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Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
College of Agricultural Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
Department Head
Posted December 11, 2008
The College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a dynamic individual as Department Head to provide leadership and vision for guiding the future development of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.
The Department: The Department is a multi-disciplinary organization with a faculty trained in agricultural economics, economics, rural sociology, sociology, demography, planning and law. Baccalaureate degree programs are offered in Agribusiness Management (approximately 120 majors); Community, Environment and Development (about 40 majors); and a two-year Associate Degree in Agricultural Business. M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are offered in Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics (35 students on average), and Rural Sociology (25 students on average), and both a post-baccalaureate certificate (about 70 students) and an on-line Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree (about 30 students) in Community and Economic Development. Research and extension programs are focused on food and agricultural systems, agribusiness, natural resources and environment, economic and social demography, and community and international development. The department's multidisciplinary and multi-functional character offers unique opportunities to address contemporary research and education issues in these areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.
The Department has 24 tenure track faculty in Agricultural Economics and 11 in Rural Sociology, 2 adjunct and fixed-term academic personnel, 1 administrative and technology management staff, 3 information technology support staff, 8 support staff, 5 extension support staff and 13 staff supported by contracts and grants. The Department houses the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, The Environmental and Natural Resources Institute, The Pennsylvania Women's Agricultural Network, The Rural Leadership Program (RULE), and the Consumer Services Information System (CSIS). The Department and its faculty are affiliated with and play key roles in the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, and the Social Sciences Research Institute. Our graduate programs also participate in dual degree offerings in Demography, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment, Operations Research, and Women's Studies.
For additional information on the Department see www.aers.psu.edu, and for the College see www.cas.psu.edu. The most recent strategic plans also can be found on both of these sites.
Responsibilities: The Head is the Department's administrative officer and program leader, and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Head will:
- Lead faculty and staff in evaluating and enhancing the Department's undergraduate, graduate, and cooperative extension education and outreach initiatives to ensure outstanding educational programs that are highly responsive to the evolving interests and needs of students and society.
- Guide and monitor the Department's research environment to assure outstanding research programs that are highly responsive to stakeholders and sponsors in the Commonwealth and nation, and that lead to national and international recognition for research excellence in areas of significant contemporary scientific and societal interest.
- Administer and manage the Department's academic affairs, personnel, finances, and physical facilities.
- Represent, promote and advocate for the Department within the College and University, and with disciplinary groups, alumni and other private and public stakeholders within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond.
- Provide leadership for the social sciences within the College, and coordinate with the Social Sciences Research Institute and its affiliate programs, as well as other social science institutes and units on campus, to set the future of the social sciences within the College and the University.
- Create an environment that facilitates an effective shared vision; highly productive, innovative, and entrepreneurial faculty and staff; enhanced collaborative opportunities; and a mutually supportive, diverse and intellectually stimulating environment for faculty, staff, and students.
- Support College development programs and lead development on behalf of the Department to attract outside resources to support programs.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, rural sociology, or a closely related field, plus the following attributes:
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential for highly effective administrative leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary, multi-function department.
- Significant understanding and appreciation of the evolving mission of the land-grant university system, and of the evolving expectations, opportunities and constraints facing faculty and departments in a major public research and education institution.
- Substantial knowledge of university research, cooperative extension and outreach, and teaching functions.
- A significant period of academic experience with a record of significant scholarly achievement in agricultural economics, rural sociology, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to work effectively and to foster collaboration within the College and University, and with academic and disciplinary organizations, alumni, and other private and public stakeholders to advance the mission of the Department, College, and University.
- Demonstrated ability and interest in effective leadership that stresses participatory decision-making, strong personnel management, and a commitment to diversity and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to manage budgets to effectively balance a diverse array of needs within the Department.
Location: The Department is located at the University Park Campus.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: July 1, 2009.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin February 27, 2009 and continue until a qualified candidate is identified.
Applications: Qualified persons are invited to submit a cover letter and a complete resume documenting teaching, cooperative extension and outreach, research, administrative, and/or program leadership experience. The names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references should be submitted.
