Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology

Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor, Geography

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor in Climate Change in the Department of Geography, to commence on January 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department of Geography, established in 1954, is the first university-level geography department in Hong Kong. The QS World University Ranking rated the Department in 2017 the 18th among the world’s top 200 universities in the subject of geography and area studies. The Department offers comprehensive undergraduate, taught-masters, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in human and physical geography with an interdisciplinary orientation. Its team of 15 full-time teaching staff, 1 post-doctoral fellow and about 30 research students are actively engaged in cutting-edge research. The Department’s scholarly activities are supported by a map library and four modern specialized laboratories. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://geog.hku.hk.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the field of climate change, with a secondary specialization in one or more of the following sub-fields: big data, environmental sustainability and resilience, geomorphology, and public health. They should have extensive teaching experience, and a strong track record in reputable research grants and publications. They should also possess strong academic credentials, outstanding academic leadership capabilities, extensive experience in conducting externally funded research projects, and a distinguished record of scholarship including editorship in internationally renowned journals. The appointee is expected to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students, conduct research in the related fields, assist in administration and will need to serve as mentor to junior professoriate staff. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 201800290) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. containing complete records of grants, publications and teaching experience; a research plan for the next three years; a statement on teaching philosophy; and outlines of three proposed undergraduate courses to the Department at geogjobs@hku.hk. They should also arrange for submission, to the same e-mail address as stated above, three reference letters preferably from senior academics, at least one of whom should be asked to comment on the applicant’s ability in teaching and research. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hr.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes December 5, 2018.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology

Position Summary

The Department of Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology/Anthropology. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, academic advising and institutional and community service.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a Minor Program in Sociology and an MA Program in Migration Studies, and in research methodology with emphasis on quantitative or qualitative methods.
Advise and mentor students
Supervise MA students in Migration Studies
Engage in service to the department, the university and the profession
Contribute to the development of the Sociology program and the MA Program in Migration Studies
Additional duties may be set by the department in light of departmental needs and priorities.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in Sociology/Anthropology from a well-recognized University, preferably with a focus on Migration Studies.
Background in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Evidence of a research record, including research in the field of Migration Studies.
Evidence of an effective teaching experience in the field of Migration Studies

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to secure external funding

The Department:
The department offers four Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs in political science, political science/international affairs, psychology, and social work; two Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in International Affairs and Migration studies; and five minors in conflict analysis and resolution, legal studies, political science/international affairs, psychology, and sociology. The Department of Social Sciences consists of 15 full-time faculty members and a number of part-time faculty members. The Department of is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and is committed to student-centeredness and to serving the community.

The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching, research interests, as well as professional and creative projects, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-18-30, in the subject line of the email.

Assistant Professor, Labor/Immigration Economics

The Department of Economics is housed in the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Department has 14 full-time faculty and a pool of part-time faculty members who serve more than 600 undergraduate majors. Students in our major and who take our service courses come from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Essential Duties
Teach lower-division, upper-division and graduate courses.
Provide undergraduate advising to Economics Majors
Supervise Master’s level theses students
Provide service to the Department, College, University and Community.

Appointment Specifics
Interviews will be conducted at the Allied Social Science Association meetings or at an alternative location.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field. ( ABD applicants will be considered. If ABD , all requirements for the doctorate degree must be completed by January 2020).
Ability to teach both core and elective classes, including principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics; intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics; quantitative methods; and upper division and graduate courses appropriate to the candidate’s field of specialization.
Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
Candidate has completed one or more research papers in the field.
Recommendation letters indicate the candidate has ability to conduct scholarship for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of PhD by August 2019.
Specialization in labor economics with an emphasis on immigration.
Ability to teach core and elective courses in our MA Program.
Interest and experience using innovations in information technology for the teaching and learning process.
Collegial commitment to the interests of an academic department.
Ability to contribute to the scholarly environment of the Department.
Interest in teaching quantitative methods.

Assistant Professor, Sociology

The Ohio State University at Newark announces a tenure-track position in sociology at the rank of assistant professor. Sociology faculty at Ohio State Newark teach in a multi-disciplinary small-college environment and are members of Ohio State’s Department of Sociology. The position is partially funded by Ohio State’s Global Arts and Humanities Discovery Theme, a significant faculty hiring investment in key thematic areas in which the university can build on its culture of academic collaboration to make a global impact. This position maps onto the Im/mobility Focus Area. Initiatives in Im/Mobility engage the multifaceted aspects of migration and movement that people experience from transnational and local movements to the spatial and social isolation of communities and individuals stemming from social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic factors. Initiatives also address past and present experiences of forced removal, (re)settlement and displacement of Indigenous peoples.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field. We seek candidates who study ethnicity, race, indigenous populations, and/or migration, particularly from Africa and/or southeast Asia to the U.S. The successful candidate must be committed to working in collaborative multidisciplinary research groups, pursuing an externally funded research program, and teaching undergraduate students.

