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Last updated 03/08/2010 by Jay Burlingham.
Social Sciences Position, Center for Learning Innovation, University of Minnesota Rochester
Updated: March 08 2010
The University of Minnesota Rochester (http://www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for a social sciences position in sociology for its degree program Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The successful candidate will work with other faculty to coordinate and teach an introductory sociology course, an ethics course, and other social sciences courses as appropriate, and staff a student tutoring center in the BSHS program. Duties include helping to prepare and teach primarily first-year courses, grading, staffing the Just ASK tutoring center (http://www.r.umn.edu/academics/just-ask/index.htm), supervising peer tutors, and related duties as assigned.
The instructor/coordinator will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI). CLI leads the development of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences. It promotes a learner-centered, competency-based learning environment in which ongoing assessment guides and monitors student learning and is the basis for data-driven research on learning.
The successful candidate has a M.A./M.S. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Sociology or related field. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Experience in instruction at the college level would be preferable. The successful candidate works well in interdisciplinary teams and is comfortable working independently.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted online at https://employment.umn.edu. For application instructions and links, click on "Search Postings" and use the following job requisition number #165009.
For more information, to request disability accommodations, and/or to receive materials available in alternative formats, please contact Andrea Wilson, University of Minnesota Rochester, 300 University Square, 111 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904; fax 507-281-7794, phone 507-280-4650, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Professor (W2 rank), International Business for Engineers, Pforzheim University
Updated: March 04 2010
Pforzheim University is a highly regarded institution in the south of Germany, which consists of three faculties: design, engineering and business. Its success is founded upon its interdisciplinary and international emphasis in both teaching and research, and its objective of preparing students both academically and personally for responsible positions in society. Pforzheim University (http://www.pforzheim-university.de) is located in southwest Germany some 20 miles northwest of Stuttgart, and nestles in attractive countryside at the north rim of the Black Forest National Park.
For the extension of our International Programs in Business Administration and Engineering (especially for the programs International Business and Global Process Management) we seek as soon as possible (October 2010 or March 2011) a Professor (pay scale W2) in International Business for Engineers. You will be responsible for educating future managers at the interface of engineering and business administration. It is expected that you lecture in the areas of International Business in the department of Business Administration and Engineering, which is one of the most renowned in Germany. Foremost, you will teach International Business, International Negotiation Skills and Advanced English for Engineers in our international bachelor programs International Management and Global Process Management.
In addition to your lecturing activities you are expected to contribute to the development of our international programs in Business Administration and Engineering, for example in the field of student exchange and through establishment of partner universities.
The successful candidate will have an international and intercultural background with focus on technical industries or engineering. Due to the fact that all lectures will be held in English, near native English language abilities are essential. Furthermore, qualified knowledge of Business Administration and Management Theory is required.
The successful candidate will also have a track record of teaching excellence and be prepared to engage in the School's self-administration. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate research skills proven by publications. For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Guy Fournier, mail to guy.fournier@hs- pforzheim.de. Details on the international program can be found at http://wiinternational.hs- pforzheim.de/
The formal requirements for applicants are a University degree and a Ph.D. or a comparable scientific qualification. A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience is required, of which a minimum of three years must have been gained outside the University. The successful applicant will initially be offered a tenured position on probation, which will automatically be changed to a tenured position when the conditions stipulated by the regional government (Baden- Württemberg) have been fulfilled. Details can be obtained at http://www.pforzheim-university.de. The University is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to increase the proportion of women at the institute. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in the event of equal qualifications.
Please send a full application including CV, list of publication and teaching experiences by no later than......, 2010 to the Rector of Pforzheim University, Professor Dr. Martin Erhardt, Tiefenbronner Strasse 65, 75175 Pforzheim/Germany.
Tenure line open rank faculty in Science and Technology Communication and Rhetoric, NC State
Deadline: March 26 2010
URL: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85732
Updated: March 04 2010
Open rank tenure-track position in public communication of science and technology. Salary is competitive and teaching load is negotiable. Preferred start date is August 15, 2010. We seek a colleague to contribute to the research program of NC State’s project in Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCOST, http://pcost.org). Responsibilities include actively seeking and administering external grant and contract funding and supervising graduate research assistants.
Tenure home and primary teaching duties will be in either the Department of Communication or the Department of English. Advanced course offerings may be cross-listed, for students in our M.S. in Communication (Communication Department), M.S. in Technical Communication (English Department), and Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (interdisciplinary, administered through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences).
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in communication or rhetoric, preferably with a focus on science and technology, medicine, health, or the environment. The ideal candidate will have a substantial publication record, experience with sponsored research, a multi-methodological research background, and a research interest in emerging science and technology.
To apply please go to: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85732 Applications will be received until position is filled. Interviews will be conducted in April for applications complete by March 26, 2010. Send the following electronically: letter of interest, current vita, 2-3 example(s) of relevant scholarship. Please identify at least three individuals (with email addresses and phone numbers) for recommendations.