Nominations also are solicited and should include a brief statement of the nominee's qualifications. Applications and Nominations (both hardcopy and email) should be directed to:
Ms. Dawn Holsopple, Search Committee Coordinator, College of Agricultural Sciences
238 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802
Email: dlh5@psu.edu. 814-865-2542 (phone) 814-865-3103 (fax)
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia
Applied Demographer
Posted December 11, 2008
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia invites applications and nominations for a public service faculty position as an Applied Demographer within the new Demography and Data Program. This program is within the Governmental Services and Research Division. The position will be available January 5, 2009, but will not be filled until and/or unless a qualified person is identified. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Masters degree or equivalent in Demography, Sociology, Geography, Economics, or City/Urban Planning is required. The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge and experience in demographic analysis, regional economics and statistical forecasting skills. This position will report directly to the Program Director and will spend considerable time working directly with state and local officials, both elected, appointed, and staff. Thus, it is critical that the candidate possess the desire, ability and experience to interact in a very positive and supportive manner with these important customers of the Institute. Letters of recommendation and information provided in the submission of the application for the position should show evidence of such experience. Selected candidate will be expected to work as part of a team on public management and policy issues with special emphasis in the area of Demography. The position involves consulting with local governments and state agencies; conducting applied research for individual cities, counties, associations of local government officials, and the state legislature; and preparing monographs, reports, and other publications which address practitioner/policymaker needs, with an emphasis on Demography. The Vinson Institute is part of the University of Georgia's public service and outreach program.
Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Nominations and applications should include a cover letter, a resume / vita, and three letters of recommendation, and should be postmarked by January 2, 2009, addressed to Deputy Director, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia, 201 North Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30602-5482 (please note "Applied Demographer Position" on outside of envelope). No electronic submissions will be accepted. Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to consent to a background investigation.
Website: http://www.cviog.uga.edu/about/employment.php
Agroecosystems Management Program
Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Social/Behavioral Sciences
Posted December 11, 2008
This position requires an individual who will initiate, develop, and manage research projects including keeping of all records on research activities and preparation of manuscripts for publication and grant proposals for continued funding. Research could include, but would not be limited to: research at the individual, family and community levels on agroecosystem function and change; GIS analysis of agroecosystem spatial patterns and dynamics of social variables at landscape scales; and advanced statistical modeling or GIS analysis of social dimensions of agroecosystem functioning. A Ph. D. is required in any of the social/behavioral sciences with focus on ecosystems and the environment. The position also requires expertise in analysis of complex systems and good quantitative skills including advanced statistics and/or GIS. Desirable training, skills and experience includes social and/or economic research particularly focused on agriculture and the environment, broad training in the biophysical as well as socioeconomic disciplines, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated publishing and proposal development interest and potential, demonstrated interest and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, demonstrated interest and ability in outreach education.
This position offers competitive salaries and a full package of benefits including health insurance. Applications are due by December 15th
Applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., and the names, addresses, phone and email addresses for 3 references to:
Casey W. Hoy
Kellogg Endowed Chair in Agricultural Ecosystems Management
Agroecosystems Management Program
The Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Ave.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
The Agroecosystems Management Program of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center offers a unique opportunity for relatively self-directed research by highly qualified postdoctoral scholars. One Associateship is currently being offered in the natural/physical sciences and one in the social/behavioral sciences. The Postdoctoral Associates will be mentored by the multidisciplinary faculty participating in the Program in pursuing research and education opportunities of mutual interest and consistent with the Program goals. In general the Program addresses the environmental, economic and social challenges and opportunities facing farmers and rural communities ( www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/amp). Associates will be expected to maintain a strong publication record, seek extramural funding, contribute to graduate education, and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams that include stakeholder partners.
Sociology Program, Department of Social Sciences, Policy and Culture
Southern Oregon University
Assistant Professor
Posted December 11, 2008
Southern Oregon University, Sociology Program in the Department of Social Sciences, Policy and Culture, contingent on approval of funding, invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Sociology starting September 16, 2009. PhD. preferred, ABD considered.
Applicants must have experience teaching both qualitative and quantitative research methods at the undergraduate level, including use of SPSS as well as qualitative data analysis techniques, and experience teaching introductory sociology. In addition, candidates must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following research and teaching areas: rural sociology, community development, sociology of education, sociology of family. Applicants with an ongoing program of applied, community-based research are preferred. Teaching both traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds is expected.
