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Position Title: Associate or Full Professor
Institution: Brandeis University
Department: Social and Political Consequences of Disease
Contact: Kristen Stevens
Phone: not provided
Address:
Heller School for Sociology and Management
MS 035, Brandeis University
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Job Description:
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management of Brandeis University invites applications for a faculty position at the associate or full professor level (on a non-tenure basis). We are recruiting an individual who will focus on externally-funded research, teaching, policy analysis, best practices, and implementation related to the social and political consequences of disease (particularly HIV-AIDS) for families and communities in developing countries. The successful candidate is expected to have conducted research and education programs on these issues and to have at least five years of relevant field experience. We seek an established scholar with demonstrated experience in obtaining external funds for research support from the Federal government and foundations, participation in policy setting discussions in international forums, and evidence of excellent teaching. Eligible candidates should have a doctoral degree in the social sciences (political scientist, economist, or similar), and have substantial leadership experience in both research and educational programs. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of recent scholarship, and the names of at least three referees. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, with priority given to those received before June 1, 2008. Please send materials to Kristen Stevens, Program Administrator, Office of the Dean, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, MS 035, Brandeis University, Waltham MA 02454-9110.
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Institution: Loyola Marymount University
Department: Sociology
Contact: Dr. Stacy Burns
Phone: (310) 338-2712
Address:
Loyola Marymount University
Department of Sociology
One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 4341
Los Angeles, California 90045-2659
Job Description:
Loyola Marymount University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, commencing August, 2009. Candidates for the position are expected to have completed the Ph.D. in sociology by that date. Areas of teaching responsibility will include medical sociology, preferably with an interest in global health care issues, especially that affect communities of color, the disabled, and other underserved communities. Preference will be given to persons who could also successfully teach contemporary theory. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and publication in medical sociology. The teaching load is three courses each semester and will include introductory sociology courses. Reappointment, tenure, and promotion considerations will give special emphasis to teaching effectiveness, scholarly achievement, and service to the University. The Sociology Department currently includes nine faculty, with approximately 175 majors. LMU offers faculty housing assistance. Applicants should send: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae (including email address), (3) academic transcripts, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) evidence of teaching ability, research and publication, (6) and a statement regarding future research within the substantive areas noted above. Send these materials to Stacy Burns, Chair, Department of Sociology, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659. To ensure full consideration completed applications must be received by December 1, 2008. Loyola Marymount University is located in a suburb on the west side of Los Angeles, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The University emphasizes excellence in undergraduate education for a diverse student body and has a strong institutional commitment to values which promote intercultural understanding and social justice. Loyola Marymount University, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and Jesuit-Marymount heritage and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information or contact
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Run Date: June 29, 2008 - September 29, 2008
Posted Date: June 29, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Institution: Loyola Marymount University
Department: Sociology
Contact: Dr. Stacy Burns
Phone: (310) 338-2712
Address:
Loyola Marymount University
Department of Sociology
One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 4341
Los Angeles, California 90045-2659
Job Description:
Loyola Marymount University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, commencing August, 2009. Candidates for the position are expected to have completed the Ph.D. in sociology by that date. Areas of teaching responsibility will include environmental sociology, especially with a focus on globalization, global issues, urban issues and/or environmental justice. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research and publication in environmental sociology. The teaching load is three courses each semester and will include introductory sociology courses. Reappointment, tenure, and promotion considerations will give special emphasis to teaching effectiveness, scholarly achievement, and service to the University. The Sociology Department currently includes nine faculty, with approximately 175 majors. LMU offers faculty housing assistance. Applicants should send: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae (including email address), (3) academic transcripts, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) evidence of teaching ability, research and publication, (6) and a statement regarding future research within the substantive areas noted above. Send these materials to Stacy Burns, Chair, Department of Sociology, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659. To ensure full consideration completed applications must be received by December 1, 2008. Loyola Marymount University is located in a suburb on the west side of Los Angeles, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The University emphasizes excellence in undergraduate education for a diverse student body and has a strong institutional commitment to values which promote intercultural understanding and social justice. Loyola Marymount University, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and Jesuit-Marymount heritage and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information or contact
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Run Date: June 29, 2008 - September 29, 2008
Posted Date: June 29, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Institution: Marquette University
Department: Social & Cultural Sciences
Contact Name: Richard Jones, chair
Phone: 414-288-3436
Address:
340 Lalumiere Hall
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Job Description:
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND JUSTICE The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2009. Applicants should be prepared to teach primarily in the Social Welfare and Justice Major. Research specializations are open. Candidates must be willing and able to teach two of the following courses: Advocacy and Social Change: Theory and Practice, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social Welfare Policy and Programs. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and a coherent research agenda. Special consideration will be given to applicants with academic experiences and interests in culturally diverse groups. Ph.D. in a social science is preferred, but ABD will be considered. MSW or equivalent is required. The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Anthropology, Criminology and Law Studies, Social Welfare and Justice, and Sociology. Faculty members conduct research on race, immigration, therapy, family, human service organizations, and prisoner re-entry, among other areas. The department is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Please visit the department web site: http://www.marquette.edu/socs/ . Marquette University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Members of racial/ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The campus is located near downtown Milwaukee in a racially diverse area with convenient access to national, state, and local government agencies, and many private institutions and non-profit organizations. Review of candidates will begin on September 15, 2008. All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Candidates should attach to the application a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement including a research plan and a statement of how the candidate might contribute to the various departmental majors. https://careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51663 Additionally, candidates should also submit directly to the department evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing samples, and three letters of reference. ABD candidates please provide a timetable for completion of the Ph.D. Please send materials to the following address: Social Welfare and Justice Search Committee Department of Social and Cultural Sciences Marquette University P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. For more information, e-mail
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Run Date: June 18, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Posted Date: June 18, 2008
Position Title: FACULTY POSITION
Institution: Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve
Department: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact: Grover C. Gilmore, Ph.D.
