The Environmental Studies Program at Bucknell University seeks to hire a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies with a focus on environmental policy and politics, to start in August 2018. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, demonstrate potential for excellence in research, and expertise in North American and/or international environmental policy and politics. Teaching responsibilities will include sections of an introductory environmental studies course, a course in environmental policy and politics, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The teaching load for this position is three courses each semester. Ph.D. or ABD required by time of appointment in a field of study relevant to environmental politics and policy. We welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds including but not limited political ecology, political science, human geography, environmental history, environmental sociology or anthropology, policy studies, and international relations.

We seek candidates who are committed to Bucknell’s efforts to create 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. We invite candidates to explain how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are brought into their teaching, scholarship, and/or service in their application materials. Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.

Application materials should include a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information for three referees. Finalists for the position will be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness as available, and three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. All materials must be submitted through Bucknell’s career site (careers.bucknell.edu).

Boğaziçi University Department of Sociology now invites applications for a full-time position (assistant professor) in demography to begin in Spring 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in advanced research in the field of demography and critically engage contemporary and future population problems and population policies. Applicants must specialize in advanced quantitative methods, statistics, and data analysis.

We seek a scholar who demonstrates a strong record of research at an international level along with an exciting vision and agenda for future research and a commitment to providing outstanding teaching to high-achieving graduate and undergraduate students who compete for top graduate programs in social sciences around the world.

Substantive areas of research are open. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester with optional summer teaching. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or Demography in hand at the start date of the appointment.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, April 1, 2018 and interviews are planned to be completed within a month. Electronic copies of the following documents are required: Curriculum vitae; research and teaching statements (not to exceed 4 single-spaced pages in total); three letters of recommendation; writing sample; sample syllabi if available. Documents must be in PDF format.

Electronic files must be received by the application deadline at soc@boun.edu.tr. For further inquiry please contact the same electronic address.

The Rwanda Postdoctoral research fellow (req 1663) in the Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) in the Boston College School of Social Work will work with the in-country Program Manager and another Postdoctoral fellow to oversee all aspects of implementation science and intimate partner violence (IPV) related to the Sugira Muryango (Strong Families) home-visiting Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI) that promotes positive parent-child relationships and fosters healthy child development.  The Rwanda Postdoctoral fellow reports to the Principal Investigator of the study.

This position will be based 100% of the time in Kigali, Rwanda, over a 12 month appointment.

The RPCA is an applied research program dedicated to improving the evidence base on the epidemiology of mental health problems and family functioning as well as intervention research to develop and test mental health services for children and families affected by multiple forms of adversity, including armed conflict, poverty, and infectious disease.

The Sugira Muryango (Strong Families) home-visiting Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI) promotes positive parent-child relationships and fosters healthy child development. This intervention is currently piloted with 37 households living in extreme poverty, which will inform a cluster randomized control trial scale-up to begin Winter 2018. The research fellow will be directed by Dr. Theresa S. Betancourt.

A particular focus for this position is to build on the rigorous analytical framework of the consortium funded Sugira Muryango trial in Rwanda to examine intimate partner violence (IPV), family functioning, and processes related to implementation science.

The Rwanda Postdoctoral fellow will provide oversight of Rwanda Study. S/he will:

• Use statistical analysis to address missing data, conduct multilevel modeling, oversee technology-based data collection and data monitoring, and utilize mixed methodologies to triangulate qualitative and quantitative data.
• Provide implementation science expertise to local team with strong understanding of hybrid design, cluster randomized control trials, and quality improvement approaches to fidelity and supervision.
• Work alongside in-country Program Manager and one other Postdoctoral fellow to provide study oversight, conduct assessments and evaluate program as needed.

