Soc-jobs-list December 2019

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by Matteson, Jessica M.

Hi, all! I'm just doing a little clean-up and wanted to make sure that everyone on this lists wants to stay on this list. For the various options (subscribe/unsubscribe), please go to https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/soc-jobs-list Best, Jessica

1 month, 4 weeks

Program Officer at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI __ Grafstein Family Professor of Sociology Harvard University 33 Kirkland St Cambridge, MA 02138 Someone To Talk To: How networks matter in practice https://scholar.harvard.edu/mariosmall * Please note that I do not expect a reply on weekends or evenings ________________________________ From: Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics <ethics(a)harvard.edu<mailto:ethics@harvard.edu>> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:38 AM To: Small, Mario Luis <mario_small(a)harvard.edu<mailto:mario_small@harvard.edu>> Subject: Job Opportunity: Program Officer at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a89a84a3-8ac7-4e1d-a2be-ec66d1759c82&a=1114362…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/7b8f0357301/e0819158-828c-44b2-b669-fc015…] Hi all, We are circulating this on behalf of our friends at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, who are hiring a Program Officer. Please share widely with your networks and anyone you know who would be interested! Thanks! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Program Officer for American Institutions, Society, and the Public Good | American Academy of Arts & Sciences Dec 9, 2019 | Cambridge, MA The Program Officer is responsible for research and writing, project management, policy development and analysis, meeting organization, and administrative functions related to the Academy's work in the program area of American Institutions, Society and the Public Good. Using a cross-disciplinary approach, the Program Officer will collaborate with Academy members, policy experts, and staff. * Collaborate with staff, Academy members, project members, and partner organizations to organize and facilitate meetings, to implement outreach and communications plans, and to write reports as part of the final phase of the multi-year Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship. * Work with the Program Director to explore and develop future initiatives and areas of research for the program area. * Draft and/or edit materials for internal use and for external publication including background research reports, drafts and final reports, proceedings, occasional papers, and articles for Academy publications. * Identify and gather research materials for commissions and meetings; facilitate the flow of information among committee/panel members, staff, consultants, and other applicable parties. * Lead quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization as needed. * Assemble committees and working groups and provide guidance and support in the conduct of their work. * Manage workshops, meetings, and/or conferences including developing agendas, inviting presenters and participants, overseeing meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and preparing written summaries. * Write grant proposals and assist in fundraising. * Maintain current relationships and develop a network of new partners and potential new funders for the program area. * Help expand the profile of the Academy and its audiences within the academic, policy, and professional communities. * Assist with executive briefings, presidential remarks, and speeches. * Represent the program areas at various convenings as requested. * May supervise permanent or temporary Academy staff in tasks related to their project, and encourage staff development. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * A Ph.D., Ed.D., or other relevant degree in the social sciences or public policy, with experience in data collection and analysis plus two years of relevant project administration and professional work; or an M.A. or MPA in a relevant field with at least five years of substantive professional work experience. * Strong skills in academic research, data collection and analysis, and ability to translate collected data clearly to diverse audiences. * Expertise in the study or practice of American politics, society, and/or public policy. * Ability to foster an inclusive team environment and leverage diverse perspectives of committee members and internal staff. * Knowledge of current policy issues and scholarship in the program area with the ability to work across multiple disciplines. * Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to synthesize, summarize, and present research findings and recommendations for a variety of audiences. * Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a wide variety of internal and external groups including funders, academic, policy, and research institutions, and other potential partners. * Successful grant writing experience and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources. * Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. * Experience managing complex projects on tight deadlines. * Ability to creatively problem-solve and be flexible in a changing work environment. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word); SPSS, R or similar statistical software; and social media tools. Experience with data visualization (i.e. Tableau) preferred. * Occasional travel may be required. PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION Apply now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Compensation $90- $100K salary, commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package including time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan, parental leave, and more. Contact Information Susan Chudd, Manager of Human Resources and Organizational Development, staffing(a)amacad.org<mailto:staffing@amacad.org> Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics | Harvard University, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Suite 520N, Cambridge, MA 02138 Unsubscribe mariosmall(a)fas.harvard.edu<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> Update Profile<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__visitor.constantcontac…> | About Constant Contact<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.constantcontact.com…> Sent by ethics(a)harvard.edu<mailto:ethics@harvard.edu>

