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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

What will America look like at mid-century?  US 2050, an initiative of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and the Ford Foundation, will examine and analyze the multiple demographic, socioeconomic, and fiscal trends that will shape the nation in the decades ahead. Engaging leading scholars in the areas of demographics, poverty studies, labor economics, macroeconomics, political science, and sociology, US 2050 will create a comprehensive view of our economic and fiscal future – and the implications for the social and financial well-being of Americans.

Project Description

In the coming decades, a transformational wave of foreseeable demographic changes will create a new American tapestry. Social, economic, and technological changes will reshape the domestic and global economy, and the nation’s fiscal condition will face increasing challenges resulting from a range of factors, including an aging society and a structural mismatch between spending and revenues. These interconnected trends will have significant, but not yet fully understood, implications for the social and financial well-being of Americans. US 2050 will explore these issues and their link to the country’s fiscal and economic health.

The project’s goal is to foster a clearer vision of America’s future and spur a sense of urgency to address pressing policy concerns, thereby laying the groundwork for better outcomes. In 2050, today’s newborn will be entering her prime working years, and one out of every four of today’s 65-year olds will still be living. All of us have a stake in the trends that will unfold in coming decades.

The project will engage leading scholars and provide grants to support research. The insights and learnings gained from the new work will be shared at gatherings that will bring together authors of papers, academic and substantive experts, and, ultimately, policy leaders.

A distinguished Advisory Committee is guiding the project, bringing valuable expertise across the key research disciplines. The Committee is coordinated by the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution, and will assist with the framing of research questions, selection of successful proposals and the review of submitted papers.

March 2018 Call for Proposals: Research Topics and Questions

US 2050 is issuing a new, second call for papers to expand upon and complement the areas of focus in paper submissions already received through our November 2017 call for papers. In this March call for papers, we have defined additional questions and topics as outlined below. Economists, political scientists, sociologists, demographers and other scholars are invited to submit proposals for US 2050.

The broad questions below outline areas we are most interested in, but we invite your ideas or suggestions for alternative topics and approaches to the material. We are particularly interested in proposals that go beyond the national median and aggregate trends to examine differences and similarities among sub-groups in the population.

Research areas for March Call for Papers

The Department of Economics and Business at Colorado College announces a one semester Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics positions to begin in August 2018. A PhD in economics is required, but ABD candidates will also be considered.

Colorado College is distinctive for it modular “Block Plan” calendar.  The academic year is divided into eight 3-1/2 week blocks.  The semester-long visitor would be expected to teach three blocks.

A successful candidate must exhibit the potential for excellence in teaching and for contributing to the department’s scholarly activities. The application should include a cover letter, statements describing both your commitment to teaching and scholarly interests, a curriculum vita, graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcript is acceptable, and if considered for employment an official transcript will be required), and contact information (email addresses are required) for a minimum of three references (at least one of which should address teaching ability). To apply for this position please submit your application at https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/3215

The department will hold phone/skype/on-campus interviews in the spring of 2018. We will continue to consider applications until the position is filled.

Additional information about Colorado College and the Economics and Business Department is available at http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu

Position Description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a full-time one-year visiting assistant professor of cultural anthropology to begin August 2018. We seek a ethnographically grounded cultural anthropologist who specializes in medical anthropology. The successful candidate will be required to teach a 2/3 teaching load. In addition, the candidate must work effectively with colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary setting.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have
• a PhD in Anthropology in hand by the start of the appointment.
• ability to teach Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Medical Anthropology.
• excellent oral and written communication skills.
• effective interpersonal skills.
• demonstrable record of effective teaching experience at the university level.
• strong research agenda

Preferred Qualifications

The department is looking for a colleague who can complement the scholarship of current faculty members. The program and department value interdisciplinary work, therefore preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting, as well as with programs such as Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Studies (TIPS) and Women and Gender Studies (WGS). In addition, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply.

The Department of Health Services at the University of Washington seeks to fill one full-time faculty position with a focus on Health Disparities and Inequities as an Assistant Professor (WOT*) on a 12 month service period, with an anticipated start date in fall 2018.

We are looking for individuals with a PhD degree or equivalent terminal degree in public health or a related discipline, including but not limited to health services, health behavior, health policy, demography, economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, social work, social epidemiology, geography, gender studies, ethnic studies and cultural studies.  We are especially interested in candidates with experience in health care disparities, social determinants of health, health informatics, implementation science, or health policy.

Faculty members in our department are expected to: (a) conduct an independent research program that complements department, School, and University research initiatives and programs, (b) participate in collaborative research programs as appropriate to his/her interests, (c) teach in the department’s educational programs, and (d) mentor undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.

Applicants for this position should have research interests focused on populations in the United States whose health status is impacted by social and structural inequities, such as racial and ethnic minorities, immigrant populations, people with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and sexual or gender minorities.  More specifically, we are interested in candidates with the following skills:

• Strong methodologic skills, including quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research approaches.
• Experience working in collaborative interdisciplinary research teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain research ties to underserved communities.
• Potential to generate external funding for research over time.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and diversity and equity issues in higher education. This includes the ability or potential to involve undergraduate and graduate students in faculty-directed research and/or mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate students in independent research.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• A letter of interest describing your research interests and teaching experience
• A diversity statement that describes your experience related to diversity, inclusion and equity, as well as your potential to contribute to our diversity mission and commitment to being an anti-racist institution
• Curriculum Vitae
• Four references or four letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin March 31, 2018. The position is open until filled.

