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Employment, Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Opportunities

If you have knowledge of job openings, fellowships, or post-doc positions that you would like to share, please email Tal Peretz. You should also try the ASA's Employment Bulletin - the 'official' source for sociology jobs, fellowships, and practice-oriented employment. Postings below are organized into Jobs, PostDocs, and Fellowship/Funding opportunities; within each category, they are arranged by review/due date, with rolling or open applications at the top.

Job Postings

GRINNELL COLLEGE - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY (AREA OF SPECIALIZATION OPEN) - 1-YEAR LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION (START FALL 2010) One-year leave replacement position in Sociology (area of specialization open). Preference given to candidates who can cover some combination of the following fields: introduction to sociology, research methods, social inequality, sociology of culture, social demography, sociology of law, sociology of religion, or can complement current course offerings in sociology consistent with the missions of the College and the Department. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include courses at all levels of a rigorous undergraduate curriculum, including introductory sociology, and mid-level and upper-level courses. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. Review of complete applications will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit all application materials as soon as possible to be considered. Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a brief writing sample, and provide e-mail addresses for three references. Questions about this position should be directed to the search chair, Professor David Cook-Martín, at SociologySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4409.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of Missouri is recruiting for the endowed Millsap Professorship of Diversity in HDFS. The department emphasizes diversity and seeks a productive scholar who specializes in diversity issues related to human development and/or family studies. The applicant should have demonstrated success in conducting an externally funded program of research and merit appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with tenure. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in HDFS or a related social and behavioral science. Duties include maintaining an active program of research; applying for external funding; providing leadership on diversity issues on campus and in the community; and teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes supplemental monetary support for scholarly activities. HDFS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or sexual orientation. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Send a cover letter addressing qualifications and interests, vitae, reprints, and names and contact information for 3 reference to: Teresa M. Cooney, Ph.D., Millsap Search Committee Chair; Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies; 410 Gentry Hall; University of Missouri; Columbia, MO 65211; CooneyT@missouri.edu; 573-882-4649. For more information on this position, current campus initiatives, the department, university and community go to http://hdfs.missouri.edu/jobs.html

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an experienced social science researcher with excellent management, program and business development, and public presentation skills to strengthen and lead the strategic growth of its policy research portfolio. Expertise in employment and labor markets, poverty and inequality, or health economics desired. For further information, visit http://www.iwpr.org/About/employment.htm#staff Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Institute for Women's Policy Research is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Senior Lecturer in Women's and Gender Studies at Vanderbilt University: Vanderbilt University's interdisciplinary Women's and Gender Studies Program seeks a SENIOR LECTURER for a renewable three-year contract at the BEGINNING OF THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR. The position includes teaching duties of six courses per academic year. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Women's and/ or Gender Studies or a related discipline. Ph.D. REQUIRED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 2010. Demonstrated experience teaching women's and/or gender studies courses preferred. While any area of scholarship related to women's and gender studies is welcome, we are in particular need of faculty in the areas of Transnational Feminisms, and Masculinity Studies, broadly conceived. The Women's and Gender Studies Program is both the public face and nexus of feminist and gender scholarship at Vanderbilt University and, as such, serves multiple functions. The program is staffed with a Director, an Associate Director, an Administrative Assistant, and student workers. In addition, Women's and Gender Studies is guided by a Steering Committee appointed by the Director and also benefits from the advice, support, and research and teaching activities of 90+ affiliated faculty members drawn from across campus, as well as significant support from the university administration. Please forward letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, teaching evaluations if available, and contact information for three references to: Professor Charlotte Pierce-Baker, Director, Women's and Gender Studies Program. VU Station B #350086, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235. Direct inquiries to c.pierce-baker@vanderbilt.edu; please do not telephone the program. For additional information, visit our website at www.vanderbilt.edu/womens-studies. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks to hire a faculty member at the rank of professor or associate professor, to begin September 2010. Responsibilities include: generating extramural funds, conducting policy research, and teaching and mentoring doctoral and masters-level students. Requirements: We seek candidates with a national and international reputation in the fields of public policy, public administration or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who conduct comparative policy research across countries or at a minimum at the regional level within the US. Candidates should demonstrate a desire to provide leadership in a young, dynamic department that is committed to furthering the university's mission as an evolving leader in research and international studies. Qualifications for this position include: a publication record that is representative of tenure; demonstrated success in securing external research support; experience mentoring doctoral student research; demonstrated professional leadership in their field, and a record of teaching in core curricular areas. All candidates should demonstrate familiarity with curriculum in policy studies, public policy, or public affairs programs at the graduate level. We are currently considering applications and will continue to do so until position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly writing and names of three references to: Search Committee, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA 02125. For more information about the Department and the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, please visit our web site at http://www.mccormack.umb.edu/index.jsp.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - LATINO/LATINA STUDIES, Ithaca College. Job Description: Ithaca College is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Latino/Latina Studies, to begin August 16, 2010. Responsibilities include teaching inter- and multidisciplinary courses that add to our minor in Latino/ Latina Studies (with some flexibility in designing these courses), advising students, and providing service to the Center and College. Qualifications: Ph.D. or advanced ABD (near completion) in the Humanities or Social Sciences with a research focus on African, Latino, Native American, and Asian-American (ALANA) people. A focus on connections between ALANA people, gender and sexuality, and domestic (U.S.) and/or global/international issues is particularly welcome. Candidates must have an active research and scholarly agenda and evidence of successful teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts program. http://www.insidehighered.com/career/seekers/search?post_id=95794&cat=715