Phone: not provided
Address:
The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-7164
Job Description:
The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in Community and Social Development. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and at-risk, vulnerable populations. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in social work, development studies, urban planning, public policy, economics, public health, sociology or a related field. A Master's degree in social work is preferred, though not required. A scholarly and academic record for an appointment on the tenure-track is required. Appointment will be at a rank commensurate with experience. Successful candidates will have the capacity to continue a program of research and scholarship. Candidates with international experience are preferred. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences enrolls approximately 350 Master's degree students in social work and 60 Ph.D. students in social welfare. Future strategic directions include significantly increasing the number of students with an interest in the fields of community and social development. Using an innovative curriculum and assessment approach, the Master's program helps students develop the abilities they need for innovative, interdisciplinary, community-based practice. The doctoral program in social welfare, one of the first in the country, typically accepts between 9-12 students per year and has both a summer study and full-time program. The School maintains strong ties with the practice community and has externally funded research and training programs in community and social development, mental health and substance abuse, poverty and its related consequences, child welfare, school social work, and aging. In the area of Community Development, the School has external funding for fellowships for Students of Color with leadership potential in the field. Collaborative ventures are encouraged and supported. Application should include (1) a letter describing the applicant's research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) samples of written work. Send applications to: Grover C. Gilmore, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University , 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7164. Inquiries about the position are welcomed at email address:
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work
Institution: Miami University – Hamilton Campus
Department: Department of Family Studies and Social Work
Contact: FSW Search Committee
Phone: not provided
Address:
Miami University Hamilton
1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
Job Description:
The Family Studies and Social Work Department at Miami University is accepting applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Social Work at the Hamilton Campus. Responsibilities and expectation include: (1) Teaching undergraduate social work courses, (2) Advising students, (3) Providing service to the university, community and profession and (4) Conducting programmatic research. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in social work or closely related field. ABD applicants will be considered with degree to be completed by August 15, 2008. Additional qualifications include a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a minimum of two-years of post-MSW practice experience. Desired qualifications are higher education teaching experience, a commitment to university service and community engagement, publication potential, external funding acquisition, and familiarity with Council on Social Work (CSWE) accreditation standards. Send letter of intent, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to FSW Search Committee, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011. Screening of applicants begins February 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer offering full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request. For information about the campus, visit www.ham.muohio.edu.