Teaching load is three courses per quarter/nine courses per nine-month academic year with opportunities to teach summer session and to contribute to online course development. Some evening courses may be taught at SOU's branch campus in Medford, Oregon. Faculty in our program are also expected to: work effectively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary department ; contribute to allied majors in environmental studies, international studies, and human service, depending on areas of expertise; provide academic advising and mentor undergraduates; participate in department and university governance and service; engage in scholarship that results in publication. More information about the program is available at:
http://www.sou.edu/sociol/index.shtml
Please submit application materials at the SOU Human Resources website:
https://jobs.sou.edu: (1) letter of interest including statement of teaching philosophy; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of professional reference; (4) syllabi and course evaluations for any courses relevant to the areas listed above and (5) unofficial copies of post-secondary transcripts. Only materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to: Sociology Search Committee, Department of Social Sciences, Policy, and Culture, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland OR 97520. Review of applications will begin February, 2009.
Southern Oregon University, an AA/EOE, is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth and responsible global citizenship.
Department of Sociology
Sam Houston University
Assistant Professor
Posted December 11, 2008
The Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University announces an opening for a nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of rural sociology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research program and provide service to the university and the discipline.
The specialization within rural sociology is open. However, candidates whose scholarly interests relate to and/or extend established research programs in the department (i.e., community, natural resources, agriculture and food, rural health, development, social impact assessment, and program evaluation) are strongly encouraged to apply.
A PhD in rural sociology, sociology, demography, or a closely related discipline must be completed by the time of appointment (Fall 2009). Candidates must have a research agenda leading to publications in refereed journals and must demonstrate the potential to acquire extramural funding and guide graduate students. The department is especially interested in candidates with an applied focus who will contribute to the newly established Center for Rural Studies: Research & Outreach at Sam Houston State University. Evidence of excellence (or the promise of excellence) in teaching effectiveness is also required. Previous experience in the delivery of on-line courses is also desirable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of letters of interest will begin January 26, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Letters of interest must be complete and include details of the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position. In addition, the candidate must include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research, sample research/scholarly publications, official university transcripts, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening; candidates will receive prior notification.
Sam Houston State University is located in historic Huntsville, just north of the greater Houston metropolitan area. The university has an enrollment of approximately 16,600 students and a faculty of 680.
Letters of interest should be mailed to: Gene L. Theodori, Sam Houston State University, Department of Sociology, Box 2446. Huntsville, TX 77341-2446
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.
Department of Development Sociology
Cornell University
"Polson Professor of Development Sociology"
Advanced Associate or full professor
Posted November 12, 2008
Cornell University's Department of Development Sociology seeks a distinguished scholar to conduct research and teach in the area of global development. The endowed Polson Professor of Development Sociology is expected to provide intellectual leadership and conduct cutting-edge research in the field of development sociology. Qualified applicants must have an established record of scholarship and funded research on global development. Women and minority candidates especially are encouraged to apply. More information can be found at http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/jobs.
Rank: Advanced associate or full professor
Starting Date: July 1, 2009 or as negotiated
Responsibilities: The position is a 50% research and 50% teaching position with responsibility for 3 courses (2 offered annually, 1 offered in alternate years). The specific courses taught will be negotiated with the department chair upon acceptance of the position. The Polson Professor will be expected to provide active leadership in a coherent, externally-funded academic program in global development, conduct research and supervise graduate student research, especially field research, in diverse international settings, and contribute actively to the peer-reviewed academic literature. Collaboration with programs at Cornell related to development and international studies is expected.
Qualifications: PhD in Sociology or related discipline. The Polson Professor must be an established social scientist with a distinguished record of academic accomplishments in the area of global development and change reflected in publications, grant-funded research, and teaching. Additionally the Polson Professor must have demonstrated leadership in program development and be able to work collaboratively with scholars from diverse disciplines.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with background and experience
Applications: Submit a letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of three references to: Professor Max J. Pfeffer, Chair, Development Sociology Department, 133 Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-7801
Review of applications begins February 1, 2009.
Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Kellogg Biological Station and Dept of Sociology
Michigan State University
Two Positions: Assistant and Associate Professor
Posted November 12, 2008
Michigan State University
Faculty: Position Description
Kellogg Biological Station and Dept of Sociology
Two Positions: Assistant and Associate Professor
Sustainability of Rural Landscapes
Title of Two Positions: Sustainability and Rural Landscapes
Level: One Assistant, one Associate/Full Professor
Responsibilities: 60% research, 40% teaching
Appointment: AY (academic yr); one 75% KBS, 25 % SOC; one 25% KBS, 75% SOC
Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty positions (one Assistant Professor and one Associate/Full Professor) in the area of Sustainability of Rural Landscapes. We seek individuals with expertise in environmental science and the relationships between ecology, technology, social change and policy. These positions will enhance interdepartmental research in the Department of Sociology and at MSU, with particular focus on strengthening social science research at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). Both positions will be joint between KBS and the Department of Sociology (SOC) with tenure home in SOC and a possible affiliation with the Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) at MSU. The positions will have appointments with the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station to support research. At least one of these positions would be resident at KBS, a biological field station of Michigan State University (www.kbs.msu.edu) with a year-round resident faculty located ~65 miles from the East Lansing campus of MSU. KBS hosts a NSF-supported LTER project on the ecology of row-cropping systems, a DOE funded Great Lakes BioEnergy Research Center (GLBRC) on the sustainability of biofuels and is establishing a pasture-based dairy with support from the WK Kellogg Foundation. These facilities all support research on the sustainability of agriculture and vitality of rural communities that involve KBS and campus-based faculty and other institutions and are expected to provide research opportunities for both positions.
*Field of Work and Duties:* The scholarly focus is environmental science and the relationships between ecology, technology, social change and policy; and areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, socio-ecological issues of agricultural landscapes and production systems, policy issues relevant to ecosystem services (biodiversity and introduced species), coupled human and natural systems, and the sustainability of bio-based economies, including alternative energy.
These positions will complement existing strengths in ecology, environmental and agricultural science at KBS, the Department of Sociology and social science across the University. The faculty candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology that contribute to educational programs at KBS and to one of the five focal research areas of the Department of Sociology (www.sociology.msu.edu). These are academic year appointments.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and show evidence of the capacity to establish an extramurally-funded and interdisciplinary research program.
Preference will be given to individuals with interdisciplinary research experience that can strengthen the research programs in both KBS and Sociology. International experience or demonstrated interest in international regions is an advantage. Questions and applications should be sent to Sustainability@kbs.msu.edu, addressed to the Sustainability Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Michigan State University, with
Signed letters of reference will be solicited from finalists. Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2008 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. Further information about KBS and SOC can be found at http://kbs.msu.edu and http://www.sociology.msu.edu.
Date position is available: August 16, 2009
Departmental Representatives: Dr. Katherine Gross, Director, Kellogg Biological Station
Dr. Jan Bokemeier, Chair, Department of Sociology
MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution;
women and minorities are particularly welcome to apply.
Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development
University of Wisconsin, Madison
State Program Director
Posted October 28, 2008
UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension is seeking a visionary, collaborative and energetic individual to lead one of its major program areas--Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development (CNRED). The State Program Director provides administrative leadership in all areas of program operations, including those related to program development, evaluation and implementation; external partnership development; development of financial resources and budgetary administration; and human resources development and administration.
Best-qualified candidates possess:
- PhD or equivalent degree
- Academic preparation in a related discipline, such as community development, economic development or natural resources
- Demonstrated success in administration or management of community-based outreach education programs
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining effective partnerships
- Demonstrated commitment and skill related to multiculturalism
- Success in acquiring and managing alternative funding sources
- Demonstrated success in developing and managing human resources
We offer excellent benefits and competitive salary. For complete information and application instructions, please visit our website at www.uwex.edu/ces/hr.
AA/EEO Employer
University of Colorado, Boulder
(Energy/Social Sciences)
Assistant Professor
Posted October 22, 2008
The University of Colorado at Boulder is seeking to complement strengths in environmental and atmospheric sciences with a hire in the area of social and/or economic impacts and implications of energy development. Candidates are invited to apply for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a research focus in social dimensions of energy development including, but not limited to, environmental or energy economics, energy policy, geopolitics of energy, land/water resource management policy, the political economy of energy development, consumer behavior, and/or firm behavior. A regional focus on the American West is desirable but not required. Duties of the position include teaching, research, and service. Position requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field, commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and promise of excellence in research and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. Rostering is flexible, with possible departmental home in Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, or Sociology.
Please see www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs for a full job description. Applications are only accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com posting # 804965. The following must be included for your application to be complete: (1) Cover letter, (2) statement of research and teaching goals; (3) Current curriculum vita; (4) One writing sample; and (5) Three references (please include email address for each referee). Initial review of the applications will begin on December 1, 2008, and will continue until a candidate is identified. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Questions should be directed to Dr. J. Samuel Fitch, Search Chair, fitchs@colorado.edu.