Professor/Associate Professor Sociology, Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences, Singapore: http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=21889&o=191156&t=SO091211m

Oakland University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin Fall 2010. We seek candidates with teaching expertise in quantitative methods and statistics. Candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas are especially desirable: race & ethnicity, immigration, demography, medical sociology, or mental illness. Applicants must demonstrate teaching effectiveness and a strong capacity to produce scholarly research. A Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with ABD status will be considered, though preference will be given to applicants with a completed degree. The standard teaching load is five (5) courses per academic year. All sociology faculty teach introductory sociology on an annual basis, in addition to courses in their area of specialization. Salary is competitive.Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Oakland University, Rochester MI 48309, orbuch@oakland.edu

Salem State College's sociology department is seeking to fill a full-time tenure track faculty position in the area of research methods and statistics for the 2010-2011 academic year. Faculty members, as a part of a cooperative and collegial campus community, will advise students, perform college service and pursue research. The successful applicant will also conduct research, advise students and serve on departmental and college-wide committees. This position is advertised subject to available funding. Required qualifications include Ph.D in Sociology or related field; Preferred qualifications include: one-year full time university/college teaching experience in research methods and statistics; experience in and commitment to teaching in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; and experience in distance learning and instructional technologies. Candidates who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body are preferred. The salary is competitive, and commensurate with education and experience. To see the full list of benefits, review the complete job description and to apply online, please visit https://jobs.salemstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50944 and attach your CV/resume and cover letter. Appropriate original transcripts and three letters of reference should be sent to: Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970.

The University of Vermont Human Development and Family Studies Program (HDFS) in the Department of Integrated Professional Studies seeks a faculty member to join our multidisciplinary program. This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, and is effective September 1, 2010. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate lecture and seminar classes, academic advising, and pursuing a sustained program of scholarship leading to academic tenure and promotion. For more information about the Human Development and Family Studies Program and the University of Vermont, visit our web site at http://www.uvm.edu/~ips1. For more information about the position, please contact: Dr. Lawrence Shelton, Search Committee Chair, at 802-656-2008 or via e-mail at Lawrence.Shelton@uvm.edu Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and orientation to the study of child and family development, a current vita, and contact information for three professionals who will provide letters of recommendation, all through the University of Vermont on-line application system at http://www.uvmjobs.com. Please refer to position #032900 in creating your application file. We recommend submitting an application as soon as possible since we will begin to interview candidates once we have a sufficient applicant pool.

Director of Research: The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an experienced social science researcher with excellent management, program and business development, and public presentation skills to strengthen and lead the strategic growth of its policy research portfolio. Expertise in employment and labor markets, poverty and inequality, or health economics desired. IWPR is a Washington D.C.-based think-tank that conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. (See www.iwpr.org for more information about IWPR's mission and work.). Areas of research include Employment, Education and Earnings, Poverty and Income Security, Work and Family Issues, Democracy and Society, and Health and Safety. For more information, visit http://www.iwpr.org/About/employment.htm To apply: Send a cover letter, CV or resume, short writing sample, and contact information for three references to: Research Director Search Committee, Institute for Women's Policy Research, 1707 L Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036 Or by e-mail: researchdirector@iwpr.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Institute for Women's Policy Research is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. People of color are encouraged to apply

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Assistant Professor. Social Change & Development: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Change and Development (Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Women's Studies, or related field) to begin fall of 2010. We seek candidates with specialization in women, gender, and the law. We encourage applications from candidates whose research is comparative in perspective and/or global in scope. The new faculty member will be expected to teach Law and Society, Gender and the Law, as well as other lower- and upper-level courses in their area of specialty. Will perform scholarly activities consistent with rank, advise students, perform institutional service, and contribute to the ongoing development of the department. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education, and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues. Qualifications: Required: Doctorate from an accredited institution in Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Women's Studies, or a related field by the beginning date of the appointment, August 23, 2010. Will consider ABD candidates with the expectation that the degree is completed by the end of the first-year contract period. For more information: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/Jobs/position473.html

The Women and Gender Studies Program at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a new tenure track position beginning fall 2010. Ph.D in Women/Gender Studies or related field preferred; ABD candidates with completion date of December 2010 may be hired at the instructor level. A strong potential for excellence in teaching and a productive research program are essential. Area of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates who can analyze the intersection of gender and/or race as it relates to multiracial/ multicultural feminisms and/or sexuality studies. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Gender and advanced courses reflecting both the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Program. Teaching load is nine hours per semester. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We will conduct preliminary interviews at the NWSA meetings in Atlanta and by telephone. See our website: www.gvsu.edu/wgs for more detailed descriptions of the program. Applicants should submit electronic application materials online at www.gvsujobs.org and include a cover letter addressing their motivations for teaching at university committed to liberal arts education and in a program that values student activism; a curriculum vitae; separate statements about 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests and future plans, and 3) potential to foster and support diversity among our students, faculty, and community. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Kathleen Underwood, Search Committee Chair, WGS Program, 229 Lake Ontario Hall, GVSU, Allendale, MI 49401. In a continuing effort to diversity our campus community, we actively encourage applications from people of color, women, veterans, people of diverse sexual identities/orientations, and others who may contribute positively to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. For additional information and resources about diversity at Grand Valley State University, see the website of our VP for Inclusion and Equity at www.gvsu.edu/inclusion. GVSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wayne State University: Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Sociology. Candidate will teach statistics and quantitative methods and be able to teach in one of the following areas: gender, labor, medical, race/ethnicity, urban. Position starts August 2010. PhD in Sociology required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong research program and a demonstrated excellence in teaching. Wayne State University is one of Michigan's three comprehensive research universities located in the heart of Detroit's University Cultural Center. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. An on-line application is required. Paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, go to http://jobs.wayne.edu/hr position number 036618 for the Department of Sociology. Three letters of recommendation must be mailed directly to: Janet Hankin, Chair, Department of Sociology, Wayne State University, 656 W. Kirby, 2228 F/AB, Detroit, MI 48202. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Boise State University invites interested applicants for the position of the Director of the Women's Center, to become a part of our team to continue our quest toward becoming a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction. The Director of the Women's Center provides leadership and vision from a feminist perspective, for the overall development of programs and services for the campus Women's Center. The Director of the Women's Center will work collaboratively with university and community members and programs, including a diverse Women's Center Advisory Board, to develop and implement a vision that helps students meet their educational objectives and reflects the overall mission of the Women's Center. In addition this position provides training, staffing, and some direct service advocacy and crisis intervention for students in need. For more information, visit http://hrs.boisestate.edu/joblistings/professional/sa0016-89.shtml Please submit a letter of application indicating your interest, qualifications, and a brief statement detailing how your feminist philosophy has influenced your work. Attach a resume/vita that includes employment history (including dates of employment), other relevant work in the area of gender and women's issues, three professional references with contact information, and page personal statement responding the question. Application materials should be mailed to: Janet Summers, Boise State University Women's Center, Search # SA-0016-89, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725-1955. Applications will be accepted until December 11, 2009. Applications received after that point may be considered if the position is not filled from the initial finalist pool.