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Program Director for the Sociology Program, NSF
Deadline: June 04 2010
URL: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=1737885&org=NSF
Updated: February 15 2010
Job Title: Social Scientist (Program Director for the Sociology Program)
Agency: National Science Foundation
Job Announcement Number: E20100025 - Rotator
Salary Range: 102,721.00 - 160,078.00 USD /year
Open Period: Friday, December 04, 2009 to Friday, June 04, 2010
Series & Grade: AD-0101-04/04
Position Information: Full-Time 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, under the terms of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) or as a Federal Temporary Appointment.
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Arlington, VA
Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute.
Job Summary: Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise, for over 50 years, NSF has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The National Science Foundation seeking qualified candidates for a Program Director position in the Sociology Program within the Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, Arlington, VA.
The Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) supports research to develop and advance scientific knowledge focusing on economic, legal, political, and social systems, organizations and institutions. In addition, SES supports research on the intellectual and social contexts that govern the development and use of science and technology. SES programs consider proposals that fall squarely within disciplines, but they also encourage and support interdisciplinary projects, which are evaluated through joint review among Programs in SES, as well as joint review with programs in other Divisions, and NSF-wide multi-disciplinary panels, as appropriate. More information about SES programs, including the Sociology Program can be found at their website at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=SES.
The Program Director will be responsible for managing the review, evaluation, and post-award monitoring process of proposals received in and awards made by the Program. The incumbent encourages proposal submissions, selects well-qualified individuals to provide objective review on proposals either as individuals or as members of a panel, chairs meetings of the Sociology Advisory Panel, conducts final review of proposal evaluations, and recommends and documents final actions on proposals reviewed. The incumbent also provides technical and administrative oversight for active NSF grants, contracts, interagency agreements and cooperative agreements. The Program Director will evaluate progress of funded research through review and evaluation of reports and publications submitted by awardees and/or meetings at NSF and during site visits. The Program Director maintains regular contact with the research community, and provides advice and consultation upon request. The position also entails working with directors of other programs and divisions at NSF in developing new initiatives, representing the agency at professional meetings, and conducting outreach to the social science research and education community.
Qualifications and Evaluations: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience with training and expertise in Sociology. In addition, six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the program are required.
How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and research relevant to the duties of the position. We strongly encourage you to specifically address the Qualifications desired below. This will ensure that you receive full consideration in the evaluation process.
Qualifications Desired:
- Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, theories, and methods that underlie research in sociology.
- Research, analytical and technical writing skills, which evidence the ability to perform extensive inquiries into a wide variety of significant issues and to make recommendations and decisions based on findings.
- Ability to organize, implement and manage large, multi-disciplinary, broadly based, proposal driven grant programs allocating resources to meet a broad spectrum of program goals.
- Ability to meet and deal with members of the scientific community, other funding agencies and peers to effectively present and advocate program policies and plans.
- Ability to work with individuals, both technical and support staff, across a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs.
Benefits: For Visiting Scientist appointments, individuals are in a non-pay leave status from their home institutions and are appointed to NSF's payroll as Federal employees. NSF withholds FICA and provides reimbursement for fringe benefits. Under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, assignees remain on the payroll of his/her home institution and the home institution will continue to administer pay and benefits. NSF will reimburse the home institution for NSF's negotiated share of the cost of the assignment. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers and qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding a Visiting Scientist appointment or an IPA assignment, visit our website at http://www.nsf.gov//about/career_opps
Other Information: Relocation expenses may be paid contigent upon the availibility of funds.
How To Apply: You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement. You may submit a resume or other application document of your choice. Please include the vacancy announcement number and your country of citizenship. You are strongly encouraged to submit a supplemental statement that describes how your background relates to the Quality Ranking Factors listed in the Qualifications and Evaluation Requirements section of this announcement. This information will be used in the evaluation process. We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form found at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/forms/fm1232.doc. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
NSF is an environmentally conscious federal agency dedicated to paper reduction. Please help support our effort by submitting all application materials via email. This will facilitate timely receipt and help save our environment. Applications and other materials should be transmitted electronically no later than midnight of the closing date to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please include the vacancy announcement number and your country of citizenship in the subject line of the email to be considered for this position. If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044 for assistance.
Important Note: Please do not include your social security number or date of birth on your application documents.
Agency Contact Info: Camille L. Britt Phone: 703 292-4345 TDD: 703-292-8044 Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Or write: National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 315 Arlington, VA 22230 US
What to Expect Next: Applicants will receive notice when their application has been sent to the selecting officer.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Science, Technology and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology
Deadline: March 14 2010
Updated: February 15 2010
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Science, Technology, and Society/Public Policy (STS/PP) Department. This position will start on August 23, 2010.
The STS/PP Department offers a B.S. in Public Policy and a M.S. in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, as well as a wide range of minors (Environmental Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Public Policy, Science and Technology Policy, Historical Perspectives in Science and Technology) supporting RIT’s general education program. More information about our program can be found at http://stspp.rit.edu.
This opening is for a one-year visiting position. The area of specialization is open; however, preference will be given to candidates whose work reflects an integration of environmental studies; public policy; and science, technology, and society. We seek candidates with demonstrated potential to be excellent teachers and researchers, and with interest in working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, intellectually stimulating environment. Candidates with backgrounds that integrate the science and engineering fields with the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should have or be close to completing a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline.
