Brown University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Native American and Indigenous Studies as part of the President’s Diversity Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The fellowship is affiliated with the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISB), the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, and the department most closely related to the candidate’s academic interests.

The candidate will teach one course per year, e.g., an introductory course on Native American and Indigenous Studies or a course in the candidate’s specialty. Additionally, the candidate will organize a panel or lecture series each year on a key topic in contemporary Native American and Indigenous Studies. We recommend applicants contact a possible mentor or mentors from NAISB-affiliated faculty (see https://www.brown.edu/academics/native-american-and-indigenous-studies/faculty). The purpose of a mentor is not necessarily to have perfect disciplinary or thematic overlap (indeed we encourage cross-discipline and cross-theme pairings), but to be a source of support, professional guidance, and provide an intellectual home.

Bucknell University’s Department of International Relations is seeking to fill a one-year visiting position in International Political Economy/Development beginning in August 2018. Candidates are expected to have a PhD or ABD in Anthropology, Heterodox Economics, International Relations, Sociology, or other relevant interdisciplinary degree.

The successful candidate will teach six courses for the academic year. We are seeking a candidate whose teaching and research interests are broadly International Political Economy/Development. The selected candidate will be able to teach courses on globalization, and Political Economy of Global Resources. The selected candidate may also teach courses emphasizing a regional focus on Latin America.

Applications must be made online at: careers.bucknell.eduOnline applications require a cover letter, CV, statements on the candidates teaching philosophy as well as his/her scholarly agenda, sample syllabi, and three letters of reference. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 25, 2018.

Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. David Mitchell (dmmitche@bucknell.edu) and Dr. Zhiqun Zhu (zhiqun.zhu@bucknell.edu). The Department of International Relations offers a multi-disciplinary major where students take courses from the International Relations faculty who have backgrounds in different disciplines, as well as courses offered in other departments.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland is seeking to fill a position of Lecturer. This person also will serve as Director of Undergraduate Studies. This is a full-time 12-month, non-tenured position, with promotion opportunities. Sociology is a popular undergraduate major at Maryland and we are committed to excellence in our undergraduate program — our faculty have been repeatedly recognized with teaching awards, including the BSOS Excellence in Teaching Award.

A PhD in Sociology and a minimum of 2 years experience teaching Sociology at the college level are required.  Preference will be given for prior experience in academic advising and curriculum development; evidence of innovation in teaching and developing interdisciplinary collaborations; knowledge of student learning outcomes assessments; and an understanding of the diverse needs of undergraduates.

The Director is responsible for administering the undergraduate office, leading the efforts to enhance and innovate undergraduate teaching, and working with other faculty to shape the undergraduate curriculum in preparation for future growth opportunities. In addition to administrative duties, the Director will teach undergraduate courses. The precise teaching load is negotiable with the Chair. Other duties involve working with faculty to help them become more effective teachers including developing and supporting efforts to use technology and other methods to innovate and evaluate teaching within the department.  The remaining duties of this position include supervision of undergraduate advising staff and ensuring prompt, courteous service to students, parents and the campus community. The position requires the ability to work with students, faculty, and administrators as well as excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.

The University of Maryland is located in Prince Georges County, near Washington, DC, accessible from the College Park/UM Metro stop. For more information on the department and the university, we encourage interested persons to visit our website at www.socy.umd.edu.

Please submit all application materials electronically  including (a) a cover letter that addresses suitability for the position, a vision for excellence in undergraduate sociology education, and relevant experiences, (b) a curriculum vita, (c) names of and contact information for three professional references, (d) a teaching portfolio (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and course development).

For best consideration please submit application material by April 20th, 2018 through eTerp by using the quick link provided below. All questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Kahn at jkahn@umd.edu. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Position Quick Link to eTerp: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/58583

JOB PURPOSE

Looking for a dynamic person to join the project team of Dr. Tanya Luhrmann in the Department of Anthropology. The project sets out to understand how cultural variation in ideas about the mind shapes the way people seek and experience the supernatural through a large comparative project. This is a six month fixed-term position.

