Soc-jobs-list August 2023

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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

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Washington & Lee (Lexington, VA) tenure-track position

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI I am writing to let you know that we’re seeking to hire a quantitative sociologist for a tenure-track position at W&L. This position is under the auspices of the DeLaney Center for the Study of Southern Race Relations, Culture, and Politics, and will be based in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Shepherd Program for the Study of Poverty and Human Capability. W&L is a top-15 liberal arts college with great students. I really enjoy working with them, as well as with my excellent colleagues from across the university. Here’s a link to the position advertisement: https://apply.interfolio.com/129504<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_1…>. Application review will begin on September 15. Best wishes, Jon Jon Eastwood (he/him) Professor of Sociology Department Head, Sociology and Anthropology Assistant Professor of Sociology (2023) Washington and Lee University: Sociology and Anthropology Location Lexington VA Open Date Aug 04, 2023 Description The Washington and Lee University Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Shepherd Program for the Study of Poverty and Human Capability and the DeLaney Center invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning July 1, 2024. We welcome candidates with expertise in using quantitative and/or mixed methods to study race and inequality, with some focus on issues pertaining to the U.S. South. Candidates should be prepared to teach electives in these areas in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology as well as to contribute meaningfully to core teaching in the Shepherd Program. Other electives of interest might include courses on policy analysis, economic sociology, organizations, or stratification. Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from underrepresented minority candidates and members of other communities that are traditionally underrepresented in academia. The DeLaney Center<https://my.wlu.edu/delaney-center> is an interdisciplinary academic forum that promotes teaching and research on Southern race relations, culture and politics. The Shepherd Program<https://my.wlu.edu/the-shepherd-program> - which includes humanities, social science, science, and law faculty from across the university -- offers an interdisciplinary minor in Poverty Studies and has as its core mission understanding and addressing the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in ways that respect the dignity of every person. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology<https://www.wlu.edu/academics/areas-of-study/sociology-and-anthropology/> offers a major in Sociology and Anthropology with concentrations in either discipline. We provide robust methodological training, core courses in theory, and a wide range of electives, and in recent years have seen our graduates attend some of the top doctoral programs in the country as well as contributing in a variety of professional settings as applied sociologists. Qualifications A Ph.D. in sociology is required by the time of appointment. Application Instructions We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2023. Candidates should submit the following materials: * Letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, scholarship, and demonstrating the ability to work with a diverse student population * CV * Names and contact information for three references * Statement of teaching philosophy *(optional) Sample syllabus * (optional) Evidence of teaching effectiveness * (optional) Diversity Statement about how your scholarship, teaching, and service will contribute to our strategic priorities in diversity, equity, and inclusion at W&L All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129504. Confidential letters of recommendation and writing samples will be requested from semifinalists later in the search process. For more information, please contact Jonathan Eastwood, Department Head, Sociology and Anthropology, at eastwoodj(a)wlu.edu<mailto:eastwoodj@wlu.edu> Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now<https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/129504> Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Statement of Commitment to Diversity Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.

8 months, 1 week

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Mansueto Institute (Chicago, IL)