Candidates should apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu. Search for IRC# 36537. Requested application material includes: a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research and teaching interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available); at least one sample publication; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Dr. Franz A. Foltz, Chair, Search Committee, Department of STS/Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604, (585) 475-5368, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Applications must be submitted by March 14, 2010.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.
3 Faculty Openings, Dept of Environmental and Occupational Health, GWU
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3280957
Updated: February 14 2010
Search Continues:
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health of The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services invites applications for as many as three faculty positions. These positions will be tenure-track or tenured at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, commensurate with experience.
The School is a fully accredited school of public health with vigorous programs of undergraduate and graduate research and education, including an MPH in Environmental Health Science and Policy and a DrPH in environmental and occupational health. The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is at the center of national and global conversations about using science to protect workers, the public, and the environment from toxic substances and dangerous conditions. Faculty and staff in the Department, in keeping with the School’s location in Washington, D.C., have earned a national reputation as researchers and leaders in articulating how public health science is best used in regulatory decision-making. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/departments/eoh/
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have a terminal degree in a relevant discipline, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Successful candidates at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor will have a solid publication record and have demonstrated the ability to obtain extramural research funding. Candidates applying for consideration at the Assistant Professor level should have demonstrated potential for external funding and peer reviewed publications.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a history of collaborative work, and will have significant expertise in at least one and preferably several of the following areas: air pollution, climate change, environmental health policy, exposure assessment, industrial hygiene, global environmental health, mine health and safety, occupational health and safety, occupational medicine, regulatory science, risk sciences, sustainability, toxicology, and water quality.
Application Procedure: To be considered, interested applicants should submit: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a letter of interest describing teaching and mentoring experience, research interests, and plans for maintaining or developing an independently funded research program; and (3) complete contact information for at least three references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications began on July 13, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit all materials electronically to: EOH Search Committee c/o Jo Ann Roberts Department of Environmental and Occupational Heath The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 203 Washington, DC 20037
Assistant Professor, Aging and Health, University of Chicago
Deadline: March 31 2010
URL: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000622307-01
Updated: February 14 2010
The University of Chicago invites applications for two first-term tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level with a focus on aging and health; of particular interest is how social context interacts with the health care system to produce health outcomes among older persons. The faculty members will be affiliated with the Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS), which supports interdisciplinary research and training at the interface of health and the social sciences; the faculty will have access to administrative and research support through the Center. Faculty will hold primary academic appointments in any of the academic units listed below. Partial support for these positions is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) under a P30 mechanism grant with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree and strong potential to build an active research program in aging and to contribute to the strong interdisciplinary research on aging at the University of Chicago. These positions will be expected to start no later than July 1, 2010; an earlier start date is possible and preferred. For more information about each position and to apply online, please go to the job posting in each participating department or school listed below. Applications received by January 18, 2010 will receive full consideration; after that, applications will be considered until the positions are filled or until the application deadline of March 31, 2010. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Participating departments and schools are Comparative Human Development (http://tinyurl.com/y96ykkp), Health Studies (http://tinyurl.com/00151), Medicine (Sections of General Internal Medicine: http://tinyurl.com/yeaazk9, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine: http://tinyurl.com/yclqpja, and Hospital Medicine: http://tinyurl.com/yatfrq6), Harris School of Public Policy Studies (http://tinyurl.com/y8fax3d), Social Service Administration (https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=137794), and Sociology (http://tinyurl.com/yhvgr4s).
Assistant Professor Department of Bioethics, Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3281069
Updated: February 14 2010
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences seeks applicants for Assistant Professor of Bioethics. The University offers a Masters of Arts in Bioethics in three degree tracts: a DO/MA dual degree earned over four years, a one-year Masters program, and a career enhancement tract where practicing professionals earn their degree on a part-time basis. In a rich and varied curriculum, the Department of Bioethics approaches the study of bioethics broadly by drawing on the perspectives of philosophy, the medical humanities, humanism, and the “softer” side of the social sciences. The department has close affiliation with area hospitals and the Center for Practical Bioethics.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in ethics or a field related to bioethics-broadly defined. An advanced clinician’s degree (in medicine, nursing, etc.) and experience teaching bioethics will also make applicants eligible for consideration. Responsibilities include teaching in the Masters program and in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, carrying on an active program of research, assisting with the continued growth and development of the department, and contributing to the overall advancement of the university. For additional information contact: David Wendell Moller, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Bioethics, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 818-283-2219.
To apply, submit a cover letter for job #09-27 (include salary range requirements), curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and strengths for the position to: Dawn Rohrs, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106-1453, 1-800-234-4847, ext. 2371 or 816-283-2371; or e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (MS Word or PDF only, please); Fax: 816-283-2285. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE. www.kcumb.edu. Tobacco-free environment.
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Chair, Dept of Community Health & Prevention, Drexel University
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3289016
Updated: February 14 2010
The Drexel University School of Public Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic public health professional with academic/administrative experience to lead the Department of Community Health and Prevention. The department is strongly committed to human rights, social justice and community engagement, incorporating these values into the curriculum and program objectives of the DrPH and MPH degree tracks. The department has a well-developed research and public health practice agenda grounded in serving vulnerable populations, adopting community-based participatory research methodology to address public health concerns in youth, HIV/AIDS, LGBT health and tobacco-related chronic diseases.