The College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Digital Humanities, Media and Cultures at the rank of Assistant Professor or beginning Associate Professor to start August 15, 2010. Successful applicants will have their tenure homes in one or more of the following departments: American Studies, Art Studio,Communication, or Women's Studies. See http://www.arts-humanities.net/job/tenure_track_digital_humanities_positions_maryland for preferred areas of expertise in each field. This cluster hire is part of the College's expanding interdisciplinary program in digital humanities, media and cultures (www.arhu.umd.edu/positions/digitalhumanities). All candidates must have a Ph.D., MFA or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field at the time of appointment and clear evidence of the ability to establish a strong, active research or creative program and to mentor graduate students successfully. Teaching experience at the university level is required. For best consideration, interested candidates should apply by December 15, 2009. Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to Professor Loizeaux at 301.405.5646 or ebl@umd.edu. Information about the college is available on its website at www.arhu.umd.edu.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Quantitative Family Methods, The School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD), an interdisciplinary unit at Arizona State University (http://www.asu.edu/ssfd), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on quantitative family methods beginning Fall 2010. He/she will be expected to teach advanced quantitative methods courses and to take part in interdisciplinary research. For this position, successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent by time of appointment in family sciences, sociology, psychology, or a related field, and have evidence of research in areas related to the study of family processes and/or family dynamics. Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding in these areas also is required. The successful candidate also must have advanced training/coursework in quantitative methods, evidence of the ability to use these methods in published research, and the demonstrated potential to teach advanced quantitative methods courses at the graduate level. Preference also will be given to those who have evidence of working in collaborative interdisciplinary settings. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2009; if not filled, then every week thereafter until the search is closed. Send a letter of application describing your research and teaching background and interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and two samples of written work to Kimberly Updegraff (asufamilymethods@gmail.com), Search Committee Chair, Arizona State University, School of Social and Family Dynamics, Tempe, AZ 85287-3701. All materials must be submitted electronically to asufamilymethods@gmail.com. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ASU encourages and values a diverse workforce.

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama The Department of Sociology and Social Work invites applications for a full time, tenure track, rank open, position in sociology beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year. Jacksonville State University is a state supported university with an enrollment of over 9,300 and located the scenic foothills of the Appalachians. JSU is situated within a driving distance of less than 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Birmingham, Alabama. Areas of specialization are open. This position will include teaching Introduction to Sociology as well as courses in areas of specialization and/or program needs. There is also the opportunity to develop new courses that will strengthen the program. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses; provide academic advisement; conduct research and publish; participate in community service; as well as be involved in sociological associations. Rank and salary are contingent upon qualifications, experience, and needs of the university. Please access the website to apply electronically at: https://jobs.jsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp position number, 0600209. Deadline for applications is December 30, 2009. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. David G. LoConto at dloconto@jsu.edu. And/or Dr. Tina H. Deshotels at tdeshotels@jsu.edu will also be at the Mid-South Sociological Association annual meeting November 4-7 in Lafayette, Louisiana, and will be available for discussion regarding the position. JSU is an EO/AA employer.

The Yale University Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies intends to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2010, in the field of LGBT Studies. Applications are invited and welcome from scholars in any discipline or interdisciplinary field; scholars in the social sciences and/or working on areas outside the US are especially encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. preferred. A letter of application describing your research, teaching interests, and engagement with LGBT Studies, a c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference should be sent via USPS to: LGBT Studies Search/WLH 312, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, PO Box 208334, New Haven, CT 06520-8334, or via private overnight delivery service to: LGBT Studies Search/WLH 312, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Harkness Hall room 312, 100 Wall St., New Haven, CT 06511. Application deadline: December 31, 2009.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences at East Tennessee State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in sociology to begin August 15, 2010. We seek candidates with the skills to teach research methods and statistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Areas of substantive specialization and research interests are open. A Ph.D. in sociology is required by August 2010. Applicants should complete a faculty profile and upload a letter describing research and teaching experience and substantive interests, a teaching philosophy, and a curriculum vita with the names and contact information of at least three references to http://jobs.etsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50618. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled. East Tennessee State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minority candidates. Any inquiries about this position and/or East Tennessee State may be directed to Scott Beck, Professor of Sociology, 423-439-6648, r30scott@etsu.edu.