This is a data support position, reporting to the Project Manager and will assist with data collection, data entry, and data coding. The position will require working independently on some data collection and in tandem with the data entry team and the Project Manager in other data specific areas. This individual will work closely with the Project Manager to expedite the data entry coding progress once the data collection is completed and be critical to the final data analysis. Attention to detail and strong data coding skills are preferred, BA preferred.

CORE DUTIES*

• Prepare correspondence, documents and reports.

• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.

• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed. Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments.

• Prepare, distribute, administer and process questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.

• Type, edit and organize data. Prepare data for input into statistical databases.

• Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs. Review and verify accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to specific guidelines.

• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.

• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

* – Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.

• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.

• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants

 

 

Background

An Assistant or Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Researchers are sought to conduct research and teach in the School of Sociology at Shanghai University. Successful candidates will be based in the international migration of the Asian Demographic Research Institute (ADRI).

The highly rated School of Sociology and Political Sciences at Shanghai University is one of only four `National Key Disciplines` for Sociology in China. The School also has been awarded the `Peak Discipline` (高峰学科) and `Double Excellence Discipline` (双一流学科) national titles.

The Asian Demographic Research Institute, founded in 2015 by the School of Sociology and Political Sciences, aims to be a leading centre for demographic research in the Asia region. Currently comprised of four research pillars, funding is in place for ADRI to grow to approximately 20 research positions, to be filled by a mix of Chinese and foreign scholars. ADRI is the new headquarters of the Asian MetaCenter with MSc and PhD programs in Demography. English is the working language at ADRI. More details can be found online: http://adri.shu.edu.cn/ or on Twitter @ADRIshanghai.

Job Description

The Assistant or Associate Professor will develop their own research agenda focusing on international migration. He/she will work in collaboration with other scholars in the international migration pillar, led by Guy Abel (National Youth 1000 Talent, Shanghai 1000 Foreign Expert), investigating a range of international migration patterns including one or more of; global migration patterns, comparative studies of international migration in Asia, non-Chinese populations in China, Chinese population abroad and the role of migration in population projections. They will be expected to develop their research for publication in leading demographic journals, be capable of teaching courses on the ADRI graduate program and explore external funding opportunities.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to work on similar topics with less teaching and funding responsibilities.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a background in the study of migration (internal or international) with a PhD in demography, sociology, geography, economics or a related disciple. Applications from current doctoral students close to finishing their studies will also be considered. He/she should have a quantitative research orientation to complement the other members of the international migration pillar. The Assistant or Associate Professor position requires candidates to at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Conditions of Employment (All Posts)

Basic employment packages follow standard Chinese government guidelines. Assistant or Associate Professor are permanent positions. Postdoctoral Researcher contracts lengths are offered for two years. Start dates are negotiable. All posts including an apartment on the university campus or a housing bursary of equivalent value. Significant bonus payments are awarded for each successful lead-author publication in SCI or SSCI registered journals.

ADRI will support suitable candidates with applications to Shanghai and National schemes for high skilled researchers. These schemes further boost employment packages to match equivalent positions in top US or European institutes. ADRI has already been successful in supporting a range of similar applications by new staff members.

Application and Further Information

Only electronic submissions in standard document formats (preferably PDF) via the relevant email (below) will be accepted. The following application materials are expected:

1. A cover letter detailing the position of interests (Postdoctoral Researcher, Assistant or Associate Professor) and suitability for the job. 2. Curriculum Vitae. 3. One English language writing sample. Published journal articles are preferred.

