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Spring 2017 Tufts Lecturer Position in Sociology

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI The Department of Sociology at Tufts University has an opening for a part-time lecturer for the Spring 2017 semester teaching Self & Society. Attached you will find an ad for the position; if you would, please print and post the ad in your department and forward it to your students for their consideration. Thank you and have a wonderful day! Best Wishes, Victoria Dorward Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Tufts University Eaton Hall 102B 5 The Green Medford, MA 02155 617-627-3561

7 years, 7 months

Africana Studies/Criminology tenure-track search

by Matteson, Jessica M.

Dear colleagues, The Africana Studies Program and the Criminology Department at California State University, Fresno are currently conducting a joint search to hire an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) to start in AY 2017-18, and we would appreciate your help in posting our announcement and encouraging candidates to apply. An official announcement of the position is attached. We are seeking a candidate who is capable of doing research and teaching within both Criminology and Africana Studies. Please distribute the attached announcement if at all possible. Our closing date is October 31, but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. I'm happy to answer any and all questions about the position and process to apply. Interested individuals can find out more about California State University, Fresno by going to the university website at http://www.fresnostate.edu<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.fresnostate.edu_&d=…>. The university also has a website for New/Prospective Faculty at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/faculty/index.html<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.fresnostate.edu_aca…>. Vacancy announcements for all full-time faculty positions can be located at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__jobs.fresnostate.edu_&d…>. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Meta Schettler, chair of the search committee “I wish I could shut up, but I can't, and I won't.” ~Archbishop Desmond Tutu ~~~~~~~~ Dr. Meta L. Schettler Associate Professor, Africana Studies California State University, Fresno Phone: (559) 278 4593; Fax: (559) 278 7268 2555 East San Ramon Ave., M/S SB 69 Fresno, CA 93740-8029

7 years, 7 months

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Social Sciences and Humanities (for Center for IT and Society) at IIIT-Delhi

by Matteson, Jessica M.

This is a request to forward this mail to PhD students and post docs in your department and associated centers about an excellent opportunity for a faculty position in New Delhi, India. IIIT-Delhi<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iiitd.ac.in_&d=CwMD…> is a dynamic research-led Institute of Delhi Govt, with a vision to be a globally respected Institute in IT and allied areas. The Institute already has recruited excellent faculty <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iiitd.ac.in_people_facu…> and has built strong research groups in a number of areas, and it is looking to expand. This year, IIIT-Delhi is planning to establish a Center on IT and Society, for which it is looking to recruit talented faculty in Social Sciences and Humanities. Institute is also looking to recruit faculty for another center it is establishing on Digital Media and Design, which will have synergies with IT and Society Center. The institute provides strong support for research including initiation grant, yearly support for conference travel, technical society membership, etc, has a good teaching-research balance, and has a strong PhD program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iiitd.ac.in_people_phd&…>. The Institute is located in heart of Delhi and has among the best compensation in academia in the country. The attached flier gives more information for potential candidates - further details are available on the webpage<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.iiitd.ac.in_career…>. The positions are open to candidates of all nationalities. -- Pankaj Jalote Director Indraprastha Institute of Info. Technology, Delhi (IIIT-D) Okhla, Phase III (Near Govind Puri Metro Station) New Delhi - 110020 T: +91 11 2690 7481, F: 2690 7410 Asst, Mr. Vinod: +919910032382 http://www.iiitd.edu.in/~jalote/index.html<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.iiitd.edu.in_-7Ejal…>

7 years, 7 months

Quantitative Position at Virginia Tech

by Matteson, Jessica M.

The Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech is recruiting for a position in quantitative research methods this year, and I am the chair of the search committee. A link to the job announcement is provided below: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/69209<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__listings.jobs.vt.edu_p…> We are contacting people at top sociology departments that have a reputation for graduating sociologists with expertise in quantitative methods. I want to encourage you and your colleagues to recommend our new position to your 2017 graduates, and to those who graduated last year but may still be on the job market. Thanks very much. Best wishes, Mike Hughes -- Michael Hughes Professor of Sociology Virginia Tech - Mail Code 0137 560 McBryde Hall 225 Stanger St. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Office Phone: 540-231-8967 To Leave a Message: 540-231-6878

7 years, 7 months

Assistant Professor, Justice Studies Department at Northeastern Illinois University

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI We are writing to kindly request that you distribute our tenure-track position advertisement with your department faculty, doctoral and post-doctoral students, and others who may be interested (see attached file). The Justice Studies Department at Northeastern Illinois University, located in Chicago, is currently accepting applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Candidates should have an intersectional understanding of gender, class, race/ethnic, and other inequalities, and how these identities and subject positions relate to the criminal justice system. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to involve students in the community and help them develop practical skills related to citizen engagement, and we are particularly interested in candidates who can teach a writing-in-the-discipline course focused on inequalities. The Justice Studies Department has a strong focus on social justice at the local and global levels, including studies of social inequality, violence, immigration, human rights, transformative justice, and critical criminology. The attached file provides complete details on the position, required application materials, and submission instructions. Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Sincerely, Maria De La Torre, PhD Adam M Messinger, PhD Justice Studies Department Northeastern Illinois University 5500 North St Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625

7 years, 8 months

Stanford CEPA education research postdoc position

by Matteson, Jessica M.

Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Center for Education Policy Analysis at Stanford University The Center for Education Policy Analysis (CEPA) at Stanford University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a two‐year fellowship in the Stanford Postdoctoral Fellows Program in the Center for Education Policy Analysis, a program funded by the Institute of Education Sciences. We seek a fellow with interests in developing and applying their skills in rigorous quantitative education policy analysis and a substantive interest in one or more of three overlapping education policy areas: 1) policies to improve educational outcomes for low‐income and low‐performing students; 2) policies and practices affecting English Language learners; and/or 3) policies and practices to improve postsecondary access and outcomes. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on one or more of these topics, and will receive mentorship and training from one or more of the program’s four primary faculty mentors: Sean Reardon, Susanna Loeb, Tom Dee, and Eric Bettinger. In addition, fellows may work with additional mentors among the faculty at Stanford, including Kenji Hakuta, Claude Goldenberg, Geoff Cohen, Mitchell Stevens, and Anthony Antonio. Candidates should have a PhD in Education, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology, Public Policy, or a related field by the beginning of the postdoctoral fellowship (September 1, 2017). Candidates should have either strong substantive expertise in one of the three policy areas described above and demonstrated potential to develop strong quantitative research skills or strong quantitative research skills and an interest in applying them to one of the three policy areas. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2016, but we may consider applications received after that date until the position is filled. Salary: the fellow will receive a salary of $62,500 per year for two years plus funds for research expenses and travel. For more information, and to apply, visit: http://cepa.stanford.edu/iespostdoctoraltraining/apply. Interested applicants should submit a 2‐3 page statement of interest, a research paper authored or co‐authored by the applicant, and a CV. In addition, applicants should arrange for 3 scholars to provide confidential letters of reference. Letters of recommendation can be sent by email to cepaiespostdoctraining(a)stanford.edu. For questions, please contact Sean Reardon at sean.reardon(a)stanford.edu. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions of diversity to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions. _____________________________ sean f. reardon professor of poverty and inequality in education and professor (by courtesy) of sociology stanford university CERAS building, 520 galvez mall, #526 stanford, ca 94305-3084 650.736.8517<tel:650.736.8517> (office phone) 650.723.9931<tel:650.723.9931> (office fax) sean.reardon(a)stanford.edu<mailto:sean.reardon@stanford.edu> http://cepa.stanford.edu/sean-reardon<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cepa.stanford.edu_sean-…> --Fax: 617.496.5794

7 years, 8 months

College of Wooster position opening (Ohio)

by Matteson, Jessica M.