The National Science Foundation currently has an opening for a director of its sociology program. Review of applications will begin January 4th and will continue until position is filled. This position will be filled on a one or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment. Information about this position can be found at http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=1737885&org=NSF.

The Department of Social Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment at the Assistant Professor level with primary interests in gender and social inequality, starting July 1, 2010. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field at the time of appointment or be very close to completion. Candidates must also have an excellent research and teaching record, and will be expected to teach core and large enrolment courses in Sociology. Please ensure that you include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations) and the names, addresses and email addresses of three referees. We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS Word documents in one or two files. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application, quoting file #0900849 to SocioSearch@utsc.utoronto.ca The closing date for applications is January 4, 2010. For more information about the Department of Social Sciences, please visit http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~socsci

The new School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University Tempe Campus invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant or associate professor to begin August 2010. The successful candidate will join the faculty of the School of Social Transformation and will have a joint appointment in two of the school's faculties: African and African American Studies, Asian Pacific American Studies, Justice and Social Inquiry, and Women and Gender Studies. The school seeks a candidate whose research focuses primarily on processes of social change or social transformation, engages intersectional, transdisciplinary research, and explores global and local interconnections. The candidate will contribute to the development of diverse new degrees and certificates. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 2010 in a relevant field; ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and collaborative setting; and a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, including research and teaching, in the study of social change and transformation. Grant potential and evidence of publication activity desired. To apply, email letter of application, cv, and writing sample in a single pdf file to: r2@asu.edu. Please have three letters of recommendation sent to: School of Social Transformation Search Committee, c/o Roisan Rubio, Arizona State University, PO Box 874902, Tempe, AZ 85287-4902. Deadline for submission of all materials is January 5, 2010. For more information, please visit http:/sst.clas.asu.edu, or contact Dr. Karen Leong at karen.leong@asu.edu.

The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a senior social scientist to serve as department head. This position will begin fall 2010. A PhD in Women/Gender Studies or a social science discipline with a gender and race/ethnicity research focus, achievement of tenure in an advanced rank, academic administration experience, and successful grant writing are required. We are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in gender and African/African-American and/or Diasporic Studies who can lead the WGSS department, and help enter into fruitful collaboration with other units in establishing and seeking funding for interdisciplinary projects, including an anticipated Center for Social Justice. Please visit our website www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies to find out more about the WGSS Department. You may also contact Prof. Katharina Gerstenberger, chair of the search committee at gerstek@ucmail.uc.edu. Please apply online at www.jobsatuc.com. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. Candidates should include a letter of application, a current CV, and names and contact information of three references.

The University of Cincinnati seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in Africana Studies: The candidate will have demonstrated academic and leadership experience; a strong record of research and publications in urban and/or community health; and experience with undergraduate and graduate teaching. Areas of expertise are open and include health education, health policy, health behavior, social determinants of health, and health disparities. All applicants must apply on-line at www.jobsatuc.com the job number is 29UC5598. The deadline for completed applications is January 8, 2010. Completed applications include a CV, letter of application and a list of three references. Please visit our website www.artsci.uc.edu/africana_studies to find out more about the AFST Department. You may also contact Associate Professor Ken Ghee, chair of the search committee at gheek@uc.edu

The New School invites applications for a position in Non-Profit Management to begin July 1, 2010. We seek an individual whose focus is in the area of nonprofit (NPM) or non-governmental (NGO) management broadly, with a preference for a candidate focused on leadership and change, arts and culture, sustainability, and/or advocacy. This position is approved at the rank of Assistant Professor; senior candidates with outstanding records, accomplishments and reputations may also be considered. For full details, visit http://careers.arnova.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3256739 Applications should be submitted online using the full-time faculty application on The New School human resources website : http://www.newschool.edu/admin/hr/ or https://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1260013868291 See posting # 06070826. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information for at least three references from whom the committee may solicit letters. Applications will be reviewed as received, and until the position is filled, but those arriving before January 8, 2010 will receive priority

The New School seeks to fill a newly-created tenure track faculty position in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management, with a focus on one or more of the following policy or management areas: Sustainability Strategy, Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Health, Urban Environmental Policy and Planning. The position will be housed at Milano the New School for Management and Urban Policy, which is currently integrating with the university's Graduate Program in International Affairs. For full details, visit: http://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=175404981 Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field (or ABD with completion expected before start date) and a record of research and scholarship that would merit consideration for a tenure-track position at The New School. This position is approved at the rank of Assistant Professor; senior candidates with outstanding records, accomplishments and reputations may also be considered. This position is dependent on final budget approval from the Office of the Provost. Applications should be submitted online using the full-time faculty application on The New School human resources website: http://www.newschool.edu/admin/hr/ or https://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1260013868291 See posting #06070829. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information for at least three references from whom the committee may solicit letters. Applications will be reviewed as received, and until the position is filled, but those arriving before January 8, 2010 will receive priority.