The Department Chair reports to the Dean, serves on the School’s leadership team, and manages departmental fiscal and human resources to foster excellence in education, research and service. The successful candidate will have a well-developed research program and will be expected to continue scholarly and educational pursuits.
Applicants should apply electronically to www.drexeljobs.com by clicking on "search postings," then clicking on "faculty," then clicking on "search" to find this position on the list. Please upload a statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references. Inquiries may be directed to Janet Fleetwood,Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at 215-895-1827.
Drexel University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans. Applications will be handled with strictest confidence.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies, Bates College
Deadline: March 19 2010
URL: http://www.h-net.org/jobs/display_job.php?jobID=40151
Updated: February 14 2010
The Program in Environmental Studies at Bates College seeks to fill a temporary faculty position,for one or two years, beginning in the fall of 2010 with someone whose scholarly focus is on American environmental studies within one of the humanities. We are looking for a colleague to join a vibrant multi-disciplinary program. The person hired will be expected to teach a broad introductory course on the environment and human culture, in addition to upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring diverse perspectives on U.S. environmental traditions.
The course description should make clear its relevance to a general curriculum in ES. For more information about the program and curriculum see the following: http://www.bates.edu/ENVR.xml?dept=ENVR and http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/depts/environ/envr_temp_humanities_hiring.pdf. Review of applications will begin on March 19.
Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially welcomed. ABD will be considered, Ph.D., preferred. Applications must include a letter of intent (including a list of potential courses to be taught), a CV, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a one-page description of an advanced undergraduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Contact Info:
Environmental Studies/Humanist R2128
c/o Bates College Academic Services
2 Andrews Road, 7 Lane Hall
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Website: http://www.bates.edu/faculty-positions-available.xml
Professor, Senior Rank, University of Nebraska Medical Center
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3294517
Updated: February 14 2010
The Position: The Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, seeks candidates for position of Professor in Health Services Administration and Policy. This is a 12-month tenure-eligible faculty position with responsibilities for teaching in the graduate programs (MPH, PhD, and plans for an MHA), mentoring PhD students, and conducting funded research in health services administration and policy. Specific areas of specialization within health administration are open, with known interest in strategic planning, organization theory and development, and health finance. Faculty with interest in global health research and education are especially welcome to apply.
The Opportunities: The Department launched a new PhD program in September 2009 with students enrolling in tracks in health administration, health policy, and quality and effectiveness research. We are committed to enrolling at least three new fully funded PhD students each of the next four years. The College of Public Health is seeking accreditation, having been formed in 2007. The College is the only such entity in Nebraska and in a multi-state region. Both the College and the Department are growing, creating opportunities for academic leadership in addition to an environment conducive to collaborative research.
The Environment: The Department includes two research centers with established, active records in funded research and publication/dissemination of results to diverse audiences: the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis (www.unmc.edu/ruprihealth) and the Nebraska Center for Rural Health Research (www.unmc.edu/rural). The Department includes faculty with expertise in health economics, medical geography, health policy and health services research, along with 7 data analysts and 4 graduate research assistants. The College of Public Health is developing a Center for Global Health to capitalize on opportunities for collaboration and cross-national training with institutions in Kenya, China, India and Indonesia. The College will occupy its own building in 2010, bringing together faculty across 5 departments, and research centers. The MPH program was reaccredited in 2009 for a 7-year period. UNMC is a growing institution; ranking among research universities has risen in recent years, thanks to meeting aggressive goals to increase extramural and internal support for research activity.
The Qualifications: We seek an individual with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and a proven ability to secure extramural funding, who is ready for new challenges. The candidate must meet qualifications required of senior (Associate Professor or Professor) faculty. The candidate must be qualified to teach courses in health administration and/or health policy, with areas of interest to include health care organizations, health policy, and/or global health.
Applicants should send a letter of interest with curriculum vitae, references, and writing samples to: Keith Mueller, PhD, 984350 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4350, Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer, which seeks and encourages expression of interest from minorities and groups traditionally underrepresented.
Faculty Position, Open Rank, University of Nebraska Medical Center
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3294513
Updated: February 14 2010
The Position: The Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, seeks candidates for a faculty position, open rank, in Health Services Administration and Policy. This is a 12-month tenure-eligible faculty position with responsibilities for teaching in the graduate programs (MPH, PhD, and plans for an MHA), mentoring PhD students, and conducting funded research in health services administration and policy. Specific areas of specialization within health administration are open, with known interest in strategic planning, policy analysis, organization theory and development, and health finance. Faculty with interest in global health research and education are especially welcome to apply.
The Opportunities: The Department launched a new PhD program in September 2009 with students enrolling in tracks in health administration, health policy, and quality and effectiveness research. We are committed to enrolling at least three new fully funded PhD students each of the next four years. The College of Public Health is seeking accreditation, having been formed in 2007. The College is the only such entity in Nebraska and in a multi-state region. Both the College and the Department are growing, creating opportunities for academic leadership in addition to an environment conducive to collaborative research.
