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Assistant Professor – Health, Health Inequality, and/or Medical Sociology | University of Washington

Assistant Professor of Sociology – Health, Health Inequality, and/or Medical Sociology

Employer: University of Washington Department of Sociology
Location: Seattle, Washington State
Salary: $90,000 – $128,250
Closing date: Oct 25, 2024

Position Description

The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of health, health inequality, and/or medical sociology. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $10,000 – $14,250 per month on a 9-month basis ($90,000 – $128,250 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The position will begin on September 16, 2025, and is full time with a 9-month service period. Continue reading →

Assistant Professor | Baylor University

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Sociology

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Jun 19, 2024
Deadline: Oct 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Baylor University’s Department of Sociology seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in social stratification for Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will bolster our strengths in social inequality, demography, ethnoracial inequality, social problems, and/or health disparities. An active empirical program highlighting the dynamics and/or life chances of minoritized groups is a plus.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong record of, or ongoing potential for, influential research publications and external research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor at the graduate and undergraduate levels. A Ph.D. in sociology by the start date is required.

Application Instructions
Please submit through Interfolio:

Detailed letter of application
Current curriculum vitae
Portfolio of writing samples (uploaded as one combined document)
Three confidential reference letters
Official academic transcript of Ph.D.

All applicants must also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Full Professor | University of Texas at Austin

Professor, Population Science, and Director, Population Research Center

Description
The College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a distinguished population scientist at the rank of Professor/Full Professor and Director of the Population Research Center (PRC), one of the nation’s premier NICHD-funded population centers. The position begins Fall of academic year 2025-26, although the start date for appointment as PRC director is open to negotiation. We seek applicants who have made major contributions to the development of innovative and pathbreaking research that speaks to critical population problems confronting the United States and the global community, have an excellent track record of extramural grant support (e.g., NIH) for their research, and are committed to the development of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and training of an outstanding community of faculty and students. Tenure home will be based in one of the social science departments within the college (e.g., Department of Sociology, Economics, Psychology), and duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. As PRC director, responsibilities will include overseeing an outstanding set of core services that support the development and management of large-scale research projects.

Qualifications
Applicants must 1) hold a Ph.D. in one of the population science disciplines; 2) demonstrate a trajectory of independent research initiatives; 3) have a strong record of extramural grantsmanship (e.g., NIH, NSF, foundation support); 4) demonstrate a record of, or potential for, actively mentoring a community of faculty and graduate students in the development of cross-disciplinary, funded research; and 5) have a record of administrative experience and institutional leadership.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes: 1) a description of current and planned research, fit with the PRC, and administrative experience and vision; 2) teaching statement; 3) current curriculum vitae; 4) three to four representative publications; and 5) three letters of reference to: Senior Associate Dean Robert Crosnoe, College of Liberal Arts, the University of Texas at Austin. Additional materials may be requested after initial review of applications.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Robert Crosnoe, at crosnoe@austin.utexas.edu.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

Postdoctoral Position | Wayne State University

Open postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Sarah Lenhoff

Summary
The Detroit Partnership for Education Equity & Research at Wayne State University is seeking a candidate with a strong background in qualitative and/or mixed research methods for a postdoctoral research associate. The candidate will work closely with Sarah Lenhoff, Ph.D., in part on a research study sponsored by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) Equity Initiative and the W.T. Grant Foundation.

The study explores links between housing policy and educational opportunities by examining the implementation of the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) in the Detroit neighborhood of Corktown and its impact on school diversity and community integration. The research team includes co-principal investigators Kara Finnigan, University of Michigan; DeMarcus Jenkins, University of Pennsylvania; and Huriya Jabbar, University of Southern California.

The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with Lenhoff, research faculty, and doctoral research assistants at Wayne State University, and the broader research team. The position can begin as soon as January 1, 2025, or in Spring or Summer 2025. We strongly prefer candidates who are based in or near Detroit, Michigan. If the candidate is not based in the Detroit area, they will be expected to travel to Detroit regularly for field work and research presentations. This is a two-year position with an annual base salary of $66,000.

Required qualifications

An earned doctoral degree in education policy, sociology, or a related social science field is required, as is a developing record of relevant publications.
The successful candidate should have excellent qualitative data analysis skills, including experience working with qualitative coding software, extensive experience and excellent knowledge of education policy, and an interest in desegregation and/or housing policy.
The candidate should also have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Expertise in social network analysis is especially desired, as is experience working on mixed-methods research teams.

Required application materials
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, example of a recent publication or writing sample (e.g., journal manuscript, manuscript in preparation), and the names and email addresses for three references deeply familiar with the candidate’s skills and record to Sarah Lenhoff at sarah.lenhoff@wayne.edu with the subject line Detroit PEER Postdoc.