The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at La Salle University in Philadelphia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2010. A Ph.D. is required for this position. We seek candidates who can contribute to our core classes in our criminal justice and sociology programs. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in academic and service activities. Applications should include: (1) a curriculum vita; (2) a letter of application which includes a statement of educational philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) sample of scholarship; (5) three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover; and (6) graduate transcripts. Send to: Charles A. Gallagher Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1119. Applications are due by January 15th 2010. For a complete mission statement visit our website at www.lasalle.edu. La Salle University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Visiting Professor, Wellesley College, Peace & Justice Studies, Wellesley, MA. Deadline, January 15: http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=21213&o=191156&t=SO091211m

DEPARTMENT HEAD, The Department of Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for the position of Head of Department at the rank of either senior Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent), he/she will be an established senior academic in Native Studies, or an allied field, with an established teaching and publication record, a proven ability to obtain research grants, and an international scholarly reputation. She/he will be expected to have university related administrative experience such as department/program head, chair of academic committees, or management of resources. She/he will work with and lead a dynamic faculty complement of seven Aboriginal scholars in expanding the departmental graduate and research program as well as relate to a wide range of university and Aboriginal community interests. The University of Saskatchewan has made a special commitment to working with Aboriginal people to address their social aspirations, research priorities and educational goals. For further information related to the Department or the University and its strategic plans please consult the following websites: http://www.usask.ca/vpacademic/integrated-planning/plandocs/strategic_directions.php http://www.usask.ca/nativestudies/ Deadline: 15 January 2010 or until the position is filled. Submit current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, current and projected research activities (including any funded research), a sample of recently published work, any available teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference to the following address: Department of Native Studies, University of Saskatchewan, 125 Kirk Hall, 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C8. We would like the candidate to begin 1 July 2010.

Tenure track position as Assistant Professor or Instructor in Sociology beginning July 2010. To complement existing expertise in the department, we seek candidates whose research relies on quantitative methodologies and who combine this approach with an appreciation for varied research methods. Rotation of courses includes a quantitative research methods course. Specializations open, with preference for candidates whose work relates to one or more of the following areas: race and ethnicity, economic sociology, migration, or political sociology. We envision the possibility of ties between some candidates and interdisciplinary programs on campus; at Bowdoin, these include Latin American Studies, Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, and Environmental Studies. Ph.D. prior to appointment preferred; advanced ABDs considered. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellence in both teaching and research, and the contact information for three references who will provide letters of reference. Questions can be emailed to the chair of the search committee, Susan Bell (sbell@bowdoin.edu). Review of applications will begin on *January 15, 2010*.

Kent State University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor beginning August 2010. The department has specializations in the areas of social psychology, medical/mental health, and inequality (race/ethnicity, class and gender). We seek a senior scholar whose research and teaching interests advance our social psychology specialization and who might contribute to one of our other areas of specialization. A record of publications and external funding is important, as is evidence of teaching. The department has both a group processes lab and survey research lab (CATI and web) to facilitate faculty research. The university has generous research and teaching development support programs. More information is available at our website http://dept.kent.edu/sociology/. Applications received before Wednesday, January 20, 2010 will be guaranteed consideration. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Kent State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. To apply, please use our online application process http://jobs.kent.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=184610 to submit (1) a letter describing current and projected research and teaching activities and particular competency for the position (2) your Curriculum Vitae and (3) names of three references. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. C. A. Christie-Mizell, Chair of the Senior Recruitment Committee at achrist7@kent.edu.

The Department of Sociology at Colorado College invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 23, 2010. Areas of specialization are open but we are especially interested in candidates who have expertise in globalization and global inequality, immigration and immigrant communities, developing countries or other areas that complement our current department offerings. Requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment. Candidates' applications must include: a letter describing teaching philosophy and research interests, evidence of effective teaching and scholarly engagement, sample syllabi, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation. Please send all materials to Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or email to laura.foster@coloradocollege.edu. Review of applications will begin January 25, 2010 and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Simpson College, a private, nationally-recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin September 2010. This is a one-year position, with possibility of renewal for up to three years. Ph.D. or ABD in the sociology of deviant behavior, criminology, criminal justice or a related field is preferred. ABD applicants must complete their degree work by summer 2010. Responsibilities include teaching in both the undergraduate and newly-created Master of Arts programs and participation in the general education programs of the College. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach both the Justice System Statistics and the Seminar in Justice System Decision Making and Policy Implementation courses in the M.A. program. Preference will be given to those with work experience in the criminal justice field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin in February 2010. Submit application letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching portfolio and three letters of recommendation to: Mark Freyberg, Ph.D, Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Simpson College, 701 N. C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125.

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking up to 18 ethnographers to do short-term research in nine race/ethnic research sites during Census 2010 field data collection operations as contractors for 4-6 months. Past research has shown that race/ethnic minority subpopulations are differentially miscounted, with implications for possible imbalances in congressional representation and allocation of federal funds. This comparative qualitative study of enumeration methods and coverage in nine race/ethnic sites will be conducted in 2010 in three census operations. The objectives are to identify 1) types of coverage error; 2) sources of coverage error (e.g., questionnaire issues, interviewer error, residence rules, socio-cultural and/or language factors, complex households, etc.); and 3) characteristics of households and persons with coverage error; and to 4) assess the extent to which these are similar or different across the race/ethnic groups, and to 5) recommend how to improve coverage of race/ethnic groups. Deadlines: American Indian site: February 1, 2010. Other sites: February 10, 2010. For more details, see: csde.washington.edu/news/docs/census2.pdf

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Sociology and the Human Rights Institute at the Storrs, CT campus to begin August 23, 2010. Tenure will reside in the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with equal teaching responsibilities in the Department of Sociology and the Human Rights Institute. We seek candidates who have specific sociological interests and research expertise in Human Rights who will pursue rigorous research programs, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, provide service to the university and the profession, and seek external funds to support their scholarly activities. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD in Sociology by August 23, 2010, as well as a record of excellence in research and teaching. In accordance with the University's commitment to diversity and excellence, candidates are expected to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and three letters of reference. Please send all application materials preferably as a single PDF file to: Arlene.Goodwin@uconn.edu or a hard copy of materials to: *Search Committee Chair, University of Connecticut, Department of Sociology, Unit 2068, 344 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2068.* Electronic applications are strongly preferred. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2010. *(Search # 2010229) *

