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
CIFAR invites exceptional early career researchers to join CIFAR’s global network of 370 researchers from 18 countries who together are pursuing answers to some of the most complex challenges facing the world today. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding, skills training, mentorship, and opportunities to collaborate with outstanding colleagues from diverse disciplines to position scholars as leaders and agents of change within academia and beyond.
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars receive:
• $100,000 CDN in unrestricted research support
• A two-year membership to a CIFAR research program, with outstanding research leaders from across disciplines. Learn what it’s like to be a CIFAR Fellow
• Specialized leadership and communication skills training
Eligibility
Applicants can be from anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of a full-time academic appointment. Please note that postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply to the program. Scholars’ research interests must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program.
In 2018, the eligible programs are:
• Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness
• Bio-Inspired Solar Energy
• Gravity & the Extreme Universe
• Humans & the Microbiome
• Molecular Architecture of Life
How to apply
All applications are submitted online and must include letters of reference. See detailed overview of the CIFAR Azrieli 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.
Breaking the Silence: Speaker Series hosted by UW Women’s Center & Seattle HSD
About
Breaking the Silence is a speaker series on domestic violence and sexual assault hosted by the UW Women’s Center and the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD). This first event will have have four panelists and one moderator addressing the issue of gender-based violence in immigrant and refugee communities.
Panelists:
• Carlin Yoophum, Domestic Violence Program Director – Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
• Farhiya Mohamed, Domestic Violence Advocate – Somali Family Safety Task Force
• Norma Guzman, Domestic Violence Program Manager – Consejo Counseling Services
• Senait Habte, Assistant Director – UW Women’s Center
Moderated by Lan Pham, HSD – Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 18th, 2018
Time: 3:30PM – 5:00PM
More details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/553458561661942/
Location
4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Husky Union Building (HUB), 332
University of Washington
RSVP
The event is free, but please RSVP!
Call for Contributions: Research Workshop on Demographic Research in the Digital Age
Call for Contributions:
Research workshop on Demographic Research in the Digital Age
Denver (Colorado), United States, 25 April 2018, from 1 to 5 pm.
Organized by the IUSSP Scientific Panel on Big Data and Population Processes, as a side event at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the PAA.
Deadline for submissions: February 15, 2018
The IUSSP Panel on Big Data and Population Processes invites contributions from colleagues interested in Digital Demography. The Panel encourages submissions from researchers who wish to present their work, as well as the attendance of scholars and students interested in broadening their exposure to the topic.
Read the full call for contributions.
Organizing Committee: Emilio Zagheni, Francesco Billari, and Guy Abel
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Feehan: “Estimating Internet Adoption around the World using a Sample of Facebook Users.”
Dennis Feehan will also offer a mini-tutorial on “Getting started with network methods for estimation of demographic quantities.”
This workshop is intended to favor communication and exchange between researchers who study the implications of digital technologies for demographic behavior as well as the applications of new data from digital sources to understand population processes.
Topics that are relevant for the workshop include, but are not limited to:
- Population research with social media data
- Demographic features of online communities or services
- Sentiment analysis associated to demographic events like immigration
- Implications of social media and Internet for demographic behavior
- Nowcasting fertility, mortality or migration with online data
- Understanding population health with social media data
- Methods for extracting information from non-representative samples
- Applications of demographic methods to online populations
- Applications of data for online advertisers to demographic research
Submissions and Registration:
ALL participants who would like to attend the workshop session must register online, both those who would like to present and those who wish only to attend without presenting. There are a limited number of places, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please note that IUSSP will not be able to provide any travel support. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but participants are expected to cover the costs for travel and accommodations.