The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is now accepting applications for its 2018-2019 U.S. Policy Communication Training Program.

Please complete the online application to apply!

Applications close February 16, 2018.

Program Description

The U.S. Policy Communication Training Program builds on PRB’s 40-year legacy of training researchers to bridge the gap between research findings and the policy development process. While research often has profound practical implications, it must be communicated effectively to a variety of nontechnical audiences to influence policy and programmatic change. The U.S. Policy Communication Training Program prepares researchers to influence policy and practice through effective communication.

Through the U.S. Policy Communication Training Program, participants will:

• Understand the process by which research informs the policy environment.
• Learn various ways to communicate findings to U.S. and international policy audiences.
• Improve their ability to communicate in written and verbal formats.

Core training sessions cover the research to policy gap, communication strategies to link research to policy, writing for policy and nontechnical audiences, and effective content for and delivery of presentations.

This program is made possible by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—National Institutes of Health (NIH) Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

Who Should Apply?

The training is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) pursuing doctoral programs at reputable U.S. academic institutions and who are between their 3rd and 5th year of studies. Priority is given to applicants who are current or previous trainees of NICHD-supported population centers in the United States.

Research Requirements

Applicants may be in any field of study, but their research focus must be related to demography, reproductive health, or population health.

• Demographic topics include population dynamics, distribution, growth, and decline; migration; fertility, nuptiality, and family demography; mortality and morbidity; or the causes and consequences of demographic change.
• Reproductive health studies of interest are limited to behavioral and social science research.
• Population health areas include human health, productivity, and development at the population level. The populations of concern may be U.S. or non-U.S. populations.

Application Information

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline for applying is 11:59 PM ET on Feb. 16, 2018. The training program awards will be announced in April 2017.

Applicants must submit the following to PRB:

• A completed application form.
• An up-to-date resume with a full list of educational and other professional activities.
• Two letters of reference sent directly from the person writing the reference.

To apply, please complete the online application and submit all required information and documents. Letters of reference must be emailed directly toUSPolicyTraining@prb.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact Laura Bloom at USPolicyTraining@prb.org.

Zimbabwe: Population Health in Action

Program Dates: July 19 – August 17, 2018 (Summer B term)

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, and surrounding areas; Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Matabeleland North Province; Chidamoyo Hospital, Karoi, Zimbabwe.

For the second year, the Honors Program in collaboration with Global Health and the School of Nursing is pleased to offier a unique opportunity to view public health in practice. This Zimbabwe immersion experience with the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences (UZCHS) Zichire Program, will allow evolving learners interested in global health careers to have a first hand experience learning how accruing an evidence-basis in resource-limited settings is crucial for population health.  A core component of this study abroad is learning how public health research is translated to implementation of programs and policies.

Program directors will lead students on a study abroad program to observe work with a Zimbabwe public health research and implementation team (Zichire), health care services and implementation research and evaluation offered by a Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care provincial medical directorate. The Zuchire program is part of the Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe.  The Ministry of Health and Child Care Provincial Medical Directorate of the Matabeleland North Province will lead students through observations of research, evaluation, and health services in their province.  Participatory learning in rural and community health will also occur at rural District Hospitals. A core component of this study abroad program is learning how public health research is translated to policies impacting population health in a lower-middle income country. Students will learn about and observe research, evaluation and implementation of public health programs, and clinical care programs all focused on improving population health.

Students will attend a one week seminar, on site at the University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, in Harare, Zimbabwe.  Lectures will be the basis of observations in the field and clinic settings.  They will cover diverse topics such as:  clinical care training and services of ‘western’ and traditional health care practices, public health field epidemiology, public health research, implementation science, community-based health program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of community and clinical programs. In addition, policy and health discussions led by Ministry of Health and Child Care colleagues, College of Health Sciences faculty, and UW professors will be conducted.  Lectures will be focused on how one achieves population health via an integrated policy, research, evaluation, and care framework.  Students will then observe this population health approach in action.  Students will observe field activities in Harare and surrounding areas of the Zichire research and implementation team, and in two field settings (Bulawayo and Chidamoyo).  During weeks two and three, students will be divided into two groups, which will be ‘attached’ to observe practitioners in each of two sites in consecutive order: 1) provincial medical services implementation and policy research (Provincial Medical Directorate and the Field Epidemiology Program); and 3) clinical care practice (Chidamoyo Hospital).

Student experiences will be documented in daily reflections, and in blogs or portfolios.  Students will provide a final presentation of their learning and experiences in Zimbabwe.  Honors students will document their experiences in their Honors Learning Portfolios.

Application Process

This study abroad program is designed for Undergraduates in the Honors Program; Undergraduates in the School of Nursing and Global Health; Undergraduates in Public Health; Select graduate students in the School of Nursing and the Department of Global Health; students in other majors with a focus on health, such as health psychology, medical sociology or anthropology, and students across campus, on a space available basis, who are interested in the topic.

Students who have taken other college-level HIV/AIDS courses (syllabus will need to be provided to Drs. Kasprzyk and Montano) are also able to sign up for the study abroad program.

Students should be ready to work with a wide variety of individuals including public health practitioners, researchers, clinicians, in both urban and rural LMICs. Students will be representing the University of Washington, and the University of Zimbabwe to communities and entities they will be working with and should be intellectually open and comfortable working with diverse populations.

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Deadline: Jan 31, 2018

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.

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/.