The Women's Studies Program at the University of Connecticut seeks applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Assistant Professor-In-Residence appointment to begin in Fall 2010. The successful candidate will teach a 3-4 course load, or its equivalent, in general education, entry-level courses e.g., Gender in Everyday Life and Gender in Global Perspective and in the area of gender, health, science or the environment. To be considered, applicants must have their Ph. D. in a related field by time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information, please contact the University of Connecticut Women's Studies Program Office by phone at 860-486-3970 or by email at wsinfo@uconn.edu. For more information about our program, please visit our website at http://www.womens.studies.uconn.edu Interested candidates should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to: Professor Manisha Desai, Director, Women's Studies Program, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Road Unit 2181, Storrs, CT 06269-2181 (search #2010205). Preference will be given to applications received before February 15, 2010.

The University of Southern California, Department of Sociology, invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure-track instructor for the 2010-11 academic year, with the possibility of renewal. A successful candidate will have substantive expertise and demonstrated excellence in teaching in the Department's core areas of social inequality and civic engagement, and will be expected to teach classes in at least three of the following areas: social movements, political sociology, popular culture, sociology of work, gender, civic engagement, public policy, and globalization. Review of candidates begins March 1. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please send both hard copy and electronic version of curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and experience, writing sample (chapter or article) and samples of syllabi and teaching evaluations. Also, three letters of reference in either format. Hard copy should be sent to Sociology Teaching Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2539. Electronic copy should be sent to soci@college.usc.edu. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Luther College, ONE-YEAR LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION IN SOCIOLOGY, ABD minimum/PhD in Sociology and teaching experience preferred. Full-time teaching load: 2 courses Fall, 3 courses Spring, and 1 course during January Term. Teaching load will include Introduction to Sociology (Fall and Spring), Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Race/Class/Gender, and additional courses in candidate's specialty area(s). Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Excellent teaching is of paramount importance. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website: www.luther.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2010 and continues until position is filled. Applicants' dossiers should include: a letter describing teaching interests, philosophy and experience; curriculum vitae; official graduate transcript(s); evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, assignments, teaching evaluations); and three letters of recommendation. Send dossier to: Char Kunkel, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work. Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101. Telephone: 563/387-1624 Fax: 563/387-1107 E-mail: kunkelch@luther.edu

The University of Southern California, Department of Sociology, invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure-track instructor for the 2010-11 academic year, with the possibility of renewal. A successful candidate will have substantive expertise and demonstrated excellence in teaching in the Department's core areas of social inequality and civic engagement, and will be expected to teach classes in at least three of the following areas: social movements, political sociology, popular culture, sociology of work, gender, civic engagement, public policy, and globalization. Review of candidates begins March 1. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Please send both hard copy and electronic version of curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and experience, writing sample (chapter or article) and samples of syllabi and teaching evaluations. Also, three letters of reference in either format. Hard copy should be sent to Sociology Teaching Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2539. Electronic copy should be sent to soci@college.usc.edu. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING: The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Race and Ethnic Relations, with strong quantitative skills required. Other substantive areas are open. The successful candidate will have completed the PhD in Sociology by the employment starting date, August 17, 2010. We seek a scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, willingness to mentor graduate students, and promise of making significant contributions to the field through refereed publications. Applicants must submit a curriculum vita, teaching and research statement, writing samples, teaching evaluations, and graduate transcripts to: Dr. Malcolm D. Holmes, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Department 3293, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. Three letters of reference should be sent under separate cover. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2010. The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The Gender Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Studies. Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program in the College of Arts and Letters at Notre Dame that offers a supplementary (non primary) major and minor for undergraduates and a graduate minor. Gender Studies offers two core undergraduate courses and crosslists numerous courses from across the College of Arts and Letters to form its curriculum. Information on the program is at http://www.nd.edu/~gender/ The Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) will advise undergraduate majors and minors in Gender Studies; administer the senior thesis program, senior internships and summer internships; and coordinate student prizes. In addition, the DUS will teach the required Introduction to Gender Studies, an internship course, a thesis writing course, and one elective annually. The DUS will work closely with the Director of Gender Studies, Gender Studies Steering committee, and Program Coordinator to coordinate the Gender Studies curriculum. The DUS is encouraged to continue a research program and to participate in relevant conferences. The position is non-tenure track, but renewable on a continuing basis. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Gender or Women's Studies or another appropriate discipline, with degree in hand by August 2010. He or she will have administrative experience and a demonstrated excellence in teaching in the areas of Women's or Gender Studies. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and list of three references. Applications are due by March 1, 2010. Electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to Pamela.Wojcik.5@nd.edu Please use subject heading "DUS application." Otherwise, applications can be sent to: Pamela Wojcik, Director, Gender Studies, 325 O'Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Assistant Professor In Residence. Two Positions, Department of Sociology: The University announces an Assistant Professor In Residence in the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on its main campus in Storrs. The appointee will be expected to teach a range of courses, but we are especially interested in an ability to teach several of the following: Social Problems; Race, Class, and Gender; Deviant Behavior; Criminology; Drugs and Society; Sexualities; Sociology of the Family; Gender. This position does not lead to academic tenure.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Sociology completed by August 23, 2010, present a strong teaching record, and evidence of a research program. This is a one year appointment which may be renewed subject to annual review up to three years. Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and three letters of reference. Please send all application materials preferably as a single PDF file to: Arlene.Goodwin@uconn.edu or a hard copy of materials to: Michael Wallace, Search Committee Chair, University of Connecticut, Department of Sociology, Unit 2068, 344 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2068. Electronic applications are strongly preferred. Applications will begin to be reviewed March 1, 2010.