Send application materials via email to:

Holly Bergstrom, Manager of Faculty Human Resource:  hb2@uw.edu

Department of Health Services, University of Washington

The Department of Economics at the University of Virginia seeks applications to fill an important non-tenure-track teaching position, with responsibilities for teaching five to six courses in some of the following areas: introductory and intermediate courses in micro and macro; and introductory econometrics. This full- or part-time salaried position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, General Faculty or other non-track title appropriate to experience, starts in the fall term of 2018 for a term of no more than three years and is renewable based on performance and continued availability of funding. We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching in a world class institution. Applicants must have a PhD in Economics or a related field at the time of application.

Review of applications will begin April 30, 2018, and this posting will remain open until filled. To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile online through JOBS@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu), and include the following: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a brief reflective teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations) attached as Other1, and complete contact information for three professional references. Search on Posting number 0622680.

For questions regarding this position, contact Joe Earhart at jie4b@virginia.edu.

Brown University announces a search for the position of Associate Director of the research initiative on Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences.  More information on the program is available at https://www.brown.edu/academics/spatial-structures-in-social-sciences/.  This is a 10-month per year position, with potential for salary during summer from external grants, beginning September 1, 2018.

 The Associate Director will participate in scholarly program development and training across multiple disciplines.  The individual will have primary responsibility for coordination of a series of colloquia, workshops and clinics designed to introduce faculty and students to tools of spatial analysis.  The Associate Director will teach two courses per year including Introduction to GIS and will lead the S4 Fellows program for doctoral students.  Candidates should have a PhD in hand or firmly expected by September 2018 and should show promise of significant scholarship and ability to provide instruction in methods of spatial analysis. 

The Associate Director will be appointed as Assistant Professor (Research) in the Population Studies and Training Center, and will have access to the considerable PSTC research infrastructure.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. 

 Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of up to three publications or working papers, and names/contact information for three persons who can comment on qualifications for this position.  Materials should be posted to Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/49059

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but to guarantee full consideration a candidate should apply by April 10, 2018.

Contact Tom Alarie (thomas_alarie@brown.edu) with any questions.

The new Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) at Universidad Mayor is seeking candidates for four open-rank full-time tenure track positions. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until all four positions are filled. 

 The goals of the CPPR are to conduct high-quality, interdisciplinary, and collaborative policy-relevant research, as well as to train new researchers in a context of global change. Demographic, epidemiological, technological, and environmental changes are taking place around the globe, raising new questions and challenges for public policies in a number of areas across the life course, including redesigning work and retirement, preventing and treating chronic diseases, supporting families and caregivers, addressing immigration and multiculturalism, promoting sustainable urban environments, among many others. 

 The CPPR will use mixed methods and embrace the new role that policy-relevant research must adopt in an era of big “cells to society” data. We seek candidates with a strong publication record that is appropriate to their rank, proven capacities to establish successful research collaborations, the ability to offer graduate courses and direct doctoral dissertations, and fluent in English. Above the rank of Assistant Professor, a record of funded research is also desirable. 

 Applicants must have a PhD by the time of appointment. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including population, behavioral, and statistical sciences (sociology, economics, demography, gerontology, geography, epidemiology, sociomedical sciences, global health, health policy and management, psychology, biostatistics, statistical engineering, information statistics, applied statistics, among others). Priority will be given to candidates with the ability to conduct research using advanced statistics and to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting. The substantive areas of research and teaching are open. The average teaching load ranges from 4 to 8 hours per week, depending on rank. The official instruction language is Spanish, although particular class modules and graduate classes can be taught in English. Candidates with basic knowledge of Spanish are welcomed, but need to achieve proficiency after an initial period of induction. Salaries are competitive and standardized depending on rank. 

Applicants should submit by email: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) letter of application, and (3) one or two samples of written work. Please also arrange for three references to email letters separately. All application materials should be emailed at both politicaspublicasumayor@gmail.com and cipp@umayor.cl.

The U.S. Census Bureau is interested in meeting with qualified U.S. citizens with education and expertise in demography, sociology, economics, geography, and related social sciences.  Training in demographic analysis, survey research, geographic information systems, and/or quantitative data analysis of large datasets is preferred.  U.S. Census Bureau employees work on topics such as: population distribution; population estimates and projections; race and ethnicity; international technical assistance; housing; socio-economic characteristics; employment; disability; health insurance coverage; and migration.

Representatives will meet with those interested in careers at the U.S. Census Bureau during the Population Association of America (PAA) annual meeting in Denver, CO.  We will conduct half hour informational sessions on April 26 and April 27 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Tower Court B.  Please email David Zaslow (David.C.Zaslow@census.gov) to sign up prior to the conference or visit the Census Bureau’s exhibition booth during the conference for any remaining time slots.  Please share this invitation with all interested individuals.

Applicants should apply for employment opportunities at www.usajobs.gov.  It is helpful to set up an account on the site, then to create a saved search on the word “Census”, to receive an email notification the day after a job opportunity appears.

Two job announcements on USAJobs.gov will coincide with the conference.  A job announcement will appear for Recent Graduates (who graduated in the last two years).  Those with whom we meet in Tower Court B will be able to apply with assistance from Census representatives.  Others will be able to apply on USAJobs.gov on the following Monday and Tuesday, April 30 and May 1.  There also will be a job announcement for career-conditional job opportunities that will appear on USAJobs.gov in late April.

The Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applicants from all sources.