Salary:

Negotiable – Commensurate with credentials and experience (comprehensive benefits package included)

Application Procedures:

To assure consideration, submit an online application athttp://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/89966, and attach a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Evaluation of materials will begin in November,2018, and continue until the position is filled. Ohio State Newark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to fostering a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsible to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Assistant Professor, Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Drexel University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialty in environmental sociology. Successful candidates will develop and teach undergraduate courses in environmental sociology as well as core courses in the major.

This position continues the investment in the Sociology Department at Drexel University and the expansion of its research foci in Urban, Environmental, and Medical Sociology. The Department successfully recruited a new Department Head in 2015, two urban sociologists in 2016, and a medical sociologist in 2017.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Sociology (ABD accepted with degree completion expected before starting the position;) expertise in environmental sociology as demonstrated by publications, presentations, or courses taught; and evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching, such as funded research, publications, or teaching awards.

Essential Functions

We expect that this person’s research and teaching will contribute to the Sociology Department and participate in and initiate collaborations across the Schools, Colleges, and Centers at Drexel. Teaching duties include developing and teaching courses in environmental sociology as well as core courses in the Sociology major.

This position will focus on environmental sociology to complement the strengths of current faculty and will contribute to positioning Drexel as a high profile sociology program with a strong research and educational identity.

Investigate topics such as the global political economy of land use and environmental degradation; consumption; food systems, energy transitions, waste disposal issues, and environmental action; the material flow and circulation of natural resources, food, energy, waste, and environmental disasters and risk; theorizing socio-natures.

Participate in and initiate collaborations across the Schools, Colleges, and Centers at Drexel. Successful candidates will develop and teach courses in environmental sociology as well as core courses in the Sociology major.

Supplemental Posting Information

All applications must be submitted online at www.drexeljobs.com. The successful applicant must have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. by August 15, 2019.

Interested candidates may direct questions to Dr. Susan Bell seb376@drexel.edu. Review of applications will begin November 10th, 2018 and continue until filled.

The successful applicant would begin September 1, 2019. Complete applications will include: 1) a cover letter with a statement of preparation for and interest in the position; 2) curriculum vitae with complete professional and academic history; 3) up to three samples of scholarly writing; and 4) the names, institutional affiliation, and email addresses only of at least three references.

Please do not submit reference letters at this time as such letters will be requested at a later date for short-listed applicants.

Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11%) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation.

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment will be contingent upon the University’s acceptance of the results of the background investigation.

Assistant Professor, Human Development

Description

The Department of Human Development at Connecticut College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Child and Family Rights, Public Policy, and Social Justice, beginning July 1, 2019.

We seek a dynamic colleague who is passionately committed to teaching and research in a department that is noted for linking theory and research with practice, valuing interdisciplinarity, and having a strong commitment to diversity and community engagement. The candidate is expected to balance teaching and research responsibilities with service commitments to the department and College.

The candidate’s scholarly interest may include developing a research program that broadly examines how contemporary public and social policies address links between children or youth development within the contexts of family configuration, poverty, welfare, mass incarceration, and differential access to education. Candidates with expertise in public policy that focuses on understanding systemic transformations in areas of early childhood or adolescent deprivation and trauma, and the negative consequences tied to the phenomena of preschool to prison pipeline, and policy change for social justice are encouraged to apply.

The candidate’s research can potentially focus on how social policies are historically formulated, debated, and practically implemented to address social problems that disproportionately impact underrepresented groups—especially children and families of color. We seek a candidate with a potential for producing high-quality scholarship in the area of children or adolescence and social policy along with a demonstrated ability to teach courses that conceptually link social justice and the practical implementation of public policies affecting children and families.

The candidate would develop a research program that involves undergraduates and, ideally, works collaboratively with the Connecticut College Children’s Program Lab School, a fully inclusive site that serves a population of families with children from toddlers to age six who have diverse backgrounds and abilities. The department has a seventy-two-year history of serving children and families; it provides extensive curricular and research opportunities for undergraduates as they work with the Children’s Program Lab School’s highly trained professional staff and faculty. Additionally, the department and the College have excellent working relationships with residents in the region and with the agencies that serve them.

We see the new hire as continuing a strong tradition of valuing both research and teaching, and expect the candidate to develop a high-quality research program that would involve students in constructive ways. The candidate will have opportunities to pursue their research and teaching interests by drawing on goodwill and support from the community and from a demographically diverse local population.

The Human Development department is recognized for its commitment to creating a spirit of collegiality and collaborative engagement. The department faculty are active in a number of multidisciplinary research areas that include child and adolescent development and associations to learning and academic achievement, metacognition and motivation, qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry, cultural dynamics of globalization, influence of media on identity, children’s rights, family policies, racial identity, older adults and health disparities, and coping and resiliency within community contexts.