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Institution: Trinity (Washington) University
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Office of Human Resources
Phone: not listed
Address:
Trinity (Washington) University
125 Michigan Avenue
NE Washington, DC 20017
Job Description:
Trinity (Washington) University, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks candidates for a tenure-track in Criminal Justice at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will help to build a program at Trinity that focuses on the spectrum of criminal justice issues. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in Trinity’s College of Arts and Sciences on a range of topics, including law enforcement and security, court systems, corrections, criminal and juvenile law and procedure, the role of women and minorities in the criminal justice system, constitutional issues, investigations and intelligence gathering including forensics, and federal, state and local jurisdictional issues, including white-collar crime. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of teaching in a university setting. Candidates must present an earned doctorate in a relevant field: a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field. A J.D. with practice in criminal law will also be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, resume/curriculum vitae, official transcripts for all degrees earned, sample course syllabi and other evidence of teaching effectiveness (including student evaluations), and contact information for three professional references to: Professor of Criminal Justice Search Office of Human Resources Trinity (Washington) University 125 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 Or send all requirements by email to
Or fax to (202) 884-9123 Trinity Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Institution: Trinity (Washington) University
Department: School of Professional Studies
Contact: Trinity Office of Human Resources
Phone: not listed
Address:
Trinity Office of Human Resources
125 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20017
Job Description:
Trinity (Washington) University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice within the coeducational School of Professional Studies (SPS), which offers innovative programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels designed for adult learners. The successful applicant will teach courses in the Criminal Justice programs and ensure currency of the Criminal Justice curriculum; assist in promoting the Criminal Justice degree programs and in recruitment efforts; collaborate with adjunct faculty; and establish connections and partnerships with local law enforcement and other participants in the criminal justice system. Applicants for this position will hold a doctorate in Criminal Justice or a closely-related field, have extensive practical work experience in the criminal justice system, and have at least two years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably with part-time, adult learners. Experience with curriculum design and delivery strongly preferred; experience in online teaching desirable. Preference will be given to the candidate who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and potential for scholarly and service contributions. To apply for this full-time, twelve-month, contract renewable position, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae and three professional references to: SPS Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Search Trinity (Washington) University Office of Human Resources 125 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 or email to
or fax to (202)884-9123. Review of applications will continue until an appointment is made. Trinity Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Trinity Office of Human Resources, 125 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017
Fax: (202) 884-9123
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Project Director
Institution: University of Houston
Department: Office for Drug and Social Policy Research
Contact: Avelardo Valdez, Ph.D.
Contact Phone: not listed
Address:
University of Houston Office for Drug and Social Policy Research
237 Social Work Bldg
Houston, TX 77204
Job Description:
The University of Houston, Office for Drug and Social Policy Research seeks a Project Director to work on a project entitled “University of Houston Drug Abuse Research Development Program (UHDARDP)”. The aim of the UHDARDP is to develop an institutional infrastructure at the UH to conduct drug research Through the development ofdistinct mechanisms, the UHDARDP will enhance drug research skills among faculty and minority graduate students with an emphasis on the health, social, and pharmacological consequences of drug abuse (injecting heroin use) among aging minority (Mexican American) populations. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the candidate will serve as Research Associate and will coordinate and implement the core research activities associated with the UHDARDP. Specifically, responsibilities include: • Supervising staff project personnel and student research assistants (undergraduate and graduate level); • Overseeing and managing all tasks associated with the administrative infrastructure component of the project including logistical tasks associated with scheduling meetings with the distinct advisory board members, consultants and scientific researchers, and maintaining all project related documentation; • Overseeing the implementation and logistics of the distinct mechanisms associated with the faculty and student development plans (small grant, dissemination, fellowships, workshops, peer review, special topics courses and internships); • Assisting the Ph.D. level project directors associated with each of the three UHDARDP’s research projects by monitoring all specific aims are being met in a timely manner; • Assisting project directors with the development and implementation of questionnaires and the preparation and maintaining of human subjects protocols with the Institutional Review Board and other federal research policies and procedures; • Assisting in project data collection and management, statistical analyses (multivariate) and preparation of reports and peer reviewed manuscripts; • Overseeing, maintaining and undertaking statistical analyses of all project evaluation documentation Assist in making contributions to publications, analyses, and grant preparations. The candidate will supervise and perform a wide array of tasks that require ingenuity, resourcefulness, and flexibility. The person must competent in quantitative statistical analyses using SPSS or SAS (i.e. multivariate logistic regressions), be familiar with survey methodologies in the social sciences, have experience with analyzing large data sets, have an interest and familiarity in epidemiology, substance use and/or medical sociology and be highly motivated, with the ability to work closely with others while also taking the initiative as needed. Requirements: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a relevant field, and two years of comparable research experience. The position will be based in Houston, TX. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Institution: WELLS COLLEGE
Department: Sociology
Contact: Dean of the College
Phone: not listed
Address:
Wells College
Aurora, NY 13026
Job Description:
WELLS COLLEGE seeks applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position in sociology. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester in a combined sociology/anthropology major. We are seeking candidates with expertise and teaching experience in methods and/or theory. Expertise in other areas of sociology are also required, but are open. These areas might include communications, social psychology, development, gender, religion, economic or political sociology. Ph.D. preferred. Submit letter of application, CV, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy and three recommendations to: Sociology Search c/o Dean of the College Wells College Aurora, NY 13026 . We will be interviewing at ASA. No electronic applications accepted. Wells College seeks to promote diversity in all of its faculty hires; under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
Run Date: April 10, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Posted Date: April 10, 2008