4 years, 4 months

Course Assistant for a Tufts University class on Epidemics

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI From: soc-gs-list-bounces(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu <soc-gs-list-bounces(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> On Behalf Of Jason Beckfield Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 2:39 PM To: Sociology Gs <soc-gs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu> Subject: [Soc-gs-list] Fwd: Requesting a Course Assistant for a Tufts University class on Epidemics An opportunity... ** Dear Sociology colleagues: Requesting a Course Assistant for: EPIDEMICS: PLAGUES, PEOPLES AND POLITICS (from the Plague of Athens to Ebola / Zika / next epidemic) a cross-listed course in Sociology and Community Health at Tufts University for: Spring Semester 2020 Class meets on Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., January 15 to April 27 (last class) / May 11 (grades due) Candidates should have a background in any of the following: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science and/or a health-related field. Responsibilities include attending lectures, some course preparation, assisting student teams with research projects at weekly sessions at mutually convenient times, evaluating student work/grading, and holding office hours. Interested candidates should send: a c.v. with evidence of teaching experience and the name of one reference to: Taylor/TA search 111B Eaton Hall Sociology Department Tufts University Medford MA 02155 or email as attachments to: rtaylor(a)tufts.edu<mailto:rtaylor@tufts.edu> Thank you, Kathy Katherine H. Blake, Staff Assistant Department of Sociology | Center for Interdisciplinary Studies | Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program as.tufts.edu/sociology/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__as.tufts.edu_sociology_…> as.tufts.edu/cis/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__as.tufts.edu_cis_&d=DwM…> as.tufts.edu/wgss/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__as.tufts.edu_wgss_&d=Dw…> Tufts University Eaton Hall 102B, 5 The Green, Medford, MA 02155 617.627.3561

4 years, 4 months

FW: Sociology Full Time Instructor Position, CU Boulder

by Killewald, Alexandra Achen

FYI From: Population Section Announcement Listserv <POPULATION-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG> On Behalf Of Lori Mae Hunter Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 2:46 PM To: POPULATION-ANNOUNCE(a)LISTSERV.ASANET.ORG Subject: Sociology Full Time Instructor Position, CU Boulder Full-Time Instructor Department of Sociology University of Colorado Boulder Application deadline: February 13, 2020 The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a position as Instructor of Sociology in collaboration with the Division of Continuing Education. The appointment will initially be for three years, with the possibility of three-year reappointments thereafter. This is a full-time, 9-month position that will consist of six courses per academic year (three per semester) and accompanying administrative and service duties. Of the six courses, two will be online (one per semester) and one of these will be Research Design. Additional compensation is available in summer months for teaching and supervisory duties. Candidates will preferably have a background in online education and/or pedagogy and be able to cover a wide array of courses. Additional detail available in attached flyer. _________________________________________________________ Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology Director, CU Population Center Institute of Behavioral Science | University of Colorado Boulder Campus Box 483 |IBS Office 483 | Boulder, CO 80309| P (IBS): 303.492.5850 | P (SOC): 303.735.8661 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the POPULATION-ANNOUNCE list, click the following link: https://listserv.asanet.org/scripts/wa-asanet.exe?SUBED1=POPULATION-ANNOUNC…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__listserv.asanet.org_sc…>

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Faculty Positions in the Harvard College Writing Program

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI The Harvard College Writing Program has several open faculty positions for the 2020-21 academic year. The application deadline is January 6, 2020. Please note that these are full-time, regular (non-tenure track) faculty positions with multi-year contracts. We are particularly interested in candidates trained in the social and natural sciences. Sincerely, Alex Gaydos, on behalf of James Herron ************************************* James Herron, Ph.D. Director of the Harvard Writing Project Harvard University One Bow Street, Suite 250 Cambridge, MA 02138 t 617.495.5785 f 617.495.3728 http://writingproject.fas.harvard.edu/ PRECEPTOR IN EXPOSITORY WRITING The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University has several openings for preceptorship positions for the 2020-21 academic year beginning on July 1, 2020, to teach the Program's two-semester sequence of elective introductory courses for underprepared writers. Each preceptor teaches one or two sections per semester of ten students per section, including significant one-on-one conference time with students. Because course enrollments fluctuate, preceptors may be asked occasionally to teach Expos 20, with section sizes of 15 students. Preceptors are eligible for multi-year contracts. Salary and benefits are competitive. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in fields that are taught at Harvard College, including fields in the sciences and social sciences, or to candidates with MFAs; who have experience teaching fundamental analytical reading and writing skills and sentence skills at the first-year college level; who demonstrate a lively interest in issues of writing pedagogy and an innovative approach to the teaching of communication skills (for example, engaged scholarship/community engagement projects, design studio model, the use of multimedia, digital learning, or innovative capstone projects); and who enjoy collaborating with colleagues on assignment design and program development. For information on the application process and requirements, please click on the Writing Program's dedicated page: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9380 Applications are due January 6, 2020. Only applications submitted online to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9380 will be accepted. You can learn more about the Program at http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

4 years, 4 months

GAO Summer 2020 Internship - Applications Now Open

by Matteson, Jessica M.