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI I hope you're doing well! I wanted to flag this opportunity (see below) for Harvard Sociology, in case any students are looking for an urban-focused postdoc. I had a great experience at UChicago Mansueto, even though it was primarily remote, and I'd be more than happy to discuss it with interested students. Best, Jared -- Jared N. Schachner Research Scientist USC Price School of Public Policy e. jschachn(a)usc.edu<mailto:jschachn@usc.edu> w. www.jaredschachner.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?…> ________________________________ From: Elaine Meyer <ermeyer(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:ermeyer@uchicago.edu>> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:22 AM To: Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation <miurban(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:miurban@uchicago.edu>> Cc: Christopher Berry <crberry(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:crberry@uchicago.edu>>; Brian Wilson <bcwilson(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:bcwilson@uchicago.edu>> Subject: Postdoctoral Fellowship - Mansueto Institute Dear past and present Mansueto Institute Fellows, Hope you all are well and having a good summer! Please help us share this opportunity to anyone in your network who may be interested. And if you have any updates, please feel free to share - always great to hear what you're up to. All the best, Elaine Postdoctoral Fellowship, Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miurban.uchicago.edu/opportunities/mansu…> The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miurban.uchicago.edu/opportunities/mansu…> appointments for the 2024-25 academic year. We welcome individuals from a variety of disciplines and perspectives who are interested in building a scholarly understanding of cities. Fellowships at the Mansueto Institute provide exceptional emergent scholars with a unique nurturing environment that includes advanced technical training, a platform for interdisciplinary research, mentoring by senior faculty, and a community of people studying and working on issues impacting cities from a diversity of areas and perspectives. Fellows come to us with a variety of backgrounds, including traditional social science disciplines such as economics, political science, and sociology, as well as allied disciplines such as public policy, urban planning, and data science. Application review will begin December 15. Learn more & apply<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miurban.uchicago.edu/opportunities/mansu…> [A picture containing text Description automatically generated]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/miurbanchicago__;!!LIr3w8kk_…> Share on Twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/miurbanchicago/status/169145…> [A picture containing night sky Description automatically generated]Share on LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:acti…> All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University's Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversit…>. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discriminatio…>. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:equalopportunity@uchicago.edu> with their request. -- Elaine Meyer | Content Specialist | Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation | University of Chicago | 1155 E. 60th Street | Chicago IL 60637 | ermeyer(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:ermeyer@uchicago.edu> | 773-834-3995 o | 847-404-9816 c [signature_920351842]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miurban.uchicago.edu/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!u…> [A picture containing text Description automatically generated]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/miurbanchicago__;!!LIr3w8kk_…> [Shape Description automatically generated with low confidence] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/miurbanchicago/__;!!LI…> [Icon Description automatically generated] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/miurbanchicago__;!!LIr3…> [A picture containing night sky Description automatically generated] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/elainermeyer/__;!!LI…> @miurbanchicago Subscribe to our newsletter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/miurban.uchicago.edu/contact-us/email-su…>.

8 months, 1 week

Social Science Research Methods instructor position at Brandeis

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI I write to let you know that Brandeis University has an opportunity for an adjunct faculty member or advanced graduate student who would like to teach a two-semester sequence of Social Science Research Methods starting this Fall. The course is designed exclusively for a small cohort of students in the MKTYP program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.brandeis.edu_acade…>. Please review the position description<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__brandeis.wd5.myworkday…> and share with others who may be interested in applying. Best regards, Lori I. Tenser (she/hers) Dean of Academic Support and Advising Brandeis University Academic Services<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.brandeis.edu_acade…> (781) 736-3470 | tenser(a)brandeis.edu<mailto:tenser@brandeis.edu> 415 South Street, MS 001, Waltham, MA 02453 [Image removed by sender.]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__brandeis.edu_75&d=DwMFa…> Celebrate Brandeis at 75 this October 13-15.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.brandeis.edu_75_&d…>

8 months, 2 weeks

3 Sociology Assistant Professor Searches -The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI Hi everyone, Our job ads have been posted to the ASA Job Bank. Please help spread the word! Kristi [cid:image001.png@01D9D41A.A18CAE90] Kristi Williams, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Sociology 238A Townshend Hall, 1885 Neil Avenue Mall Columbus, OH 43210 614.688.3207 Office williams.2339(a)osu.edu<mailto:williams.2339@osu.edu> ________________________________

8 months, 2 weeks

Two University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sociology tenure-track faculty searches

by Matteson, Jessica M.

For those on the job market, there are two positions open at my alma mater, UIUC. Two Harvard Sociology alums, Eunmi Mun and Jiwook Jung, work at the School of Labor and Employment Relations at UIUC. - Jessica I hope this note finds you well. The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinois.edu_&d=DwMFAg…> has dedicated resources in support of the growth of our department<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sociology.illinois.edu…>. In the last year we have hired three new faculty members. This year we are conducting two faculty searches for tenure track, Assistant Professors of Sociology in the areas of Computational Social Sciences<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/ho…> and Race and Ethnicity<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinois.csod.com_ux_a…>. We are optimistic that we will have additional hires in other areas in the near future. We are excited about fast becoming an energized and vibrant intellectual community. Please share these materials with your graduate students and colleagues. Cordially, Reuben --- Author of Urban Nightlife: Entertaining Race, Class, and Culture in Public Space https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Nightlife-Entertaining-Culture-Public/dp/08135… Reuben A. Buford May, Ph.D. Professor and Head Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar Department of Sociology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3120 Lincoln Hall 702 S. Wright St. Urbana, IL 61801 1-217- 300-6960

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