The Environment: The Department includes two research centers with established, active records in funded research and publication/dissemination of results to diverse audiences: the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis (www.unmc.edu/ruprihealth) and the Nebraska Center for Rural Health Research (www.unmc.edu/rural). The Department includes faculty with expertise in health economics, medical geography, health policy and health services research, along with 7 data analysts and 4 graduate research assistants. The College of Public Health is developing a Center for Global Health to capitalize on opportunities for collaboration and cross-national training with institutions in Kenya, China, India and Indonesia. The College will occupy its own building in 2010, bringing together faculty across 5 departments, and research centers. The MPH program was reaccredited in 2009 for a 7-year period. UNMC is a growing institution who ranking among research universities has risen in recent years, thanks to meeting aggressive goals to increase extramural and internal support for research activity.
The Qualifications: We seek an individual at any academic rank with evidence of ability to publish research manuscripts and secure extramural funding, including through previous faculty positions and/or post doctoral experience. Areas of interest should some combination of health care finance, health care organizations, health policy, and global health. Applicants should send a letter of interest with curriculum vitae, references, and writing samples to: Keith Mueller, PhD, 984350 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4350, Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer, which seeks and encourages expression of interest from minorities and groups traditionally underrepresented.
Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management, Harvard University
URL: http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3297490
Updated: February 14 2010
The Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health is seeking to appoint an assistant professor to teach and conduct research in health policy and management. The successful candidate should possess a broad knowledge of both health care and health policy. Candidates will be expected to be able to undertake empirical research employing statistical and econometric methods. Candidates should have demonstrated the experience and skills necessary to play a central role in research and teaching. Candidates should hold an earned doctoral degree in medicine (M.D.) and additional training in research. A Ph.D. in a closely related social science discipline, such as health policy, sociology, or economics is desirable, but not required. We expect that this individual will conduct research on quality of care, access to care, and related delivery system issues. Other qualifications include advanced methodological training, evidence of ability or the potential to manage national and international projects, to collaborate with professionals in other disciplines, and to teach health policy and management courses at the graduate level.
Please send a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, sample publications and the names of four referees to the following address. Applicants should ask their referees to write independently to this address. The electronic submission of application documents to the email below is welcome:
Hayden Rockson, Search Administrator
Department of Health Policy and Management
Harvard School of Public Health
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Harvard University is committed to increasing representation of women and minority members among its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.
Project Leader, Plastics Collection, Syracuse University
URL: http://shotnews.net/?p=1224
Updated: February 14 2010
Syracuse University Library invites applications for the position of Plastics Collection Project Leader. This 18 month, benefits eligible position reports to the Director of Special Collections. The successful candidate will lead an ambitious effort to build the plastics history collection, which includes artifacts, printed materials, and archives, and oversee the ongoing development of the web portal plastics.syr.edu.
In 2008, Syracuse University Library took custody of a collection of thousands of artifacts, books, and archival collections documenting the history of the plastics industry. Most of these materials are housed in the library’s Special Collections Research Center (scrc.syr.edu) where interested patrons may consult them. This bold new collecting area requires a well-rounded and entrepreneurial leader to administer its continued growth.
Requirements (listed in order of priority):
Define collecting goals for library’s plastics collection.
Oversee the continued development of the web portal plastics.syr.edu.
Build relationships with industry leaders in order to attract donation of collection materials and cash gifts.
Suffuse plastics collection into Syracuse’s many academic teaching programs.
Convene plastics advisory board made up of interested plastics industry and academic parties.
Answer reference questions about the collection and arrange for patron use.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in the history of science, design, technology, or business (PhD preferred) OR master’s degree in library and information science or museum studies.
Work experience in academic libraries, archives, or museum.
General knowledge about the role of plastics in history and society.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academia, industry, and business.
Proven record of leadership in programming and outreach.
Salary and Benefits: 18-month, benefits-eligible position, full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Annual Salary: $50,000. Information regarding the University’s generous benefits package can be found on the Department of Human Resources website at http://humanresources.syr.edu/benefits/.
Contact: Syracuse University requires that you complete an online application. To complete an online application through the Internet, please go to http://www.sujobopps.com. Applicants should attach both a cover letter and resume with the application and include the names of three professional references.
Application deadline: Position will remain open until filled. Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Endowed Chair/Program Director, Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University
Deadline: April 12 2010
URL: http://www.bioethics.net/bioethics_jobs.php?view=5374
Updated: February 14 2010
The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics (CHCE) at Saint Louis University is searching for an outstanding individual to serve as Graduate Programs Director. The individual would also be appointed the Tenet Chair of Health Care Ethics at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. CHCE serves as an academic department and tenure home for all tenured and tenure track faculty. The faculty contract would be a 12-month appointment on the tenure-track or with tenure depending upon qualifications, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position is available to begin on July 1, 2010.
Background Information: CHCE offers a PhD in Health Care Ethics with several special tracks that students may opt to select:
- MD/PhD dual degree;
- JD/PhD dual degree;
- MA (theology)/PhD dual degree with Concentration in the Catholic tradition of health care ethics;
- PhD program Certificate in Empirical Research in Bioethics; and
- Research Ethics Concentration
CHCE additionally offers a 1-year Certificate in Clinical Health Care Ethics that consists of 2 onsite training weekends and distance-learning study. The program is designed to serve especially the needs of hospital ethics committee members.