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for a dynamic, student-oriented instructor to teach Introduction to Sociology and other courses. Substantive specialization areas are open. Ph.D. in Sociology or Applied Sociology is required. The successful candidate will have an established track record of innovative teaching in large classes, including the introductory sociology course. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of interest (2) curriculum vitae (3) names of three references (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and (5) sample syllabi to: Dr. Susan Day, Professor, Chair and Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Texas State University-San Marcos,601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666. Review of applicants will begin March 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Descriptions of our degree offerings and faculty can be found at www.soci.txstate.edu. Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN GENDER AND PUBLIC HEALTH: The Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies (GSFS) Institute at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of two years beginning first semester of 2010 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach courses in the general area of Gender and Public Health, applying a transnational and interdisciplinary approach to issues of gender and public health, including but not restricted to issues of disease, reproduction, globalization, environmental degradation, international health organizations and pandemics. For full details, visit http://new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/jobs_detail.dot?id=1668523 To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three letters of reference, should be sent to: Anuradha Dingwaney Needham, Director, The Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies (GSFS) Institute, Oberlin College, 10 North Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 or fax: 440-775-6698 by March 15, 2010. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for a research-oriented position at the associate professor or professor rank. The Department seeks to increase external funding and establish a social research center with quantitative and qualitative research labs. Candidates should be able to make significant contributions to these goals. A track record of securing significant external funding as a principal investigator is required. Experience in a research center or other collaborative environments is preferred. Other required qualifications include the Ph.D. in Sociology or in Applied Sociology and an extensive record of scholarly publication. Substantive specialization areas are open. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of interest containing an explicit statement concerning grant activity (2) curriculum vitae and (3) names of three references to: Dr. Susan Day, Professor, Chair and Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Texas State University-San Marcos, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666. Review of applicants will begin March 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Descriptions of our degree offerings and faculty can be found at www.soci.txstate.edu. Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Presidential Endowed Chair: Professorship in Health-related Social Sciences / Humanities Search : Lehigh University announces the establishment of a Presidential Chair in Health in the social sciences or humanities. The holder of the Presidential Chair will be a dynamic scholar and teacher committed to advancing research in his or her field while acting as a catalyst to expand Lehigh’s new, university-wide Health Initiative. Candidates for the Presidential Chair must have a distinguished record in health-related research in the social sciences or humanities and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to develop research collaborations with Lehigh faculty and strengthen ongoing relationships with the local medical/health care community. Appointment will be at Associate or Full Professor rank in an appropriate disciplinary department. The position includes a competitive salary and research support. Nominations and applications should be sent by email to: presidentialchairhealthscihum@lehigh.edu . For applications, please include a cover letter, C.V., two representative publications, and the names of three potential references. Additional information about Lehigh University and about this search can be found at http://www.lehigh.edu/healthsearches/socialscienceandhumanities/index.html . Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. See Lehigh Work/Life Balance for Faculty website: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/work_life_balance.html

Occidental College invites applications for a one-year full-time visiting position at the Assistant Professor level for our Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters in the Urban and Environmental Policy (UEP) Program. For this position, we are seeking someone with expertise and teaching interests in the following areas: 1. Environmental justice and the history of the environmental and environmental justice movements; 2. Community-based research methods in planning and policy analysis; 3. Community development and community economic development with a focus on community organizing and leadership development. We are particularly eager to find candidates who also have an interest in the link between these issues and equity issues. Our new colleague would be expected to teach five courses over two semesters, including UEP 101 (Environment and Society), our introductory-level course and at least two of the three courses listed above (history of environmental and environmental justice movements, community-based research methods, and community economic development). We would also be interested in candidate who is able to make linkages with our other courses, including (1) local and global public health; (2) food politics and policy; (3) urban policy and politics; and (4) our community organizing and internship course. Applicants should submit a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment, and including a statement of teaching philosophy, areas of teaching interest, examples of relevant coursework; a curriculum vitae; samples of scholarly or creative work; and two letters of recommendation to Professor Peter Dreier, Chair, Urban & Environmental Policy Program, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA. 90041. All materials are due by April 1, 2010. Please note in your resume that you are interested in the 1-year appointment. (We will also have 3-year position available beginning in Fall 2011, which we will begin recruiting for at the end of 2010).

Sociology. Binghamton University. The department is seeking to recruit a one-year, visiting professor whose work in urban studies relates to our world-historical perspective, with possible additional interests in China or the environment. Applicants with degrees from any related discipline are welcomed. Applicants should send by April 1st a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and samples of written work by April 5, 2010 to: Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Sociology, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton NY 13902-6000. Binghamton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-Doctoral Opportunities