The courses for this position could include teaching sections of the introductory course on Human Development across the life-span, Children’s Rights and Public Policy, Adolescent Development, Social Policy Analysis and Public Policy. The candidate will also have opportunities to develop new courses that draw on their personal experiences, scholarly interests and expertise. The normal teaching load is five courses annually, with a one-course reduction in the first year. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the College’s Connections program, which includes a first-year seminar component. Salary is competitive. Tenure-track faculty receive a semester’s leave at full salary after their third year if they are re-appointed for the full probationary period. Tenured faculty receive eighty percent of salary during a sabbatical year or 100% salary during a one-semester sabbatical.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates who share this understanding and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, including members of historically underrepresented groups. AA/EEO

To apply, submit: 1) cover letter and candidate’s current C.V.; 2) separate statements on teaching philosophy, research interests; courses taught; 3) graduate transcripts; 4) four letters of recommendation; 5) samples of scholarly work; 6) teaching evaluations; 7) and any other relevant supporting materials to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/56205. To retain font and formatting integrity, please save documents in .pdf format. Please address your cover letter to Dr. Sunil Bhatia, Chair, Human Development Search Committee. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor, Sociology

Description

The Department of Sociology at Temple University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2019 who does research in one or more of the following areas: urban, race and ethnicity, gender, health, public policy, and globalization. Preference will be given to those who do research in more than one of these areas. The faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in research methods, as well as specialized and advanced courses in their area(s) of interest. We welcome scholars who use either qualitative or quantitative methods. Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia. The College of Liberal Arts is home to 32 undergraduate majors, 32 minors, 23 certificate programs and 15 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research statement, samples of written work, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy. Three confidential letters of reference are also required. Temple University and the Department of Sociology are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring. Candidates are invited to reflect on their potential contributions to this goal in their cover letter. Applications must be received by November 1, 2018 to receive full consideration. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Sociology or a related social science field.

Research Fellowship, Social, Behavioral and Life Sciences

We welcome applications from researchers within a large range of disciplines in the social, behavioral and life sciences: anthropology, evolutionary biology, economics, genetics, history, law, mathematics,neuroscience, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology; however, motivated applications from outside these disciplines will be given full consideration. Successful applicants will have to demonstrate an interest in, and a commitment to, at least one of the other disciplines of IAST.

We seek candidates with a strong research background in their own discipline, but willing and able to develop research projects drawing on IAST’s substantial interdisciplinary resources, including particularly the proximity of strong groups in economics (Toulouse School of Economics, TSE).

We are open to a variety of research methods, including theory, field and laboratory experiments, observational field work, and the analysis of large secondary data sets.

All research interests relevant to the broad study of human behavior are welcome, but interests that complement and / or enhance those already developed at IAST will be given special consideration. These include, to cite only a few:

In history: quantitative economic history (cliometrics), empirical political economy in history, qualitative economic or social history.
In evolutionary biology: theoretical models of evolution (applied to family structure, strategic interactions, plasticity, cognition, learning, cultural evolution); related empirical work.
In anthropology: human biology, life history theory, human development and plasticity, health and infectious disease, aging, demography, host-parasite co-evolution, diet and nutrition, global health, evolutionary medicine and genetics.
In political science: public opinion and public policies, comparative studies of democratic institutions, democracy and development, experimental political science, studies of networks and their impact on individual and collective action.
In law: law and economics, corporate governance, criminology.
In psychology: cognition, the emotions, social trust, gender, group decision-making.
In sociology: network formation, the impact of networks on social outcomes, sociology of religion.

Eligible applications for 2019 must be active researchers who have or will have completed their PhD after January 2016 and before September 2019.

IAST offers candidates an opportunity to devote themselves full time to their research at the start of their careers.

Motivated applications will be considered from candidates whose PhDs were completed in 2015 or earlier; please explain your reasons in your cover letter.

Assistant Professor, Human Geography (Race, Diaspora, Migration)

Description

The Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a human geographer studying race, diaspora or migration. Anticipated start date is September 16, 2019.

The Department of Geography consistently ranks among the top 10 geography departments in the US. Faculty and graduate students conduct internationally recognized research. We have over 270 undergraduate majors. Our research and teaching collaborations have transformative impacts from local to global scales, confronting urgent challenges of our time. Faculty research crosses disciplinary boundaries and we have strong connections to campus units that include American Indian Studies; Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences; Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology; Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies; Labor Studies; the Schools of Public Health & Medicine; and the Simpson Center for the Humanities.

UW Geography faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. Tenure-track faculty in Geography have an annual service period of nine months (Sept 16-June 15). The normal teaching load includes undergraduate and graduate courses. Other professional duties include an active research program, and service to the Department and University. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. The University of Washington serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty and staff, including 34% first-generation college students, over 27% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. A recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, the UW supports career development and work-life balance for faculty.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate theoretically innovative and creative research directions and methodologies. A PhD in geography or related field or foreign equivalent is required by the date of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing research and teaching qualifications and experience, a curriculum vitae, 3 letters of reference, and a 1-page statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor, Human Geography (GIScience, Geocomputazion, Geovisualization, Digital Geographies)

Description

The Department of Geography in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a candidate who is conceptually and empirically engaged with GIScience, geocomputation, geovisualization, or digital geographies. Anticipated start date is September 16, 2019.