The College of Wooster is recruiting for a tenure-track junior faculty position in the area of race and ethnicity. The advertisement is below. Could you please bring this announcement to the attention of your colleagues and advanced graduate students? Alternately, I would be happy to receive nominations of sociologists you feel are appropriate for the position so I can contact them personally. The College of Wooster is a small nationally recognized liberal arts college in Northeastern Ohio. Our department is a particularly hospitable place to work. I came here seventeen years ago intending to stay a short time and return to the West Coast. Instead, I quickly came to love my departmental colleagues, the campus, and the surrounding area. The College emphasizes and supports faculty research through a very generous leave program. Please help us find a new colleague to add to our community. Thank you, Anne Nurse, Professor and Chair Department of Sociology and Anthropology The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology or anthropology. Appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level, and will begin August 2017. The primary teaching responsibilities of this position are courses on race and ethnicity in the United States, as well as our introductory course(s). Preference will be given to applicants who are also able to teach courses in at least two of the following areas: social statistics, inequality, and urban studies. The ability to contribute to interdepartmental programs, such as Africana Studies or Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies is highly desirable. This position will also be expected to participate in the College's First-Year Seminar program and the advising of senior theses. Areas of research and specialization are open. A Ph.D. in sociology or anthropology, and teaching experience, are preferred, but ABDs will be considered. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (19% domestic students of color and 10% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations. Applications should include: letter of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement on contributions to diversity in the classroom and/or curriculum, and teaching evaluations. Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/36873<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__apply.interfolio.com_36…>. Questions about the position should be directed to Anne Nurse, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, at anurse(a)wooster.edu<mailto:anurse@wooster.edu> Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016. The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.

7 years, 8 months

October 14 deadline: Postdoctoral Fellowship - WCFIA Canada Program

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI [cid:9757E6D7-9389-4394-9401-31A682F2D237] WLMK Postdoctoral Fellowship 2017 The Canada Program at Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowship. One fellow will be appointed for the 2017-2018 academic year, with the possibility of extending the fellowship for one additional year-conditional on the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, WCFIA associated faculty, and the co-hosting academic department. The fellowship is open to scholars in all disciplines who are engaged in US-Canada comparative research and teaching, with preference given to individuals working within the social sciences and humanities. For postdoctoral candidates who will have completed the PhD within 12 months of the July 1, 2017 start date, verification of completion of the degree will be required prior to the appointment. Those in possession of a PhD for more than five years are ineligible. The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $68,000, which is supplemented by funding for research and for health insurance coverage. The fellow will be required to teach one course during the year, and will be expected to engage with the Canada Program and with the University's wider community. Fellows receive shared office space at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and enjoy full access to the University's library, archival, and computing resources. TO APPLY: Candidates should submit: a letter of application describing their suitability for the fellowship; a curriculum vitae with a list of publications; a sample of their written work; a teaching portfolio, containing a statement on teaching experience and syllabi; and three letters of recommendation. TO SUBMIT: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7012 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2016 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about the WCFIA Canada Program, please visit: http://programs.wcfia.harvard.edu/canada_program

7 years, 8 months

Job openings in sociology, Stockholm University

by Matteson, Jessica M.

There are two open assistant professor (tenure track) positions at the Department of Sociology, Stockholm University; one in general sociology (http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjo…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.su.se_english_about…>) and one in demography (http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjo…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.su.se_english_about…> ). Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who might be interested in applying. Thank you! Best wishes, Jens ______________________ Jens Rydgren Professor of Sociology Stockholm University http://www.jensrydgren.com

7 years, 8 months

Important e-mails are being marked as SPAM

by Matteson, Jessica M.

