Peter A. Morrison, Ph.D., President, Morrison & Associates, Inc.
Washington’s 2018 Voting Rights Act mirrors federal law in providing federal protection and remedies for fair minority group representation. Under the WVRA, municipalities can change their election systems from an “at-large” election to a district-based election in order to remedy voting rights violations. The law sets forth many factors to consider when adopting remedies and these factors and remedies pose empirical and analytical challenges for politicians and independent analysts and scholars. In fact, establishing local election districts and other political boundaries may scatter or concentrate like-minded voters in differing ways. These concerns point towards topics that may be suitable for graduate students’ dissertations. Sign up to meet with Dr. Morrison here.
Drawing upon several case studies, Morrison illustrates various ways that local demographic contexts in Washington and elsewhere impose practical limitations on drawing election districts meant to empower a specific group. A community’s spatial context may influence a minority group’s geographically compactness through its distinctive residential patterns (e.g., geographically concentrated vs. scattered). A minority group’s demographic composition (its citizenship-age profile) may exaggerate the group’s actual presence among residents eligible to vote.
As an empirical matter, the Federal Voting Rights Act poses a three-prong legal test, commonly referred to as the three Gingles preconditions: (1) Is the minority sufficiently large and compact to constitute a majority in an illustrative single-member district? (2) Do the members of minority groups vote cohesively? (3) Does White bloc voting usually deny minority voters the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice? Applied demographers can follow a recognized protocol to address the first Gingles prong: evaluating whether the minority group in question is sufficiently large and geographically compact to constitute a majority of the eligible voters (citizens age 18 and older) in a single-member election district
The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at Syracuse University (http://lernercenter.syr.edu/) invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in applied population health. The postdoc will work with Dr. Shannon Monnat and other Lerner Center affiliates on research related to social and spatial determinants of health, health disparities, and/or mortality trends. Candidates with interests in rural health, rural demography, and/or rural aging are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, sociology, public policy, or a related discipline at the start date, and must be in residence for the duration of the position. Preference will be given to applicants with strong quantitative skills (particularly in spatial analysis, multilevel models, and/or causal analysis).
Primary consideration will be given to applications received by Jan. 14, 2020 (for a start date in Fall 2020), but all applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Required materials include:
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Two-page research statement.
4. Two representative papers. Peer-reviewed publications are preferred. Dissertation chapters are also acceptable, as long as they are under 20 pages.
5. The names and contact information for three references.
The Maxwell X Lab in the Center for Policy Research (CPR) at Syracuse University invites applications for a Walters Postdoctoral Scholar. The Walters Postdoctoral Scholar should have training in behavioral science with applications for the public sector and/or training in public policy analysis with an interest in behavioral science. The Walters Postdoctoral Fellow will work with Professor Leonard Lopoo and other X Lab staff on behavioral interventions in the public sector and publish research on findings from these interventions. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed randomized controlled trials and who has established a search program designed to test how behavioral science can inform the public sector. In addition to assisting with randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the Walters Postdoctoral Scholar will work with researchers to conduct analyses of secondary data, assist with current X Lab projects, coauthor peer-reviewed publications, and present research at conferences.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Demography, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline at the start date. Preference will be given to applicants with strong quantitative skills, experience analyzing large datasets, and experience running RCTs. The applicant must be in residence for the two-year period.
Required materials include:
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Two-page research statement.
4. Two representative papers. Peer-reviewed publications are preferred. Dissertation chapters are also acceptable, as long as they are under 20 pages.
5. Three letters of reference submitted to the SU online application site by the letter writers.
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time archaeologist with a focus on engaged health and wellness research with Indigenous or other descendant communities. Geographic and methodological expertise are open but should complement existing program strengths. Research should be innovative and methodologically rigorous. We seek candidates who are committed to transparency and open research approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include four courses in Anthropology, distributed between three academic terms (quarters), contributing to our undergraduate options in Archaeological Science and Indigenous Archaeology as well as to our archaeology graduate program. The candidate is expected to teach a method/lab course based in their area of expertise and a large lecture class, using innovative and inclusive pedagogies.
To apply, use Interfolio and include the following items: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement (addressing teaching philosophy and approaches to both large lecture courses and lab/methods classes, and discussion of teaching challenges and their solutions), (4) a list of courses prepared to teach including at least one large lecture course and one method or lab class with one paragraph abstract for each, (5) research statement (explication of research activities and accomplishments as well as future plans) (6) diversity statement (statement on how your teaching, research and/or service contribute to diversity through scholarship and/or by improving access to higher education for underrepresented individuals or groups), and (7) the names and contacts for three referees. As a guideline, we are looking for 1-2 pages (single spaced) for each of the statements on teaching, research, and diversity. The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Ben Fitzhugh, search committee chair, Department of Anthropology. Priority will be given to applications received by 5 PM PST, December 15, 2019.
The interdisciplinary Global Health Program, administered by the Woodrow Wilson School, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate on the academic activities of the Global Health Program; responsibilities will include providing guidance, advising and leading methodological workshops on students’ independent research projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate may be invited to teach in one of Princeton’s undergraduate programs. Any teaching is contingent on sufficient enrollments and must be approved by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
The term of the appointment is one year initially, starting on or about September 1, 2020, with the possibility of renewal up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. The selected candidate is expected to be in residence during the term of appointment.
We seek candidates committed to interdisciplinary research in global health and who are working in one or more of the following fields: anthropology, demography, economics, epidemiology, sociology, disease ecology, global health, social and political determinants of health, vaccines. We seek candidates who innovate methodologically and who demonstrate strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
A PhD is required. No more than two years of postdoctoral work experience prior to the start of the appointment.
The deadline for submission is January 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2020. Please apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/14162 and submit a cover letter (indicating relevant qualifications and plans for research and writing), a curriculum vitae, one writing sample and contact information for two references. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
For more information about the Global Health Program, please visit its website at https://globalhealth.princeton.edu.
With the support of the National Science Foundation, researchers in the Department of Sociology are working in collaboration with the Seattle Housing Authority and the King County Housing Authority to study residential mobility among families using Housing Choice Vouchers in King County.
As part of this work, the research team is seeking research assistants with native (or near-native) speaking and writing proficiency in Vietnamese to assist with qualitative interviews this summer. This work may include oral translation and assisting the primary interviewer during interviews, scheduling interviews, and transcribing/translating written materials. The total number of hours of work required for this portion of the project will be determined based on project needs/employee availability and may range from 75 to 250. This total may be divided among multiple people.
Required qualifications:
- Native (or near-native) speaker/writer of Vietnamese
- Proficient in English
- Strong communication/organizational skills and attention to detail
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Washington
- Located in or near King County, WA during fall 2019 and winter 2020
Compensation:
To apply: Please send a CV or resume and a 1-2 paragraph statement of qualifications and interest to Erin Carll (project co-principal investigator), ecarll@uw.edu . Please feel free to send questions as well.
The research team appreciates early applications and will review candidates on a rolling basis, hiring student assistants as soon as possible. As a result, starting November 1, 2019, please feel free to reach out to Erin to ask whether the position is still available before taking the time to complete an application.
Please click the link below for more information.
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.