Science Coordinator
KBS Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Michigan State University
Full-time Academic Specialist (2 years; continuing dependent on funding)
Posted October 8, 2008
Michigan State University seeks a Science Coordinator to help coordinate, promote, and lead research associated with the Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) project (www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) academic specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This position is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and renewed funding of the KBS LTER.
Responsibilities
The position will focus on coordinating KBS LTER science, which is directed towards understanding the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production systems in the larger agricultural landscape. The successful candidate will work closely with the LTER Director and other faculty collaborators to coordinate participation in national and international partnerships; promote research potentials to prospective investigators, including students; participate in LTER cross-site activities; organize science meetings and workshops, both local and national; help to organize responses to emerging research opportunities, and participate in grant writing to state and national funding agencies.
The position reports to the KBS LTER Director and works closely with the KBS LTER Science Committee as well as with research, information, and agronomic managers. Salary and benefits are commensurate with prior experience to $60,000/y. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue their own research in an LTER-relevant field (expected to occupy up to 20% of available time), and will also have the opportunity to serve on graduate student guidance committees in their area of expertise. The position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications
A PhD in ecology, agronomy, or a related natural resource or environmental science field is required, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Postdoctoral experience preferred. Familiarity with agriculture or agricultural ecosystems is not required. This position requires creativity and an ability to build relationships with academic and other research partners.
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file (please include your last name in the filename) to LTERScience@kbs.msu.edu. Include (1) a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; (3) names and contact information for three professional references; and (4) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials). For inquiries about the application process, please contact Ms. Jenny Smith (jclark@kbs.msu.edu). For further information about the position please contact KBS LTER Director Phil Robertson (robertson@kbs.msu.edu). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.
Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
University of North Dakota
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor
Posted September 29, 2008
University of North Dakota-Department of Sociology is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 16, 2009. Teaching areas should include some combination of Diversity in American Society, Aging, Population, Research Methods and Introduction to Sociology. Courses in the candidate's specialty will also be considered. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Sociology or evidence of its completion before appointment. Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching effectiveness and research is required. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research program and provide service to the university and the discipline. Salary dependent upon qualifications. The University of North Dakota, the state's flagship university, offers opportunities to collaborate with an entrepreneurial team of social scientists affiliated with the Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research, the Center for Rural Health, the Social Science Research Center and the Center for Conflict Resolution. Regular teaching load is five courses per year. Send letter of application, statement of teaching and research philosophy, teaching evaluations, current vita, sample publications and three letters of reference to: Kathleen A. Tiemann, Chairperson, Sociology Department, 225 Centennial Drive Stop 7136, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7136. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applications accepted by mail only.
The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Rural Sociology and Family Medicine
Assistant or Associate Professor
Posted September 25, 2008
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Rural Sociology and Department of Family Medicine invite applications for a joint, full-time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor levels to begin August of 2009. We seek a scholar who specializes in medical sociology with research expertise or interest in aspects of community and rural health care, and the health of rural populations. The successful candidate will outline a research program that focuses on community health, broadly construed, detailing its applicability to rural areas and peoples, and/or rural minorities. Demonstrated excellence in social science research is required and the ability to obtain external research funding is essential. Responsibilities of the position include establishing a strong program of research, instruction, and student mentoring in both departments.
The Department of Rural Sociology and the Department of Family Medicine are highly ranked in their respective fields. The Rural Sociology Department has strengths in the study of inequality, agriculture, environment, and community. It shares a graduate program at the doctoral and masters levels with the Department of Sociology, but has a separate undergraduate program. The Department of Family Medicine has strengths in childhood obesity, substance abuse, complementary medicine, health services research, community based research networks, disabled children and adults, and women's health.
