Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology

Professor of Sociology/Anthropology & Department Chair

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Richmond (UR) invites applications for the position of Department Chair to begin during the summer 2018. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record as a teacher-scholar in either Sociology or Cultural Anthropology.

We seek an established scholar with an exceptional publication record who also thrives in teaching and mentoring in the context of an undergraduate environment. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the dedication, vision, and skills to lead a diverse department. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity throughout their career. The candidate should have a PhD in related fields, teaching and publication record commensurate with the rank of Full Professor at the University of Richmond, and administrative experience in higher education. Applications will be also accepted from Associate Professors who are prepared for promotion to Full Professor. The Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology reports to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. The Chair will serve for a five-year term, renewable, with a specific review in the third year and other reviews consistent with Chair appointment in Arts & Sciences.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology serves approximately 900 students annually. Additional information on the department can be found at https://socanth.richmond.edu/faculty/. The Chair of Sociology and Anthropology will lead a department of eight tenured and tenure stream faculty, in addition to term and adjunct faculty, a diverse group both in human and intellectual terms. Arts & Sciences comprises 70% of the undergraduate majors at the university. The first-year class in the fall of 2017 was comprised of 30% underrepresented students and 10% international students.

Applicants should apply click “Apply Now” at the top of the page and submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including leadership appropriate to the rank of full professor and experience working with diverse populations; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research, teaching, and leadership (interests and philosophy); (4) sample publications; (5) names and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications is rolling, until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2018. Questions about the search should be addressed to Patrice Rankine, prankine@richmond.edu.

Lecturer in Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida is inviting applications for a Lecturer in Sociology to begin August 16, 2018. This is a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure accruing position, renewable appointment. The Lecturer will serve as Course Coordinator for SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology, as well as teach 2-3 high-demand or foundational courses each semester, and contribute to other instructional needs of the undergraduate Sociology program, such as some advising duties. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology upon appointment.

Job Description
The department and university value the central role of lecturers in delivering high quality undergraduate curricula, evident in a well-defined promotion structure (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Master Lecturer), a professional development leave program, and access to travel funds. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

The Department is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activity, and social opportunities.

The interdisciplinary Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law is located within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Department faculty are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in criminology, environmental sociology, health disparities, social inequalities, and global race and ethnic studies. The Department faculty are involved in UF’s many centers and institutes, such as the Center for the Study of Race & Race Relations, the Center for Latin American Studies, and many others. The Department has over 1,000 undergraduate majors and 75 graduate students in the Sociology and Criminology Programs. More information about the Department and its programs can be found at http://soccrim.clas.ufl.edu.

Advertised Salary
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Sociology upon appointment.

Preferred Qualifications
We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted on-line at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/listing, job number 505889 (and must include a CV, letter of application that includes a statement of your teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence and accomplishments, samples of peer or student teaching evaluations (as available), a statement on your commitment to diversity in teaching and service, sample syllabi, and a writing sample. In addition, names and email addresses for three references must be provided on the application. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested for selected applicants. The committee will begin reviewing applications January 26, 2018. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Assistant Professor of Real Estate Finance and Economics

The University of Southern Californias Sol Price School of Public Policy invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor, teaching real estate finance and economics. The position is based in Los Angeles, CA. Ph.D. required. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, c.v., and three references to Yurri Hyun, Appointment and Promotion Coordinator at yhyun@usc.edu.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Psychology Department in the School of Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure track position in Clinical Psychology (Multicultural emphasis) to begin August 2018. Sonoma State seeks to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Refer to #104482 on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Teaching responsibilities include three undergraduate courses each semester. Depending on the needs of the department and the applicant’s areas of expertise, the selected candidate will teach courses in psychopathology, multicultural psychology, research methods, group processes, counseling, and clinical psychology. In addition to relevant existing courses, the successful candidate also may teach courses in the areas of her or his interest and expertise. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of research/scholarship involving undergraduates. The department is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to provide academic and career advising to students, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, and to serve on campus-wide committees.

Professional Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have earned a doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited institution. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is required as well as experience leading an active research program that involves undergraduate students. It is also expected that the candidate is engaging in publishable research within their area of expertise.

To be recommended for tenure, the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory performance in four areas: teaching effectiveness; scholarship, research, creative achievement and professional development; service to the University; and public service and service to the community. Although tenure may be granted at any time, contract provisions specify that “the normal period of probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time probationary service and credited service, if any. Any deviation from the normal six (6) year probationary period shall be the decision of the President following his/her consideration of recommendations from the department or equivalent unit and appropriate administrator(s).” Tenure is required for promotion above the level of Associate Professor.

Rank and Salary

Salary, service credit, and rank (when appropriate) depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.

The approximate salary range for this position is $68,000 to $72,500, depending on experience.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to www.sonoma.edu/jobs and select Job Opportunities. If you are not currently employed at Sonoma State University, select the External Applicants box. You will be redirected to a list of all available jobs at Sonoma State University. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not applied for a job at Sonoma State University previously you will be asked to Register Now in order to proceed. After submitting the application letter and curriculum vitae, please proceed to My Career Tools to attach the additional required documents. Your statement of research interests may be a statement of scholarship and/or creative activity if appropriate to your discipline. PDFs are the preferred format for all submissions. Once you have submitted all materials, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Applications submitted to the faculty search email address will not be considered, so please use the www.sonoma.edu/jobs link above.