The Rwanda Postdoctoral fellow will  be responsible for research and dissemination. S/he will:

• Engage in high-level research and analysis, publishing on projects regarding ongoing work related to the Family Strengthening Intervention in Rwanda
• Present findings to the Government of Rwanda and donors with a focus on intimate partner violence (IPV)
• Qualitative analysis of key informant interviews and process evaluation data
• Collaborate on grant writing and publications, and present at international conferences.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctoral degree, preferably in Public Health, Implementation Science, Social Work, Developmental Psychology, Mental Health, or other related field required
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will need to be a self-driven, creative thinker with strong qualitative and statistical skills to help develop methods which investigate intervention effectiveness in terms of child development and parenting outcomes.  Coursework/training in psychometrics and implementation science is a plus
• Strong ability in use of advanced statistical and computational programming.
• Strong background in implementation science to include hybrid design, cluster randomized control trials, longitudinal studies, and quality improvement approaches to fidelity and supervision that relate to long-term sustainability and scalability
• Particular research interest in intimate partner violence (IPV) desirable
• Some background related to conducting research in culturally diverse contexts, preferably in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
• Publication record that demonstrates candidate’s capacities is also desirable
• Proficiency in utilizing computer applications including Microsoft Office, STATA, R, MAXQDA, and other applicable quantitative and qualitative data analysis platforms
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including Community Based
• Expertise in implementation science in LMICs, fidelity monitoring and mixed methods research
• Understanding of the application of technology both for data collection as well as routine symptom monitoring, fidelity monitoring and quality improvement efforts in global mental health and child development
• Ability to travel internationally in order to supervise and support Rwanda research projects.  This position will be based 100% of the time in Rwanda after an orientation period in Boston

Please apply directly via Boston College’s Careers website and reference job requisition 1663.

Questions?  Email: rpcalab_ssw@bc.edu

The Seattle Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Innovation (COIN) (www.pugetsound.hsrd.research.va.gov) at the Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, and the Department of Health Services in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (http://depts.washington.edu/hserv) are jointly searching for a Core Investigator/Research Assistant Professor (without tenure) to pursue health services research at the VA in Seattle. We seek applicants with scholarship experience in women’s health.

The COIN is a nationally-renowned health services research program located jointly in Seattle and Denver with an extensive portfolio of more than 100 research projects led by 35 core investigators; an annual budget of $20 million dollars; and a training program for both MD and PhD postdoctoral researchers. The COIN’s objective is to conduct research to improve the delivery of health services to veterans and to contribute to scientific progress in the following:

Veteran-Centered Care which includes self-management across community and healthcare settings, palliative care, and interventions targeting providers and the healthcare system.

Value-Driven Care which includes identifying high value modes of delivering care (best outcomes at lower cost), comparative effectiveness research, and methods of quantifying value.

The mission of the University of Washington Department of Health Services is to work with partners in public health and health care to prepare leaders, design solutions, and conduct innovative research that is translated into practice and policy.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in health services research, psychology, sociology, economics, or a related field, and be a US citizen. We seek applicants who:

• exhibit potential for a distinguished record of scholarship marked by creative, innovative, visionary thinking;
• demonstrate the ability to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams, and across institutions;
• exhibit excellent communication skills, and collaborative working and leadership styles;
• conduct research in one of the fields described above related to women’s health;
• conduct research that will contribute to the COIN and University of Washington priorities;
• demonstrate the ability to work with clinical and administrative partners; and
• have a track record of success in securing competitive grant funding.

The position does not include salary support, and the successful applicant is expected  to support themselves though existing grants, such as a VA career development award or NIH K award.

The successful applicant will be a Core Investigator at the VA HSR&D COIN, eligible to apply for research funding from the extensive VA HSR&D research programs (www.hsrd.research.va.gov) as well as other funding sources. The successful applicant will be appointed to the faculty of the Department of Health Services, University of Washington. Additioanlly, the candidate will have opportunities to work with faculty and graduate students, and contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department, including the School of Public Health’s Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, an interdisciplinary program that provides graduate-level training in maternal and child health research and practice.