Applicants should submit a letter detailing her/his qualifications for the position, research and teaching statements, a curriculum vitae, and two writing samples. In addition, applicants should request that three letters of reference be submitted on their behalf. All application materials should be sent to: Prof. Leann Tigges, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Rural Sociology, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 7, 2008, although review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request unless confidentiality is requested in writing. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Employment will require a criminal background check.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Illinois State University-Bloomington/Normal
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor
Posted September 23, 2008
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in sociology. Priority given to candidates with expertise in sociology of aging and the life course. Candidates with expertise in environmental sociology or sociology of organizations, occupations, and work will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a well-defined research agenda and a record of successful teaching. Appointment begins on August 16, 2009; completion of the Ph.D. in sociology is expected by that date. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008 and continue until position is filled. To assure full consideration, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, examples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness by November 1 to: #01263 Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Campus Box 4660, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4660. Inquiries may be directed to memccomb@ilstu.edu. EEO/AA Employer.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Director, International Affairs/ ACES Global Connect
Posted September 23, 2008
Position Description and Major Responsibilities: The Director, International Affairs/ACES Global Connect, is a full-time administrative position that reports to the Dean of the College. The Office of International Affairs/ACES Global Connect is a framework that will prepare College faculty and staff to capture opportunities from the world market and the international mobility of knowledge and people. The Office of International Affairs/ACES Global Connect seeks to integrate and coordinate the energy of the College on the international front, from planning through implementation, and across all College units. International travel is expected. A tenured faculty appointment in one of the academic units of the College of ACES may be possible, dependent upon the qualifications of the candidate. The Director has a college-wide internationalization focus and will:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to the ACES Global Connect program (http://global.aces.uiuc.edu/) so that international activities in the College will be enhanced and faculty and staff will be given incentives to participate;
- Proactively identify and develop funding and revenue generation opportunities for international programs, and facilitate collaboration across departments;
- Evaluate and communicate opportunities for international programs, and maintain liaison with appropriate federal and international agencies and foundations;
- Facilitate international experiences for students in the College in collaboration with the ACES Office of Academic Programs;
- Stimulate internationalization of the curriculum, research, and outreach and University of Illinois Extension programming;
- Represent the College on appropriate university committees and international programs;
- Work with faculty to build relationships with prominent peer institutions around the world.
Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a PhD in a field of study associated with one of the departments in the College of ACES. Demonstrated leadership, administration and management skills are required. The ability to work with people and communicate ideas effectively is critical. A demonstrated commitment to the mission of a land-grant university and to international activities is essential. Experience with public and private funding sources and with international programs and activities is required.
Desirable Qualifications: The strongest candidates will have extensive experience in international programs, including research, and have a thorough understanding of globalization, as well as the ability to travel internationally. Experience with university international consortia and international consultants are highly desirable.
To be eligible for consideration for a tenured faculty appointment in one of the departments of the College of ACES, successful candidates must demonstrate excellence in instruction and research at levels that qualify for a tenured faculty appointment at the University of Illinois.
About the University and College: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus (http://www.illinois.edu), which is located approximately 120 miles south of Chicago in a community of 110,000, has a student enrollment of over 40,000, and over 2,900 tenured/tenure-track faculty members. For the past two years, the University of Illinois has been the only US university ranked in the top 10 key metrics of campus internationalization by the National Association for International Educators. The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) (http://www.aces.uiuc.edu) includes seven academic departments, 218 tenure-track faculty members, an enrollment of almost 2,400 undergraduate and 550 graduate students, and is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs, teaching, research, outreach, and international programs. As examples, more than 50 percent of ACES students study abroad during their undergraduate career, and more than 50 percent of the College's graduate students are internationally born. The College of ACES is currently engaged in more than 60 memoranda of agreement with international universities in 32 countries.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible after closing date.
Applications: To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 6, 2008. Applications should include a letter of application with reference to Search #12041, curriculum vita, candidate's email address, and names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of at least four (4) references. Nominations and applications should be sent to:
Dr. Faye M. Dong, Chair, Search Committee for Director, International Affairs/ACES Global Connect
c/o College of ACES Human Resources
115 Mumford Hall, MC-710
1301 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-244-4498; Fax: 217-333-9689; E-mail: search@aces.uiuc.edu.
For Further Information: Please contact Dr. Faye M. Dong, 217-244-4498.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ohio University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology
Posted September 18, 2008
Ohio University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sociology, beginning Fall 2009. Candidates should have expertise and ability to teach in the area of
criminology specializing in the following areas:
(1) Criminology (with a focus on empirical patterns and causes of crime)
(2) Some combination of race, gender, class and crime
Additional ability to teach research methods, especially quantitative methods and/or introductory sociology, is desirable as is experience or interest in online teaching. Candidates should have a PhD completed at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Ohio University is a Research Extensive institution located in Athens, Ohio, seventy-five miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Enrollment on the Athens Campus is approximately 19,500. The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenure-line faculty and 19 departments, most of which offer graduate degrees. Further information about Ohio University can be found at: www.ohio.edu and the department's home page at: www.cas.ohiou.edu/socanth/. To view this position and apply online go to www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54851. In addition, send cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publications or other samples of scholarly writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness, syllabi, and three letters of reference to: Criminology Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. Applications accepted until position filled; for full consideration apply by November 1, 2008.
Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ohio University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology
Posted September 18, 2008
Ohio University. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology, beginning Fall 2009. Candidates should have expertise and ability to teach in the area of inequality with a focus on race and ethnicity and their intersections with gender, class, and other social locations with secondary teaching strength in one or more of the following: research methods, demography, or introductory sociology. Experience or interest in online teaching is also desirable. Candidates should have a PhD completed at the time of appointment. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Ohio University is a Research Extensive institution located in Athens, Ohio, seventy-five miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Enrollment on the Athens Campus is approximately 19,500. The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenure-line faculty and 19 departments, most of which offer graduate degrees. Further information about Ohio University can be found at: www.ohio.edu and the department's home page at: www.cas.ohiou.edu/socanth/. To view this position and apply online go to www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54849. In addition, send cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, publications or other samples of scholarly writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness, syllabi, and three letters of reference to: Inequality Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. Applications accepted until position filled; for full consideration apply by November 1, 2008.
Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
University of Vermont
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
and Director of the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
Posted September 18, 2008
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College (UVM), a land-grant institution in Burlington, seeks an extraordinary leader and distinguished scholar as Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Director of the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station. As chief academic and administrative officer of the College, the Dean is a key member of UVM's senior leadership team, helping UVM advance its claim to being the nation's premier small public research university.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Screening of applications will begin Oct. 15, 2008 and will continue until the position has been filled. Appointment will likely begin July 1, 2009.
Interested candidates must apply on-line at: uvmjobs.com. Applicants should attach a letter expressing their interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of five references.
The cover letter should also articulate how you would encourage expanded diversity within the college. These materials will be held in strict confidence. Nominations of candidates are welcomed and should be sent to the Search Committee Chair: Douglas O. Lantagne, Dean & Director, UVM Extension, 19 Roosevelt Highway, Suite 305, Colchester, Vermont 05446-5933, Phone: 802-656-8679, CALSDEANSEARCH@uvm.edu
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Iowa State University
Department of Sociology and the African American Studies Program
Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and African American Studies
Posted September 18, 2008
The Department of Sociology and the African American Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at Iowa State University invite applications for two positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Although this is a multidisciplinary search (Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, and Sociology), the department hopes that the position will be filled by a sociologist, in which case the appointment would be in both African American Studies and the Department of Sociology. Position 1 requires a scholar with a teaching and research emphasis on the African Diaspora/Black Atlantic world, broadly conceptualized. Position 2 requires a scholar with a teaching and research emphasis in any other area of specialization within African American Studies.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the beginning date for the appointment (August 16, 2009), possess expertise in African American Studies, demonstrate the potential to achieve excellence in scholarship and teaching, and have the ability to effectively mentor students in African American Studies and the Department of Sociology. Iowa State University is one of the nation's leading land grant institutions, with a national reputation for its unique student-centered environment, with unlimited academic and social opportunities in a comfortable, friendly and supportive atmosphere. Iowa State is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is ranked among the nation's top 100 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa, noted for its exceptional quality of life. The Department of Sociology at Iowa State University offers a BS/BA in Sociology or Public Service and Administration in Agriculture and an MS and Ph.D. in Sociology or Rural Sociology has 30 tenure/tenure-track faculty and is strongly committed to the land grant mission of excellence in learning, discovery and engagement.
For more information about Iowa State University and the Department of Sociology, see www.soc.iastate.edu
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should (1) arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to ISU and (2) submit the following application materials: (a) a letter of application that identifies the position of interest (African Diaspora-Position 1 or Other¬Position 2) and include statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) samples of recent publications or creative work, and (d) a summary of graduate courses completed that are relevant to African American studies.
Application materials should be forwarded to: Cindy Bartleson, Attn. African American Studies Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 202 Catt Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050, cmbartl@iastate.edu. Questions may be directed to Doug Epperson (dle@iastate.edu), Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or to Tunde Adeleke (tadeleke@iastate.edu), Director, African American Studies Program. Questions about the department may be directed to Paul Lasley, (plasley@iastate.edu), Chair, Department of Sociology.