Assistant Professor | New Mexico State University

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Assistant Professor of Sociology

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Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Faculty
9-Month Faculty Full-Time
Closing at: Oct 7 2024 at 23:55 MDT

Summary: The Department of Sociology at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology, effective Fall Semester 2025. The primary area of research specialization is open. Methodologically, a specialization in computational methods is required. The candidate is expected to teach courses in their substantive area(s) of focus as well as computational methods courses as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program that includes seeking external funding. We encourage candidates to demonstrate an interest in developing a research agenda that involves issues of the desert Southwest and Border Region. The candidate will be expected to teach online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the needs of the department. The standard teaching load is 2/3. Other duties include mentoring and service.

To complete their application, applicants must upload: 1) a letter of interest that addresses the position criteria, 2) statements of research interests and teaching effectiveness (one for each), 3) diversity statement, 4) curriculum vitae, 5) the names and contact information for 3 references, and 6) at least one writing sample or recent publication. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Marshall A. Taylor, Search Committee Chair, at mtaylor2@nmsu.edu. Continue reading →

Assistant Professor | London School of Economics and Political Science

Assistant Professor in Qualitative Research Methodology

The Department of Methodology is a leading centre for research and education in social science research methods. The Department has a thriving and diverse interdisciplinary research culture, with its members advancing research in core social science disciplines as well as in research methodology and applied data science. It leads the provision of research methods education to students across the range of disciplines at LSE (including Psychology, Political Science, International Relations, Management, Development Studies, Social Policy, Media & Communications, Geography & Environment, Sociology, and others). Data science is a current area of growth and innovation. The Department is recruiting an Assistant Professor with expertise in Qualitative Research Methodology.

The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in outstanding teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Department activities.

Candidates should have completed a PhD by the post start date and have research expertise in a relevant social science discipline and in qualitative research methodology. They should have a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications and a clear, well developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications. They should have the ability to offer high quality teaching of a range of qualitative research methods to multi-disciplinary groups of students, and the potential to add one or more new postgraduate methods courses that complement our current offerings. They should have excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to place their specialist work within a broader social science context.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13th October 2024 (23.59 UK time). Continue reading →

Assistant Professor | Emory University

Sociology Assistant Professor: Area Open

Location: Emory University – Atlanta, GA
Open Date: Sep 12, 2024
Deadline: Nov 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
We are seeking a scholar with a strong research trajectory that contributes to the strengths of the department, the university, and Atlanta. We value cutting edge research that adopts a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and that pertains to a range of substantive foci. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to strive for excellence in teaching. A description of faculty responsibilities can be found at http://college.emory.edu/faculty/documents/faculty/faculty-responsibilities.pdf.

Qualifications
The Department of Sociology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA invites applications for an open area tenure-track position. This position will be at the level of Assistant Professor and will commence in Fall 2025. Minimum qualifications include a PhD at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions
A complete application will consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, no more than two writing samples, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit (along with other materials) a brief statement that reflects upon your experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds. Application review will begin on October 13, 2024. Applications received up to 30 days after review begins will receive full consideration.

City Research Scientist/Data Engineer | Bronx District Attorney’s Office

City Research Scientist/Data Engineer

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Full-time
Location: BRONX
Salary range: $99,503.00 – $99,503.00

Job Description
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office in New York City serves a multicultural, international community of 1.4 million residents. Led by District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, the Bronx District Attorney’s Office is one of the country’s leading prosecutorial offices. The Office’s mission of “Pursuing Justice With Integrity” captures its commitment to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.

BXDA’s Strategic Planning and Analytics Unit serves as the internal management consulting arm of the Office. The unit uses cutting-edge data science and research analytics to support the Office’s application of data-driven policies and practices. This unit is responsible for measuring office performance on prosecution indicators, evaluating the effects of policies and initiatives, conducting strategic analysis, and promoting transparency. The unit also manages the Office’s grants, which provide critical funding to support prosecutorial practices and victims of crime in the Bronx.

The data engineer will be an integral member of our data analytics team working collaboratively with a diverse team of analysts and alongside information technology and justice system practitioners. This position demands strong SQL and data management skills to assist with the expansion and maintenance of workflows in a Microsoft Azure data analytics and reporting pipeline. This position offers an opportunity to apply strong technical and analytic abilities to inform the implementation of fair and objective public safety policies and procedures.

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Community Coordinator/Data Engineer | Bronx District Attorney’s Office

Community Coordinator/Data Engineer

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Full-time
Location: BRONX
Salary range: $80,000.00 – $80,000.00

Planning Analyst | Bronx District Attorney’s Office

Planning Analyst

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Full-time
Location: BRONX
Salary range: $80,000.00 – $80,000.00

JOB SUMMARY:
The Strategic Planning and Analytics Unit of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Planning Analyst. The Planning Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Unit with a wide range of duties primarily related to grants management and funding innovative projects and initiatives, including but not limited to: policy and legislative research, grant research and writing, proposal development, data analysis and program evaluation, progress reporting on funded projects, budgeting, and overall management of grant-funded and other projects. Continue reading →