CHCE is involved in substantial partnerships with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, with the Catholic Health Association, and with the Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics at Saint Louis University.
Job responsibilities will minimally include: Oversight of the PhD program and Certificate program (with staff support); teaching in the PhD program and mentoring doctoral dissertations; and actively publishing as a scholar in bioethics. Other responsibilities (e.g., grant, clinical responsibilities, or service in partnership programs) may be negotiated at the time of hire depending upon the candidate’s background and interests.
Qualifications minimally include: A PhD in a field related to bioethics (e.g., philosophy, medical humanities, moral theology or religious studies, health economics, or medical sociology); a strong record of scholarly publications; experience teaching—ideally graduate and professional students. Other desirable characteristics would include a track record of obtaining independent funding, service on Institutional Review Boards, and experience conducting clinical ethics consultations. The ideal candidate will have expertise that supports one or more of the PhD program special tracks described above. No particular religious affiliation is expected of candidates, however, the successful candidate should be familiar with and willing to support the Jesuit mission of the University. Information on this mission is available at: http://www.slu.edu/x844.xml.
Application Information: All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu. Candidates should upload the following materials: A cover letter that highlights special qualifications for the position; a curriculum vita; 1 or 2 published articles in bioethics or research ethics; a document that provides the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references, whom we have permission to contact if you are being considered for an interview.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Institutional Commitments: Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.
Contact
Pam Amsler
314 977-6661
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Assistant Professor Tenure Track with Specialization in Research Ethics, St Louis University
Deadline: April 12 2010
URL: http://www.bioethics.net/bioethics_jobs.php?view=5375
Updated: February 14 2010
The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics (CHCE) at Saint Louis University (SLU) is searching for a promising individual to serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Research Ethics. CHCE serves as an academic department and tenure home for all tenured and tenure track faculty. The faculty contract will be a 12-month appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. The position is available to begin on September 1, 2010.
Background Information: CHCE offers a PhD in Health Care Ethics with several special tracks that students may opt to select. These include a Certificate in Empirical Research in Bioethics and a Research Ethics Concentration. CHCE is also involved in two relevant partnerships: It provides faculty to support the Center for Clinical Research Ethics within the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (WU), and it provides some faculty support for the Office of Research Services at SLU as it oversees training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These two partnerships will provide partial funding for the current position.
Job responsibilities will minimally include: Teaching research ethics in the PhD program and mentoring doctoral dissertations; supporting the Clinical Research Ethics core within the WU CTSA; supporting RCR training at SLU; serving on an Institutional Review Board (IRB); and actively publishing as a scholar in bioethics, particularly in the area of research ethics. The candidate would also be expected to write or collaborate on grant proposals for external funding.
Qualifications minimally include: A PhD in a field related to research ethics (e.g., bioethics, philosophy, social psychology, or medical sociology). The ideal candidate would also have some record of scholarly publications, some experience teaching, some experience writing or collaborating on grant projects, and at least 1 year of service on an IRB. No particular religious affiliation is expected of candidates, however, the successful candidate should be familiar with and willing to support the Jesuit mission of the University. Information on this mission is available at: http://www.slu.edu/x844.xml.
Application Information: All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu. Candidates should upload the following materials: A cover letter that highlights special qualifications for the position; a curriculum vita; 1 or 2 published articles or writing samples in bioethics or research ethics; a document that provides the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references, whom we have permission to contact if you are being considered for an interview.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Institutional Commitments: Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.
Contact
Pam Amsler
314 977-6661
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NSF Senior Analyst, Science & Engineering Indicators Program
URL: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=1781564&org=NSF
Updated: January 28 2010
The National Science Foundation is seeking a Senior Analyst in its Science & Engineering Indicators Program, Division of Science Resources Statistics’ (SRS) Directorate for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arlington, VA. Appointment is under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act* (IPA) for a two-year renewable period. The salary range is $89,033 - $163,957. SRS, the principal Federal Government source in the Federal Government for statistics and analyses of worldwide Science and Engineering (S&E) trends, produces the National Science Board’s Congressionally mandated biennial Science and Engineering Indicators report for the President and the Congress. Indicators analyses cover the range of S&E topics from education and workforce to globalization of S&T capabilities and production and trade of sophisticated goods and services. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for quantitatively based analyses in one or more of three major topic areas: Structure and functioning of the U.S. higher education system with specific reference to science, engineering, and mathematics; U.S. academic R&D including faculty, academic researchers, and graduate and doctoral S&E students and postdocs; and the structure and dynamics of the U.S. S&E workforce. Much of the work will be done in a team setting. For information about this job and how to apply, please go to http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=1781564&org=NSF. The Agency Contact for this job announcement is Camille L. Britt, (703) 292-4345; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); TTD (703) 292-8044.
For more information about SRS programs, including the Science and Engineering Indicators Program, please go to the website at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=SRS.
Please share this notice with colleagues as appropriate.
* Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of state and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. The individual remains an employee of the home institution, and NSF provides funding toward the assignee’s salary and benefits.
Full or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at University of Lausanne
Deadline: March 20 2010
URL: http://www.unil.ch/ssp/page15565.html
Updated: January 28 2010
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lausanne has an opening for a full time position of Full Professor or Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Social studies of sciences and technologies.
Experience and title requested: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in social sciences or an equivalent title. The candidate must be fluent in English and French.
Starting date: 1st August 2010 or 1st February 2011
Interested candidates should send their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of publications to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). They should also send in duplicate the above-mentioned documents with five main publications to the following address: Président de la Commission “Etudes sociales des sciences et des techniques“ Faculté des Sciences Sociales et Politiques Décanat Anthropole 1015 Lausanne The full job description and hiring conditions are available at: http://www.unil.ch/ssp/page15565.html
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Updated: January 15 2010
Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified academics who possess PhDs in Sociology (Social or Cultural Anthropology will also be considered) and proven records of accomplishments in teaching and research (especially on Asian societies), to apply for tenure-track faculty positions as either Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, in any of the following disciplines:
- Urban Sociology
- Social Demography
- Consumption and Popular Culture
- Organizations/Business and Society
Applicants with additional expertise in Quantitative Methods and Social Theory will receive priority of consideration. Successful applicants are expected to teach effectively (at both undergraduate and graduate levels) in English.
The Division strongly emphasizes teaching excellence and supports faculty research. The thrust of our Division's teaching and research is international and comparative, with special focus on the analysis of social change in Asian societies. The Division's profile can be found at the following website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hss/sociology/.
To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Faculty.aspx) and send your application to:
Associate Professor KWOK Kian-Woon
Head, Division of Sociology
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
HSS-05-36
Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 637332
Fax: (65) 6794 6303Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.
Non-Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Research Professor, Center for State Health Policy, Rutgers
Updated: January 15 2010
Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Research Professor
Center for State Health Policy
Institute for Health, HealthCare Policy & Aging Research
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
The Center for State Health Policy (Center/CSHP) at Rutgers University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Research Professor with strong interest, expertise and record of achievement in health services research and public policy.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in health or public policy or a related discipline such as sociology, economics, political science, epidemiology, law or medicine; and substantial (e.g., 3 or more years) relevant research experience. Individuals with a master's degree and substantial relevant independent research experience in one or more of the areas listed below will be considered. Preference will be given to individuals with training and experience in the application of advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods.
We are seeking talented and motivated candidates who are emerging or established leaders in health policy research with strong records of developing and managing complex policy and services research projects. The desired applicant should have excellent analytic and communication skills and a blend of the following:
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop and lead the submission of successful proposals to government, particularly federal, and private research sponsors.
Commitment to the Center's mission and strategic goal of informing, supporting and stimulating sound and creative state health policy in New Jersey and around the nation.
Extensive policy/content expertise in one or more of the Center's areas of interest (described below), and knowledge of and interest in government and policy.
Ability and enthusiasm to lead and work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams that may include faculty, staff, and students. Willingness to mentor junior staff and contribute to the professional development of colleagues at the Center.
Ability to translate research findings to policy audiences, and excellent skills in written and oral communication of complex policy-related information and research findings to diverse, non-technical audiences.
Strong publications record, including policy-oriented work and peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
The new faculty member will contribute to the Center's efforts to build on our research portfolio in one or more of the following areas:
Population health, including state obesity prevention strategies.
Measurement and improvement of health system performance, including state policies addressing health service quality and value.
Medicaid policy.
Health care workforce policy (i.e., nursing, medicine and other health care workers).
Policies addressing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in health services access, utilization, quality, and outcomes.
Policies to improve the organization, financing and delivery of acute and long-term care services for vulnerable populations including people with physical disabilities or chronic conditions, low-income populations, and the elderly.
The Center for State Health Policy, a unit of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research at Rutgers University, serves the policy needs of New Jersey and contributes to generalizable knowledge about state health policy. More than 25 faculty and research staff from diverse disciplines work on a wide range of research, policy analysis, and other projects related to health and health care policy. For more information about the Center, visit http://www.cshp.rutgers.edu.
This is a 12 month, renewable position. Renewal, with opportunities for promotion, will be based on the successful development of a focused sponsored research agenda that is consistent with the Center's mission. An initial two year contract period will be considered for applicants with an exceptional record of relevant work. Salary and rank will be commensurate with academic achievements, including sponsored research and scholarly publication records, as well as relevant professional experience. See http://uhr.rutgers.edu/documents/FacultyBenefitsGuide.pdf for additional information about the University's competitive benefit package.
Interested applicants should submit, via email, a cover letter, curriculum vita, writing sample, and names and contact information for at least three references to Margaret Koller, CSHP Executive Director, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Rutgers University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Acquiring Editor, History and Philosphy of Science at University of Pittsburgh
Updated: January 14 2010
The University of Pittsburgh Press seeks an energetic, creative, and dedicated Editor to acquire 25-30 books a year for a new editorial program in the history and philosophy of science. This position is part of a three-person acquisitions department, reporting to the Editorial Director of the Press.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding, by way of editorial and/or educational experience, in one or more of the following fields: history of science, philosophy (preferably philosophy of science), science studies, history of technology, or world history. Experience in other relevant fields will also be given consideration. This expansion of our publishing program is underwritten for its first five years by a Mellon Foundation grant intended to help the Press align more closely with the institutional strengths of the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to the opportunity to creatively build an important new publication list from the ground up, the successful candidate will also be working closely with Pitt's Department of History and Philosophy of Science, and the Department of History's Center for World History, helping to develop and coordinate conferences, lecture series, among other activities.
