The Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University (GSU) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2020, pending budgetary approval. We seek scholars with substantive research interest in Aging and Health Disparities and/or Global Health. With a mission to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults, the GSU Gerontology Institute is a large and comprehensive program offering a Masters of Arts, Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates, and a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies. The Gerontology Institute faculty and students are highly research active, interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and collaborative.

The specific area of expertise within Health Disparities and/or Global Health is open. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a robust research agenda with potential for external funding; provide evidence of strong methodological skills; and demonstrate experience with/potential for high quality teaching and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students. Successful applicants must provide evidence of commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching and research. Preferred candidates will demonstrate: quantitative methodological skills, ability to teach Social Statistics and Research Methods, and preparedness to engage in effective service to the university and profession. A PhD in gerontology or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in this position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of current and future research; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching statement, course syllabi, student evaluations); 5) a diversity statement addressing incorporation of diversity in research and teaching philosophies; and 6) three letters of recommendation.

Submit application materials to: Chivon A. Mingo, PhD, Chair of Recruitment Committee, electronically (preferred) gerojobs@gsu.edu or by mailing a hard copy to Georgia State University, Gerontology Institute, P.O. Box 3984, Atlanta, GA 30302. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join us for the Labor Studies Workshare Series lecture on “Graduate Enrollment and Part-Time Faculty: Do They Correlate?” by Daniel Jacoby

Speaker:  Daniel Jacoby
Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Bothell

Date: Friday, November 1, 2019

Time: 12:30-2:00 PM

Location: Smith Hall, Room 306
University of Washington, Seattle

Format: The presenter’s paper will be circulated to registered attendees a week in advance of the workshare. Participants are expected to read the paper before the meeting and be prepared for a discussion.

Please feel free to bring your lunch. Coffee will be served.

RSVP: To register for the workshare and receive the paper, please email hbcls@uw.edu.

Abstract: Using cross sectional data from the National Center of Educational Statistics, we find a strong correlation between regional production of masters or doctoral degrees and the percentage of faculty working part-time at collegiate institutions.

Where earlier research has shown that urban and rural institutions have different levels of reliance upon part-time faculty, no attempt was made to link those differences to regional supply. Our research finds graduate degrees are more significantly correlated to part-time employment than is the degree of urbanization.

We are very hesitant to suggest that oversupply of graduates causes increased casualization of the faculty, but feel much more comfortable with the proposition that higher output of graduate degrees accommodates a high level of demand for part-time faculty.

Our finding suggests that local conditions matter and that graduate degree-granting institutions that wish to protect the investments of their students may need to work with local partners and labor unions to improve their prospects. To this point, few if any institutions have shown a proclivity to move in this direction. Traditionally labor unions have understood the importance of controlling the supply of labor to improve conditions for their members. We welcome discussion of strategies to improve prospects for aspiring academics.

This webinar will provide participants with an overview and in-depth examination of compelling documentation issues in behavioral health. Dr. Frederic Reamer will explore high-risk ethical issues and practical strategies designed to protect clients and practitioners.

The webinar will explore a series of documentation challenges and explore practical steps that professionals can take to manage ethical issues skillfully and minimize risk. Key topics will include:

• The content of documentation
• Documentation wording
• Credibility issues related to documentation
• Accessing confidential records
• Record retention
• Responding to subpoenas
• Managing records in integrated health settings

Dr. Reamer will discuss relevant ethical standards; statutes, regulations, and case law; and national practice standards related to documentation. He will draw especially on his extensive experience as an expert witness and ethics consultant in a large number of court cases and licensing board cases throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Sr. Sheila Davis, CEO of Partners In Health, holds a doctorate in nursing and has a long history of serving the poor and marginalized, both in the US and abroad. For the past decade, she has held multiple cross-site roles at Partners In Health, including leading the organization’s Ebola response in West Africa from 2014-2016, then transitioning teams to rebuilding health systems in Liberia and Sierra Leone. \

This lecture is taking place on Thursday, November 14, 2:30-4pm at the HUB 250. Please check the link below for more details.

Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Harvard ARIeS Website
   • HSPH Faculty Openings Website
   • Referred by colleague
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Other journal advertisement
   • Nomination Letter
   • Professional Conference or Listserv

Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research
5. Publication
6. Publication 2

Optional Documents

1. Publication 3
2. Publication 4
3. Publication 5
4. Course Evaluation
5. Course Evaluation

NICHD (T32) Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow to start on or around July 1, 2020. This position is sponsored by the NIH and is contingent on continued funding. The initial term of appointment is one year, but reappointment for a second year is expected, subject to good performance.

The PSTC builds scientific understanding of local, national, and global population challenges and their implications for health and well-being. Research at the PSTC is distinguished by its commitment for collaboration across disciplinary and institutional boundaries as well as its strong portfolio of global research. PSTC focuses on demographic research in six main areas: children, families, and health; migration and urbanization; population and environment; demographic change and global development; reproductive health and HIV/AIDS; and social inequalities. Potential applicants are encouraged to consult the PSTC website to learn of research activities, intra-institutional links, and faculty affiliate interests.

We also welcome applicants with financial support from other sources, including NIH F32 Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Postdoctoral fellows are expected to spend part of their time working independently and part of their time working collaboratively with one or more mentors among our faculty affiliates. In addition, postdoctoral fellows are expected to coordinate or participate in relevant working groups, regularly attend the weekly PSTC Colloquia and other PSTC workshops and mentoring activities, present their work to the PSTC community, present research at the Population Association of America (PAA) annual meetings, and submit one or more articles for publication. They are encouraged to prepare grant applications. We request that applicants visit our PSTC faculty page and identify one or two potential faculty mentors; however, applicants do not need to contact potential mentors prior to submitting an application.

Apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/69739. Screening of applications will begin on December 2, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should provide CV, 2 example(s) of written work, and a cover letter with the following information: background, research interests, and plans, 1 or 2 anticipated PSTC faculty mentor(s), and future employment goals. Please have three letters of recommendation submitted online through interfolio.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Contact Tom Alarie (thomas_alarie@brown.edu) or Ana Karina Wildman (ana_wildman@brown.edu) with any questions.

The Aging Studies Institute (ASI) in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Demography and Economics of Aging, with a specialization in Population Health. The Aging Studies Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Professor Montez and other ASI Faculty Associates on health disparities research projects. Preference will be given to candidates who are interested in social determinants of health; the early-life origins of health in mid-to-late life; and/or macro-level structural factors shaping health inequalities. As a member of the Policy, Place, and Population Health Lab, the postdoctoral scholar will work with others to conduct analyses of secondary data, assist with the construction of a state-level policy database, coauthor peer-reviewed publications, and present research at conferences.

This 2-year postdoctoral position is partly supported by Syracuse University’s Office of Research with Invest Syracuse funds. The Aging Studies Postdoctoral Scholar will receive a salary of $50,000 plus benefits, $1,300 to offset moving expenses, and $1,000 in travel funds per year for conference participation. The position will start on August 2020.
The postdoctoral scholar will have access to university resources and office space at ASI. ASI is located in the heart of the Syracuse University campus and has a vibrant community of 45 faculty representing 17 academic departments.