ASANET.ORG Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:07 PM To: POPULATION-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG Subject: ASA Job Bank: New Position of Interest The following new job listing has been posted in the ASA Job Bank and may be of interest to section members: Job ID: 9256 Institution: Indiana University-PurdueUniv. Department: Dept of Sociology Title: Visiting Instructor of Sociology Position/Rank: Academic Positions - Instructor Areas/Special Programs: Open For additional information on this position (including how to apply), visit the ASA Job Bank at http://jobbank.asanet.org.<http://jobbank.asanet.org>

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