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From: Dobbin, Frank <frank_dobbin(a)harvard.edu>
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:50 PM
To: Graduate Students All Cohorts (soc-gs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu) <soc-gs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu>
Cc: Matteson, Jessica M. <matteson(a)wjh.harvard.edu>; Pedulla, David <dpedulla(a)fas.harvard.edu>
Subject: FW: another postdoc
Gs,
Our former colleague Neil Gross, now at Colby, sent along the post-doc listing below. They are looking for someone with hands-on policy experience. Starting in September.
https://apply.interfolio.com/144537<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_1…>
Best,
Frank
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Bucknell University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 1, 2024. We seek a teacher-scholar with a PhD (or in the final stages of completing a PhD) in sociology. The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach courses in classical theory. In addition, the candidate must also offer introduction to sociology courses as well as a course in their own area. The teaching load will be six courses (three per semester).
To apply, please submit the following:
1. Cover Letter addressing one's area of specialization, teaching expertise and teaching philosophy.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Sample Syllabi
4. Course Evaluations
5. Other evidence of teaching proficiency (not required).
Please note that three letters of reference will be requested from each candidate (not requested at time of application, but as part of the review process).
Applications must be submitted online at: bucknell.edu/careers-bucknell<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bucknell.edu_careers-2D…>. Review of applications will begin on April 15th and continue until the position is filled.
New faculty at Bucknell University have opportunities for professional development at the department level as well as through programming offered by our Teaching and Learning Center. We seek candidates who are committed to creating a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living.
Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Elizabeth Durden (elizabeth.durden(a)bucknell.edu<mailto:elizabeth.durden@bucknell.edu>), Chair of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology.
Marya T. Mtshali, Ph.D. (she/her)
Assistant Professor
C. Graydon and Mary E. Rogers Faculty Fellow
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Bucknell University
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Job ID:
20015
Date Position is Available:
Fall 2024
Application Deadline:
4/30/2024
Listing Active:
4/2/2024 to 5/2/2024
Company:
University of California, Merced
Department:
Department of Sociology
Region:
West
Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar - Higher Education Race and the Economy (HERE) Lab
Job Position/Rank:
Fellowships/Post-docs: Post-doctoral, Fellowships/Post-docs: All
Tenure/Tenure Track:
Not Applicable
Special Program and
Areas of Faculty Expertise:
Education
Economic Sociology
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $79,999
Submission Link:
Job Description:
The Higher Education Race and the Economy (HERE) Lab<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__herelab.org_&d=DwMFaQ&…> in the Department of Sociology at the University of California-Merced is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to collaborate on projects related to the development of wealth-based financial aid solutions at the federal and state levels, using representative postsecondary restricted access data of FAFSA filers. This is a full-time, 24-month academic position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.
The Higher Education Race and the Economy (HERE) Lab was founded by Professor Laura Hamilton and Associate Professor Charlie Eaton in 2021. The Lab’s mission is to understand and address disparities in the distribution of resources and risks within higher education systems and economies. We contribute systematic empirical analyses that help inform pressing social debates and develop policy initiatives around postsecondary inequality. The HERE Lab includes a diverse team of thinkers and works collaboratively and supportively to advance equity in higher education.
Successful candidates will be expected to work in collaboration with Professor Hamilton to: (1) link relevant postsecondary and socioeconomic datasets, (2) conduct computational analyses, (3) author and issue briefs, papers, and code to disseminate results, and (4) consult and engage with relevant policy actors. Fellows will be encouraged to also develop their own research agendas and will enjoy professional development and incorporation into departmental life at UC-Merced. These are full-time, 24-month academic positions with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021.
Required Qualifications
· Ph.D. in Sociology, Education, or other related fields.
· An ability to work in Stata.
· Strong methodological and data analysis skills.
· A demonstrated the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research.
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior research on race and/or racial disparities in the US context.
· Prior research on wealth in the US context.
· Familiarity with national postsecondary education datasets.
· Willingness to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
· Experience working on team-based quantitative research.
Salary and benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience per University of California Postdoctoral union salary scales.
Materials:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vita
3) Research Statement: Two pages, single-spaced (1-inch margins)
4) List of 3 professional references with contact information including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address (reference letters will be automatically requested upon application submission)
5) 2 writing samples (publications, dissertation chapters, or policy briefs)
Please send materials and inquiries directly to Laura Hamilton at (lhamilton2(a)ucmerced.edu<mailto:lhamilton2@ucmerced.edu>) with the header “Wealth-Based Financial Aid Postdoctoral Position.” First review starts April 19th.
Employer Description:
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__policy.ucop.edu_doc_40…>).
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With 8,500 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ucmerced.edu_fast-…>), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__merced2020.ucmerced.ed…>).
Contact:
Laura Hamilton
Email:
lhamilton2(a)ucmerced.edu<mailto:lhamilton2@ucmerced.edu>
Phone:
2092016938
Website:
https://herelab.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__herelab.org_&d=DwMFaQ&…>
Does your institution's employment policy PROHIBIT discrimination in hiring or the terms of employment based on:
Age?:
Yes
National Origin?:
Yes
Race?:
Yes
Religion?:
Yes
Sex?:
Yes
Sexual Orientation?:
Yes
Gender Identity or Expression?:
Yes
Does your institution provide benefits such as health insurance to:
Spouses of Employees?:
Yes
Same-sex Domestic Partners of Employees?:
Yes
Other-sex Domestic Partners of Employees?:
Yes
NOTE:
The above information is provided by the employer. The American Sociological Association does not verify the accuracy of these statements.