Please submit:

Required

Application letter
Curriculum vitae

Additional Required Documents

Statement of Research Accomplishments and Goals
Teaching Statement
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Contact Information for three (3) References to be contacted by the committee members

References will be contacted for finalists only. Finalists will also be asked to submit a copy of a representative publication.

Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.

Associate Professor & Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, School of Social Work

Portland State University School of Social Work has two position openings for the following:

Associate Professor: The School of Social Work at Portland State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor. Our School seeks applicants to teach in the Master of Social Work program with a substantive focus on research and scholarship, teaching, and service in the area of health across the lifespan with a focus on aging. Interested candidates who demonstrate an ability and interest in participating in realizing and moving forward the mission, values, and vision of the School, particularly those with knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to racial equity and related frameworks are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is a nine-month, full-time academic appointment, scheduled to begin September 2018.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice: The Master of Social Work program in Portland State University’s School of Social Work invites applications for one non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice. Our program seeks applicants to provide instruction in the MSW program advanced clinical practice sequence, foundation practice courses, and electives. Various assignments for non-tenure track instructional and research faculty may include direct instruction, supporting scholarly activities, and service to the University, community, and profession. This is a nine-month, full-time academic appointment, scheduled to begin September 2018. We primarily seek applicants who have professional experience in adult mental health and are skilled at cross-agency collaboration. Ideal candidates will also provide evidence of experience working effectively around issues of social justice, diversity, racial equity, and inclusion, with demonstrated capacity to meet the needs of underrepresented students and other marginalized groups. Previous experience in graduate education and/or online instruction is highly preferred.

TO APPLY: Please read the qualifications in the full job announcement at the PSU Website and apply here: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/

Call for Submissions: 2018 Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS) Conference

Submissions are invited for the IAPHS 2018 conference, “Pushing the Boundaries of Population Health Science: Social Inequalities, Biological Processes, and Policy Implications.” This 4th annual interdisciplinary population health research conference will convene October 3-5, 2018 at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, DC.

Please see the Call for Submissions for more details and information on how to submit. The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2018 and those submitting will be notified of decisions by June 15, 2018. Registration for the October conference will open April 1, 2018 for members of IAPHS and May 15 for non-members. Follow the links for further information about the conference and membership in IAPHS.

Call for Applications: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Global Scholars Program

Postdoctoral Training in the Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

The University of Southern California Multidisciplinary Training in Gerontology Program will make two postdoctoral appointments for two years in the Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia as part of its NIA supported training grant. Candidates should be planning a research career in ADRD related research.

US citizenship or permanent residency is required for these appointments. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Read more about the program and application process here: http://gero.usc.edu/mrtraining-in-gero/.

Deadline for Application Submissions is January 30, 2018.

Call for Applications: Genomics for Social Scientists Workshop

Researchers from the University of Michigan invite you to apply to the Genomics for Social Scientists workshop, held at the University of Michigan from June 18-22, 2018.

The purpose of this NIA-sponsored workshop is to familiarize researchers with genetic data and provide hands-on training on incorporating genetic information into social science analyses. Using both lecture and lab formats, participants will use tutorial versions of the Health and Retirement Study core survey data and genetic data files. The week-long workshop will offer a multitude of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among attendees and feedback from University of Michigan investigators and course instructors. This year’s guest speakers include:

Pam Herd, Professor of Public Affairs and Sociology University of Wisconsin – Madison and Principal Investigator, Wisconsin Longitudinal Study
Ben Domingue, Assistant Professor, Stanford

This course is designed to primarily benefit researchers who already have experience conducting statistical examinations of behavioral traits, but who may have little or no genetic or biological training. Investigators interested in a better understanding of genomic analysis as it applies to social and behavioral science research are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due February 9, 2018

Questions? Contact genomicsworkshop@umich.edu.

For more information on how to apply, available travel stipends, and curriculum, please visit: https://hrs.isr.umich.edu/genomics-workshop

Call for Proposals: Pilot Projects for Research on Subnational Burden of Disease

CHTF is pleased to announce a call for proposals to fund one- to two-year pilot projects to conduct novel social science research that expands the evidence base and understanding related to health and aging. Applications that leverage Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data, bring an international focus to understanding health outcomes and health disparities, or examine trends at the subnational country level are particularly welcome. Individual awards usually range from $15,000 to $75,000 each. Indirect costs are not allowed. Funded projects are expected to generate presentations and publications that will form the basis of further applications to the National Institute on Aging, the National Institutes of Health, or other funding bodies.

Read the full Call for Proposals here. Access the proposal narrative template here and the budget template here.

Pilot Project Guidelines & Eligibility

Pilot project awards are open to social scientists at any institution worldwide who qualify to have principal investigator status within their home institution. All pilot awards are subject to the National Institutes of Health approval and, where relevant, foreign clearance process.

Researchers who have not previously worked on the determinants of population health are prioritized, but all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. While we do not have funding for all ideas, we welcome collaboration and are enthusiastic about engaging in conversation with researchers who are interested in working more closely with us as affiliates of the center. Researchers awarded pilots will either be or become affiliates of the Center for Health Trends and Forecasts.

Application and submission processes:

Proposal Narrative (See template)
NIH biosketch for principal investigator (Click here to see instructions samples)
Line item budget. (See template) Allowable costs are salary, travel, and supplies. Indirect costs are not allowed.
Letter of support from senior investigator willing to serve as a mentor for the proposed study
No annexes are allowed

Submit proposals to chtf@uw.edu by January 31, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Only completed proposals submitted via email and received by the deadline will be considered.