For more information about this Mellon grant, see the press release on our website:
http://www.upress.pitt.edu/htmlSourceFiles/pressReleases/MellonGrantPR.pdf
Assistant/Associate Professor in Medical Anthro-Africa at The University of Florida
Deadline: January 15 2010
Updated: January 14 2010
The University of Florida Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in Medical Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level. The department seeks a theoretically and methodologically rigorous scholar who can integrate multiple perspectives on health and illness in an African context. The department values applied approaches and collaboration across both disciplinary and subdisciplinary boundaries. Applicants are expected to have a broad knowledge of the field from either a human biology or cultural perspective and have a geographic specialty in Africa. An appointment at the Associate Professor rank is possible for exceptional candidates. The starting date of the position is August 16, 2010, and a Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a record of externally funded research, regular publications, and demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Florida Anthropology Department has 30 faculty members, 185 graduate students, and is an interdisciplinary unit within a University of over 50,000 students. Successful applicants will have an active research program in one or more African countries and contribute to the teaching, research, and service mission of the University of Florida Center for African Studies, a federally-funded Title VI National Resource Center with over 100 faculty affiliates. (http://www.africa.ufl.edu). Appropriate collaboration is also expected with the Health Science Center (http://www.health.ufl.edu) and other programs at UF. Salary is negotiable. Application letter (referencing PS# 00025349), CV, and the contact information for four references should be submitted electronically to Dr. Brenda Chalfin, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). If necessary, paper applications should be sent to Dr. Brenda Chalfin, Chair, Africanist Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, P.O. Box 117305, Gainesville, FL 32611-7305. After submitting the application package, candidates must complete a data card at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. Application materials will be reviewed beginning on January 15, 2010. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women and those from other underserved groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants who will be attending the AAA meetings are encouraged to meet with UF faculty for further information on our program.
Faculty position in History/Political Science at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Updated: January 14 2010
Deadline: Open until Position is Filled
Pennsylvania College of Technology is located in Williamsport, a family-oriented community, ideally situated along the Susquehanna River at the foot of Bald Eagle Mountain in North Central Pennsylvania, within 200 miles of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Penn College is Pennsylvania’s premier technical college and an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University. More than 6,500 students are enrolled in Penn College’s bachelor and associate degree and certificate majors, which combine hands-on experience with theory and management education.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State, and an exciting work experience as part of the Penn College family. Penn College recently received Honor Roll recognition in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s survey of “Great College’s to Work for.” For more information about Penn College, please visit our Web site at http://www.pct.edu.
Faculty: History/Political Science: The faculty will instruct and evaluate students in core U.S. and world history courses, elective history courses, political science courses; specifically, history and theory of American government at the federal, state, and local level. Position will start Fall 2010 semester, August 12, 2010.
Minimum qualifications include Ph.D. in history or closely related discipline; and two years of full-time or the equivalent of two years full-time relevant teaching experience in U.S. history and/or world history at the college level. Finalists must present a sample lesson. Background check will be required on selected candidate.
Submit a completed College application for employment AND a letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources (281)
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. A detailed job announcement and an application for employment are available at http://www.pct.edu/jobs or by calling (570) 327-4770.
Senior Lecturer in Women’s and Gender Studies at Vanderbilt University
Updated: January 14 2010
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 2009. 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 Masculinities, 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 a 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 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 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.
Requirements
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 2009. 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 Masculinities, broadly conceived.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Medical Anthropology or Sociology and Bioethics at UTMB
Deadline: February 15 2010
Updated: January 14 2010
The Institute for the Medical Humanities (IMH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, with rank negotiable based on experience. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary faculty in ethics, history, law, policy literature, religious studies, and visual studies who engage in research and teaching of medical students, trainees, and graduate students in the biomedical sciences. The IMH also offers an ethics consultation service in the university’s hospitals. The IMH is home of the nation’s only Ph.D. program in medical humanities.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in medical anthropology, medical sociology, or a related social science field that emphasizes qualitative and participant-observer research methods. The candidate should be interested in teaching and research within a setting of interdisciplinary scholarship in medical humanities and health policy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach medical and graduate students and conduct independent research in an area that complements the current research and scholarship of the Institute. Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and potential to secure external grant funding, are essential qualifications. An interest in health care for the underserved, health disparities and related research topics is highly desirable. Training and background in bioethics, and the ability to teach bioethics courses to medical students, is highly desirable. Prior experience with cultural groups prominently represented among the patient population of UTMB is also highly desirable. Candidates from underrepresented minority backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please apply online at http://www.utmb.edu/hcm/ and include contact information of three references. Job Opening ID# 19816.
UTMB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2010.