The search for candidates will remain open until the position is filled. General enquiries and applications should be sent via email to guy.abel@shu.edu.cn

Position Summary:
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Idaho is seeking a cultural anthropologist for a full-time, tenure-track position who specializes in Native American cultures of the North American Plateau region. Specialization in Native American cultures in regions adjacent to the Plateau is acceptable, though the candidate must be willing and able to teach courses in Plateau Indians and North American Indians as well as conduct research and extension in collaboration with tribes in the Plateau. Successful candidates will contribute to the anthropology program’s emphasis on the Plateau region, the American Indian Studies program; the undergraduate and graduate core curriculum, including supervising graduate student research; advising and mentoring students; and university and department service. The standard teaching load is five courses per year (3/2).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in cultural anthropology or closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered as long as all requirements for the Ph.D. are completed prior to the position start date.
• Courses required to teach: four sub-field introduction to anthropology, peoples of the world, anthropological research methods, Plateau Indians, and North American Indians. Candidates are also expected to contribute to teaching the Integrated Seminar, a freshmen university general education core requirement
• Evidence of university teaching experience.
• Evidence of scholarly potential.
• An ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
• Participation in university and department service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to develop a local/regional research project that can integrate students.
• Ability to teach anthropological history and theory
• Ability to seek external funding

Special Instructions:
First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before April 6, 2018.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourage independence early in the Fellow’s career through supporting his or her research and training goals. The research and training plan of each Fellowship must address important scientific questions within the scope of the SBE Directorate and the specific guidelines in this solicitation. The SPRF program offers two tracks: (I) Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and (II) Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP). See the full text of the solicitation at the link below for a detailed description of these tracks.

The Department of Public Policy at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW)1 is seeking an energetic and engaged Chair to begin July 1, 2018. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with the administrative experience and skills to lead a department that emphasizes quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and community engagement.

The mission of the Department is to improve the quality of public service through teaching current and prospective public servants, through research on public issues, and through service to organizations with public policy interests. The Department awards bachelor and master degrees. Undergraduate concentrations are Criminal Justice, Health Care Management, Law and Public Policy, and Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Graduate concentrations are Health Systems Administration and Policy, Public Administration and Policy, and Nonprofit Management.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in criminal justice, health administration, public or nonprofit management, political science, sociology, or a related field and must have qualifications to be a tenured associate or full professor. Experience in government, criminal justice, health, nonprofit administration, or other related field is required. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, and manage the day-to-day operations of the Department in collaboration with the faculty in the Department. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The faculty in the Public Policy have backgrounds in Political Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Public Management, and Public Health. The Department currently has approximately 210 undergraduate and graduate students. PFW1 (see www.ipfw.edu) is the largest institution of higher learning in northeast Indiana, offering more than 200 degrees and certificates to a student body of more than 8,000. PFW’s commitment to community engagement makes it an economic, cultural, and societal leader in the region. PFW is located in Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 425,000. PFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The review of applications will begin March 26th and will continue until the position is filled. All candidates who are interviewed should prepare a 45-60 minute instructional presentation. Please submit a letter of application explaining how you would contribute to our program and teaching needs; a curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching effectiveness; unofficial transcripts; and the names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Andrew Downs, Search Committee Chair
Department of Public Policy
Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Room Neff Hall 260
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Telephone: 260-481-6691
Fax: 260-481-6985
E-mail: downsa@ipfw.edu

Old Dominion University’s Department of Political Science and Geography invites applications for a lecturer position in its geography program to begin in August 2018. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a variety of undergraduate courses in human geography and geographic techniques. Approximately one-quarter of the position entails GIS lab management. GIS lab management duties include coordinating with technology services for software installation and related issues, equipment inventory, coordinating lab schedule, and facilitating campus and external GIS activities. Other duties include advising undergraduate students in the major and other contributions of service to the department and college as needed.

A Masters or PhD in geography or closely related field and proficiency in the use of geospatial technologies are required.

To apply, submit a cover letter outlining your teaching interests and knowledge of geospatial technologies, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to https://jobs.odu.edu/   Review of applications will begin April 2, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Thomas Chapman (techapma@odu.edu). More information about the geography program can be found at https://www.odu.edu/pols-geog/geography