>From Christy Ley! From: Ley, Christy <LeyC(a)gao.gov> Sent: Friday, November 29, 2019 3:20 PM Greetings Jessica and Laura, I hope you've both been doing well and had a nice Thanksgiving! I am writing about an opportunity of potential interest to Sociology undergraduate and graduate students. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has now opened applications for a Summer 2020 paid internship (with separate pay bands based on education and experience). The internship provides a rich experience for career development in itself, and is also an excellent option for those potentially interested in pursuing full-time careers at GAO. Indeed, it is the best path for doing so, as interns are eligible to receive a full-time conversion offer, pending performance-based referral and position availability. I'd greatly appreciate it if you would be willing to send the announcement below to the undergraduate and graduate listservs (along with the attached handouts on the internship program and tips for applicants, which candidates may find to be useful references). Please feel free to be in touch with any questions. I'm also more than happy to speak with anyone interested in GAO opportunities. My contact information is included in the announcement below. I hope the end of the semester goes well, and that you have a wonderful holiday season ahead! Many thanks and regards, Christy Christy Ley, PhD Management Analyst | Chief Administrative Office U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) T: (202) 512-4906 | E: LeyC(a)gao.gov<mailto:LeyC@gao.gov> APPLY NOW for a Summer 2020 Paid Internship at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), ranked one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government - *Application Links Below*-If interested, APPLY SOON-Application closes with upcoming deadline or once application cap is reached. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that advises Congress about ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable and responsive. Returning more than a hundred dollars in savings for every dollar of their budget, the GAO-often called "the congressional watchdog"-supports oversight of taxpayer dollars by: auditing federal spending, investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities, reporting on agency program and policy effectiveness, analyzing policy and outlining options for Congress, and issuing legal decisions and opinions. GAO consistently ranks among the best places to work in the federal government and hires people from a broad range of academic disciplines including public and business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, liberal arts, law, social and natural sciences, statistics, and engineering. The GAO headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. and we have offices in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX: Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Norfolk, VA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA. Look here to see current openings: https://www.gao.gov/about/careers/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gao.gov_about_care…>. A short video about GAO and how it is making news is available here: working for GAO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-…>. Connect with us across social media: Facebook<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_usgao…>, Twitter<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_usgao&d=Dw…>, LinkedIn<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_compa…> Check out our blog and podcast: GAO blog<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__blog.gao.gov_&d=DwMFAg…>, GAO podcast<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gao.gov_podcast_wa…> *Apply via the USA Jobs postings linked below for a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Summer 2020 Internship* GAO Analyst Student Intern (Student Trainee) GS-04: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553007300<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob…> GS-07-09: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553005800<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob…> For general questions about GAO career opportunities or applying to the internship, please feel free to reach out to Christy Ley (LeyC(a)gao.gov<mailto:LeyC@gao.gov>), Harvard alumnus (PhD '18). For specific questions on your application, please contact GAO's Recruiting Office (GAORecruitment(a)gao.gov<mailto:GAORecruitment@gao.gov>).

4 years, 5 months

FW: 2 Year Visiting Professor

by Killewald, Alexandra Achen

FYI. From: Rosanna Hertz <rhertz(a)wellesley.edu> Sent: Monday, December 2, 2019 11:38 AM To: Killewald, Alexandra Achen <killewald(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: 2 Year Visiting Professor Hi, The Women’s and Gender Studies Department has an opening for a two-year position as Visiting Lecturer. We are seeking a feminist scholor whose research and teaching are in global/transnational and/or indigenous studies, who can offer courses in the areas of social change, social movements, environmental studies, or history. The department focuses on an intersectional approach to Women’s and Gender Studies. The course load is 5 courses. PhD preferred, ABD considered. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to teach Intro to Women’s and Gender studies. Please submit a coverletter, CV, potential course outlines, any teaching evaluations and two letters of reference. Here is the job posting for the application and to upload materials http://career.wellesley.edu/postings/2865<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__career.wellesley.edu_po…> Deadline for application acceptance: January 31, 2020 or until the position is filled. Rosanna Hertz Class of 1919 50th Reunion Professor of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies Departments of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies, Chair of WGST Wellesley College 106 Central Street<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__maps.google.com_-3Fq-3…> Wellesley, MA 02481<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__maps.google.com_-3Fq-3…> Tel: (781) 283-2538 pronouns: she/her/hers Random Families: Genetic Strangers, Sperm Donor Siblings, and the Creation of New Kin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_Random-…> and Single by Chance, Mothers by Choice: How Women are Choosing Parenthood without Marriage and Creating the New American Family<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_Single-…>

4 years, 5 months

Fwd: [Soc-gs-list] Fwd: Position at SJSU

by Matteson, Jessica M.

From: Jason Beckfield Sent: Monday, December 2, 1:47 PM Subject: [Soc-gs-list] Fwd: Position at SJSU To: Sociology Gs An opportunity... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Carlos Garcia <carlos.e.garcia(a)sjsu.edu<mailto:carlos.e.garcia@sjsu.edu>> Date: Mon, Dec 2, 2019, 11:00 AM Subject: Position at SJSU To: Beckfield, Jason <jwb(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jwb@fas.harvard.edu>> Dear Dr. Beckfield, The Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Department at San Jose State University is currently recruiting for an Assistant Professor with specialties in research methods and the sociology of sport. I am hoping that you will be able to share the attached job listing with anyone you think might be interested. Should any questions arise I would be happy to help clarify either by email or phone. I appreciate any assistance you might be able to provide. Sincerely, Carlos E. Garcia -- Carlos E. Garcia Chair and Professor of Sociology Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0122 408-924-5804 (phone) carlos.e.garcia(a)sjsu.edu<mailto:carlos.e.garcia@sjsu.edu>

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