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Michigan State University, East Lansing
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Posted August 27, 2008
Revised November 1, 2008
Title of Position: Open Rank Professor in African Diaspora
Field of Work and Duties: The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University is seeking applications for one open rank faculty position in the study of the African Diaspora. We seek sociologists who study Diasporic groups (African origin) and their identities, cultural forms, economic and political ties, social organization, and/or post-national and transnational processes and movements. Candidates should have expertise to enhance the Sociology department theme, Global Transformations, and one of our focus areas of urban, race and migration, family and gender, health and well-being, sociology of population-demography, and/or food-environment-agriculture-science and technology (see www.sociology.msu.edu).These are academic year appointments. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong, externally recognized and supported program of scholarship; to develop excellence in teaching with undergraduate and graduate courses; and to establish a recognized program of outreach and professional service appropriate to their scholarship. Relevant language skills are desirable. Candidates with regional areas of interest in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America and the Caribbean are preferred. International experience or demonstrated interest in international regions is an advantage. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, writing samples and four letters of reference to: African Diaspora Faculty Search Committee, 316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1111. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Submit at bokemeie@msu.edu. Further information on the department and the position announcement are also available on the department website: http://www.soc.msu.edu/. Initial review of applications will begin November 30, 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Position available August 15, 2009. Salary- $62,000-$68,000
Date position is available: August 15, 2009
Organization: Michigan State University, Department: Sociology
316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI 48824-1111
Dr. Steven J. Gold, Search Committee Chair, Dr. Janet Bokemeier, Department Chairperson
Contact information: (517) 353-6352 bokemeie@msu.edu, gold@msu.edu
Application deadline: November 30, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified
Nexus Market Research, Inc.
Posted October 7, 2008
Nexus Market Research, Inc., a small consulting firm focused on the evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, currently seeks to hire an individual possessing a strong background in statistical analysis and modeling commonly applied in the fields of sociology, economics, business, and policy, among others. Candidates should also have training and experience in other quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies. We prefer candidates with experience addressing environmental or energy-related concerns, and also candidates who understand the principles and practices of program evaluation. However, NMR is committed to hiring candidates with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of their prior fields of study or areas of work experience. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing advanced statistical analyses such as linear and non-linear regression, time series analyses, econometric forecasting, and/or Monte Carlo simulations
- Designing, implementing, and analyzing survey data
- Conducting semi-structured interviews
- Writing clear and concise research summaries, memoranda, and reports
- Working independently and meeting tight deadlines
Candidates should have experience using SPSS or Stata for data analysis and be comfortable using Microsoft Office products for developing reports and maintaining datasets.
The ideal candidate will have recently completed or will soon complete a Ph.D. We will also consider candidates with Master's degrees who have relevant work experience. At this point in time, we do not have openings for those at the Bachelor's level, unless they have considerable work experience in the field of energy efficiency or renewable energy.
All resumes and cover letters should be e-mailed to Lisa Wilson-Wright at wilsonwright@nexusmarketresearch.com. For additional information about NMR , please see our website. Inquiries for more information can be made via e-mail or telephone (781) 665-9566.
NMR is a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation and marketing research related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Efficiency and renewables are burgeoning fields providing excellent career opportunities for young professionals. NMR is committed to the environment and to emitting minimal greenhouse gases. Our carbon footprint is less than 10% of that of an average, similarly sized office-based business in the Northeast United States. We offer a flexible work schedule and competitive benefits.
Rural Realities
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Concentrated Rural Poverty and the Geography of Exclusion
Rates of segregation between poor and non-poor are particularly high among rural racial minorities. Three-fourths of rural blacks and two-thirds of rural Hispanics are segregated from America's more affluent, largely white populations.
One-half of rural poor are segregated in high-poverty areas, finds a new policy brief co-published by the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire and Rural Realities, a publication of the Rural Sociological Society. The brief, "Concentrated Rural Poverty and the Geography of Exclusion," highlights the challenges faced by America's rural poor, particularly as they are physically and socially isolated from middle-class communities that might offer economic opportunities.
"When they are segregated in high-poverty areas, rural poor are doubly disadvantaged: They have many unmet needs but live in communities lacking the resources to meet them," says Carsey Institute senior fellow Daniel Lichter, who co-authored the report with Domenico Parisi, director of the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center at Mississippi State University. Lichter is also Ferris Family Professor in the Department of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University.
The authors present a number of policy strategies, including the need for affordable housing in mixed-income neighborhoods, reducing housing discrimination, and promoting place-based solutions to poverty and low income.
The full brief, which is based on a paper by the authors and published in the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, can be downloaded at http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/
publications/PB-Lichter-Parisi.pdf.
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