Hi, all. Harvard's e-mail filtering system, Proofpoint, is falsely identifying legitimate messages as spam. You are responsible for information sent to your University e-mail addresses. Please check your Quarantine to make sure that you have identified approved senders (such as matteson(a)wjh.harvard.edu<mailto:matteson@wjh.harvard.edu>, soc-gs-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:soc-gs-list@lists.harvard.edu>, sociology-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:sociology-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu>, sociology-all-workshops-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:sociology-all-workshops-list@lists.fas.harvard.edu>; paperlesspost(a)paperlesspost.com<mailto:paperlesspost@paperlesspost.com>, etc.). Log on to https://spam.huit.harvard.edu<https://spam.huit.harvard.edu/> using your e-mail address and the associated password and mark legitimate messages as "Release and Safelist." Safe and Blocked Senders Lists * Safe Senders List - messages from senders or domains on this list will bypass spam filtering and be delivered directly to your inbox after being screened for viruses and other security threats * Blocked Senders List - messages from addresses or domains in this list will not reach your inbox Adding Entries to Your Lists 1. After selecting the appropriate list, click the New button on the Menu bar 2. Type the email address or domain you want to add to your list and click Save. Continue creating entries, clicking Save after each. When you finish, click Close * adding @spammer.com will block ima(a)spammer.com<mailto:ima@spammer.com> * adding spammer.com (no "@") will block ima(a)spammer.com<mailto:ima@spammer.com> and ima(a)nasty.spammer.com<mailto:ima@nasty.spammer.com> Best, Jessica FOR MORE INFORMATION... HOME<http://mso.harvard.edu/> / SPAM FILTERING<http://mso.harvard.edu/Proofpoint> / Your Proofpoint End User Digest The Proofpoint email filtering system places messages that are suspected to be spam or other unwanted email into your personal Quarantine, where they are held for 28 days to give you time to review them. After 28 days, the messages will be purged from the system and we have no way to retrieve them. By default, you will receive an End User Digest at 4:00 PM each day if messages have been placed into your Quarantine since the last Digest was sent. If you do not wish to receive a Digest or wish to receive a Digest every day even if there are no new messages to report, you can change these options in your personal settings on the Web Console<https://spam.huit.harvard.edu/>. Please click here<https://mso.harvard.edu/proofpoint_console.html#settings> for more information on Digest options. [http://static.hwpi.harvard.edu/files/styles/os_files_xxlarge/public/mso/fil…] [http://static.hwpi.harvard.edu/files/styles/os_files_xlarge/public/mso/file…] System Commands * Request Summary Digest - If you'd like a new Digest before the scheduled 4:00 PM delivery, click this link from any previous digest and you'll receive full listing of all messages currently in your Quarantine * Request Safe/Blocked Senders List - Click this link to have a full listing of all your safe and blocked senders emailed to you. * Manage My Account - This link will sign you in to your Proofpoint Web Console, where you can access your Quarantine, manage your settings, or update your safe and blocked senders lists. Message Commands * Release - Delivers the message to your Inbox and automatically reports that the message was not spam. * Safelist - Delivers the message to your Inbox, adds the sender to your Safe Senders List, and automatically reports that the message was not spam. [http://static.hwpi.harvard.edu/files/styles/os_files_xxlarge/public/mso/fil…] Not Spam? While Proofpoint filtering is incredibly accurate, no automated system is perfect. We receive an astounding amount of email, and there will be times when a legitimate email message is quarantined as spam. We recommend that you review your quarantined messages periodically, either in your End User Digests or by logging on to your Web Console<https://mso.harvard.edu/proofpoint_console.html>. Messages stopped as spam that aren't are called "false-positives" and Proofpoint takes these very seriously. Every time you release a message from your quarantine, this is reported directly to Proofpoint so their engineers can analyze what went wrong and use that information to continually improve detection accuracy. [http://static.hwpi.harvard.edu/files/styles/os_files_xxlarge/public/mso/fil…] Want more information? * Using the Proofpoint Web Console<http://mso.harvard.edu/proofpoint_console> to configure your settings * What is Proofpoint URL Defense<http://mso.harvard.edu/proofpoint-urldefense>? * Frequently asked questions<https://mso.harvard.edu/proofpoint_faq.html> about HUIT Spam Filtering

7 years, 8 months

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