Post Doctoral Research Associate: The Northeastern University ADVANCE Program invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate. We are seeking a highlymotivated upandcoming researcher to support a number of research initiatives within the ADVANCE program. The primary role for the chosen candidate will be to contribute to social science based data collection, analysis and evaluation projects related to aspects of academic networking, interdisciplinary networking, and the advancement of women and minorities in academia. In addition, the postdoctoral research associate will support ongoing events in other areas of the Northeastern ADVANCE project. The successful candidate will have a PhD, preferably in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, or related fields. Candidates from other disciplines will be considered if their experiences fit within the research interests of Northeastern ADVANCE. An ideal candidate should have research interests that are in accord with Northeastern ADVANCE related work, which includes areas such as gender and science, work, organizations, social networks, workplace dynamics, institutional policies and implementation. Candidates should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research techniques in the Social Sciences, and have the ability to work and communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students. Strong written and verbal skills are required. Knowledge of research design, evaluation research, qualitative data analysis, statistics and statistical analysis programs such as SPSS, STATA, and NVIVO 8 are a plus. A track record of papers published in reputable journals will be viewed as a valuable asset. Candidates should be independent self-starters who share in our vision, and demonstrate leadership and the ability to collaborate with others in past endeavors. The position is funded through grant # 0811170 through the National Science Foundation's ADVANCEIT Cooperative Agreement. More information about the Northeastern University ADVANCE IT program is available at: http://www.northeastern.edu/advance. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants will be reviewed until the position is filled with an anticipated start date of September 2010. Applicants should apply electronically by uploading 1) a cover letter, 2) a statement of your relevant research experiences, interests and goals, 3) a curriculum vitae, 4) a writing sample, and 5) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references to position #04009349 available through the Careers section of the Human Resources Management website: www.hrm.neu.edu. Please contact Dr. Luis Falcon (l.falcon@neu.edu) by email only with any further questions.

The Beatrice Bain Research Group (BBRG) is the University of California at Berkeley's critical feminist research center, established in 1986 to support and coordinate feminist scholarship across disciplines. The BBRG is particularly interested in enabling research on gender in its intersections with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, nation, religion, postcoloniality, globalization and transnational feminisms. Among its programs and activities, the BBRG has a Scholars In Residence Program. Under the auspices of this Program, each year the BBRG hosts a new group of approximately fifteen competitively selected scholars from the U.S. and abroad for a period of one academic year. (For periods of two weeks to one semester, please see the BBRG's Affiliated Scholars Program). The BBRG Scholars In Residence Program is open to senior and junior faculty (tenured and untenured), visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars and independent scholars, from any country, whose work is centrally on gender and women. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. at least one year prior to the projected beginning of their residency at BBRG. Deadline: March 15, 2010. More information can be found at http://bbrg.berkeley.edu/scholarprog.html

The Women's Studies Program at Temple University invites applications for a non-tenure track, one-year appointment with possibility of renewal--beginning Fall 2010. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose area of specialization is at the intersections of race, gender and/or sexuality. The position carries a 3 / 4 teaching load for a total of seven courses per year. The successful candidate will teach the undergraduate research seminar and direct undergraduate field work along with a combination of some of the following core courses in the program: Critical Race Theory and Feminist Implications,Foundations in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies,Border Crossings: Gendered Dimensions of Globalization and Living for Change: Autobiographies of Women in Radical Social Movements. An elective course in the candidate's area of specialization might be substituted for one of these core courses. The position includes undergraduate advising duties in the major. Ph.D. needs to be in hand by August 1, 2010; significant teaching experience strongly preferred. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to Laura Levitt, Director, Women's Studies Search, 811 Anderson Hall, 1114 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2010.

MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN GENDER AND PUBLIC HEALTH: The Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies (GSFS) Institute at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of two years beginning first semester of 2010 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach courses in the general area of Gender and Public Health, applying a transnational and interdisciplinary approach to issues of gender and public health, including but not restricted to issues of disease, reproduction, globalization, environmental degradation, international health organizations and pandemics. For full details, visit http://new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/jobs_detail.dot?id=1668523 To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three letters of reference, should be sent to: Anuradha Dingwaney Needham, Director, The Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies (GSFS) Institute, Oberlin College, 10 North Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 or fax: 440-775-6698 by March 15, 2010. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Fellowships, Funding, and Scholarly Opportunities

Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals for 2010-2011

To meet program needs, a few Fulbright Scholar awards are allowed to accept additional applicants. For 2010-2011, the following opportunities are still available in sociology: Denmark: Award #0015 - Danish Distinguished Chair in Human Rights and International Studies - This chair is expected to have a strong research track record on questions of access to natural resources and effects of climate change on poor people's access to natural resources. Trinidad and Tobago: Award #0559 - Gender and Development, Feminist Methodology and Epistemology. U.S. citizenship is required. For a full, detailed listing of award information and eligibility requirements write to scholars@cies.iie.org.

The Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a continuing graduate student who began her or his study in a community college or technical school. A student in an accredited PhD program in sociology in the United States is eligible to apply if she or he studied for at least one full academic year at a two-year college in the US before transferring to complete a BA. The Scholarship carries a stipend of $3500 from Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) to be used to support the pursuit of graduate studies as well as a one-year membership in SWS (including a subscription to Gender & Society) The Scholarship will be awarded at the Summer Meeting of SWS. Recognizing Beth Hess's significant contributions to the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) and the American Sociological Association (ASA) as well, these organizations join SWS in supporting and celebrating the awardee at their Annual Meetings, August 13-17, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. The awardee's economy class airfare, train fare or driving mileage/tolls will be paid jointly by SSSP and SWS. ASA also supports applicants for this award via their student travel award program (more than one such award may be given, but students must apply to ASA separately). Each association will also waive its meeting registration and provide complementary banquet and/or reception tickets for the awardee. More information is available at: http://www.socwomen.org/page.php?sss=10 To be considered applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2010. For further information contact Denise Copelton at:dcopelto@brockport.edu

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