The position is full-time for an indefinite term appointment at the VA and is a full-time, non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Washington. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. University of Washington faculty members engage in teaching, research and service. This position is contingent on available funding.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide the following with their application:

• A formal letter of interest indicating their research interests;
• Curriculum vitae;
• A minimum of four letters of recommendation;
• Two to three samples of research publications or reports; and
• A statement noting how their research, service and teaching (if applicable) have the potential to support the University of Washington’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (http://www.washington.edu/diversity).

Review of applications will begin March 19, 2018 and continue until up to two positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit their application materials to: Barbara Majerczyk / HSR&D COIN Search Committee / 1660 Columbian Way, S-152, Seattle, WA 98108 or by email to Barbara.Majerczyk@va.gov. Direct any questions to Christian D. Helfrich, Search Committee Chair Christian.Helfrich@va.gov

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at ASU is presently rebuilding, including adding six new tenure-track faculty, four new lecturers and a new School Director in the last 18 months.  As part of bringing new energy to a successful program in Sociology and the minor in Anthropology, the School now seeks to hire a full-time, benefits-eligible Lecturer.

The successful candidate will deliver primarily in-person, lower and upper division courses in the Sociology major and minor, the Sociocultural Anthropology minor, and methods courses serving the social sciences degrees, which include Political Science, Social Justice & Human Rights, and interdisciplinary Social & Behavioral Sciences. This is a 9-month academic appointment. Subsequent annual renewal is possible, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the School. Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience. Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of interest complement or extend one or more of the School’s traditional social emphases: social movements, im/migration, social justice, international development, and gender.

The School seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to building a more inclusive faculty. This is an opportunity to participate in a rapidly growing, socially conscious, innovative liberal arts program embedded in a major R1 research institution. ASU has a strong commitment to a racially diverse faculty and to admitting a student body reflective of contemporary America.

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must a) have a PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or closely-related interdisciplinary field by the time of appointment; and, b) a record of successful in-person teaching with in higher education.

Desired Qualifications
a) Experience of teaching introductory courses in sociology,  anthropology, or a related inter-disciplinary field; b) the ability to teach contemporary theory and quantitative methods in the social sciences; c) the ability to teach Mexico-US Borderlands, sociology of murder, social problems, and/or social psychology; d) an ability to teach online classes; e) a demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation students; and, f) whose areas of interest complement or extend one or more of the School’s traditional social emphases: social movements, im/migration, social justice, international development, and gender.

Application deadline: March 23, 2018; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10803. Please reference job# 12292

Requested material will include:  1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae with contact information, and, 3) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted during initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification).

The goal of this funding opportunity announcement is to support research that will further elucidate the pathways involved in the relationship between education and health outcomes and in doing so to carefully identify the specific aspects and qualities of education that are responsible for this relationship and what the mediating factors are that affect the nature of the causal relationship.

Learn more about this opportunity at the link below.

The goal of this funding opportunity announcement is to support research that will further elucidate the pathways involved in the relationship between education and health outcomes and in doing so to carefully identify the specific aspects and qualities of education that are responsible for this relationship and what the mediating factors are that affect the nature of the causal relationship.

Learn more about this opportunity at the link below.

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite qualified researchers to submit grant applications aimed at improving and developing methodology in the behavioral and social sciences through innovations in research design, measurement, data collection and data analysis techniques.

The participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) encourage research that will improve the quality and scientific power of behavioral and social science data relevant to the IC missions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Scientific/Research Contact (see Section VII, Agency Contacts) of the IC that most closely matches their research focus to determine IC interest in the proposed research topic.

Visit the link below to learn more.

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite qualified researchers to submit grant applications aimed at improving and developing methodology in the behavioral and social sciences through innovations in research design, measurement, data collection and data analysis techniques.

The participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) encourage research that will improve the quality and scientific power of behavioral and social science data relevant to the IC missions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Scientific/Research Contact (see Section VII, Agency Contacts) of the IC that most closely matches their research focus to determine IC interest in the proposed research topic.