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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology (Tenure Track) | Saint Mary’s College

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology (Tenure Track)

Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Closing date: Sep 22, 2025

Description

The Saint Mary’s College Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August of 2026. We are interested in applicants who demonstrate expertise in Criminology. The candidate is expected to teach Introduction to Crime and Society and other criminology courses. In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach either Social Problems or the introductory sociology course. Ability to work with various student populations, including those from historically underrepresented groups, will be essential.

Teaching, Research, and Service Expectations:

  • The candidate can expect a 3-3 teaching load.
  • Area of scholarship is based on the candidate’s expertise in Sociology and/or Criminology.
  • The candidate is expected to play an instrumental role, especially in the area of Criminology, both in the Department and College. This includes being a team member in activities and events in representing the Department.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Sociology (or a Ph.D. in Criminology with a M.A. in Sociology) by August 2026 is required; an ABD in Sociology (or an ABD in Criminology with a M.A. in Sociology considered).

For the initial application, please submit the following materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of application that conveys your relevant experience and your interest in working at a Catholic, justice-oriented, women’s, liberal arts college
  • Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment, considering students from a broad variety of backgrounds and learning styles

All materials should be submitted by October 15, 2025. Review job description and apply at careers.saintmarys.edu

If invited to progress to the next round of consideration, you will be asked to provide: three letters of references, statement of research philosophy, course syllabi and course evaluations (if available), and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. After reviewing these materials, the search committee may select applicants for on-line interviews, and on the basis of the interviews, invite applicants for campus visits.

Assistant Professor, Sociology & Criminology | Butler University

Assistant Professor, Sociology & Criminology

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Closing date: Sep 21, 2025

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Butler University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty member with expertise in criminology or crime, law, and deviance.  We seek a colleague with a strong research agenda and a commitment to inclusive, excellent undergraduate teaching to join our department at the level of Assistant Professor starting August 2026.

The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests in crime, law, and/or deviance, broadly conceived, and will complement existing strengths in the department.  Candidates should be prepared to develop innovative courses that serve our growing criminology major (e.g., in areas such as, but not limited to, Elite Crime, Cybercrime, Policy, Deviance and Social Control, Juvenile Delinquency, Immigration/Migration and Crime, Ethnography of Crime, and Policing/Law Enforcement), as well as to teach one or more required sociology courses (e.g., Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Issues, Theory, Research Methods, Senior Research Seminar).  Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to building an inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population.  We value candidates who infuse critical and intersectional perspectives in their scholarship and teaching, who are committed to directing undergraduate research and internships, who have an interest in community-engaged learning, and who have a record of supporting BIPOC, working-class, and first-generation students. 

Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in Sociology or in Criminology, with a sociologically focused research agenda, before August 1, 2026.  The teaching load for tenure track faculty is three courses per semester.

Housed in Butler University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Sociology and Criminology currently has seven full-time faculty who serve a growing and diverse population of students.  We offer degrees in sociology and criminology, an optional concentration in social work and social policy within the sociology major, and combined majors with psychology, political science, philosophy, and anthropology.  Our faculty are affiliated with interdisciplinary programs in International Studies; Public Health; Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Peace and Conflict Studies; and Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies.  For more information about the department, see https://www.butler.edu/arts-sciences/sociology-criminology/.

Applications
Applicants should submit the following:

  • Cover Letter (must discuss qualifications for and interest in position)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Representative sample of scholarly work (1-2 journal articles or dissertation/book chapters, published or in progress) 
  • Statement of Research Plans
  • Teaching Statement (must provide evidence of commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment)
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, student evaluations, peer evaluations)
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts
  • Contact information for at least 3 references 

The cover letter and CV can be uploaded individually.  All other materials should be submitted as a single PDF.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide at least three letters of recommendation.  Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and to undergo a background check.  

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Stephen Barnard, Department Chair and chair of the Search Committee: sbarnard2@butler.edu.  Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant/Associate Professor | Arizona State University

Assistant/Associate Professor, Bringing Research & Innovation into the Debate on Guns in Society

The Initiative to Bring Research & Innovation into the Debate on Guns in Society (BRIDGS Initiative), housed in the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) at Arizona State University (ASU), invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor. This full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position will begin in August 2026.  We will consider any candidate eligible for appointment as a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in August 2026 (e.g., current ABDs, recently completed Ph.D., postdoctoral scholars, current assistant or associate professors). This position is part of a cluster hire for the BRIDGS Initiative in SSFD with potential for a joint appointment; the successful candidate will be invited to join one or more units within ASU.

Applications are encouraged from scholars across social science (broadly defined) with research expertise on guns, which may include, but is not limited to, the culture and politics of armed self-defense; gun violence; cultural representations of guns; guns and social stratification; gun markets, the gun industry, and gun trade; social movement mobilization surrounding gun rights and/or gun control; comparative/transnational approaches to guns in society, including the relationship between migration and guns; the intersection of guns, conservation, and the environment; and related topics grounded in social science approaches. Preference will be given to applicants whose research is oriented toward bridging divides within the gun debate, unearthing new opportunities for conversation, and (re)framing the terms of the gun debate in ways that serve the interests of the broader public, especially in Arizona. Note that this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing infrastructure uniquely focused on social science approaches to guns in a state with a dynamic and trend-setting terrain with respect to guns in society.

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Carlson at jenniferdawncarlson@asu.edu

About the BRIDGS Initiative

The BRIDGS Initiative is a new initiative at ASU that engages the topic of guns in society by drawing on the methodological and analytical expertise in the social sciences and adjacent disciplinary and interdisciplinary spaces. The BRIDGS mission includes building data infrastructure necessary for more productive civic engagement surrounding guns in society; engaging underappreciated voices across the gun debate; and building scholarly community within the area of gun studies, including mentorship opportunities for scholars at all career stages. Key BRIDGS activities include the Guns Unpacked podcast, the BRIDGS Emergent Scholar Fellowship, the Annual Symposium, as well as the American Gun Experience, a longitudinal, qualitative study of gun attitudes in the US. Drawing on ASU’s charter of inclusivity, public values and community impact, BRIDGS imagines a different kind of space for the gun debate—one that brings rigorous and thoughtful data and evidence to understand where we are in the gun debate and where we might go next. See bridgs.asu.edu for more details.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain and strengthen a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and/or books, external funding, presentations at national conferences, and other translational, scholarly activities
  • Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in person, online, and hybrid and contribute to the BRIDGS Guns Studies Certificate (in development)
  • Advise and mentor students.
  • Support BRIDGS programming and activities
  • Provide service contributions to the school, college, university, and profession’

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in a social-scientific or related field (e.g., sociology, criminology, political science, anthropology, economics, communications, geography, history, empirical legal studies, public health, and other related fields) by time of appointment.
  • Strong evidence of a novel research agenda, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate or graduate level, commensurate with rank.

Desired Qualifications

  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in developing a nationally recognized research profile in gun scholarship, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in conducting research that will contribute to and enhance the national and international reputation of the BRIDGS Initiative, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support research, commensurate with rank.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Application Instructions

The application deadline is September 3, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • A Cover Letter
  • Research Statement (2 page maximum)
  • Teaching Statement (1 page limit)
  • Name and contact information of three references (Name, email address, phone number)
  • Two representative publications

Director, Rutgers Democracy Lab | Rutgers-New Brunswick

Director, Rutgers Democracy Lab

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Director of the Rutgers University Democracy Lab (RDL).

The Rutgers Democracy Lab was established through a transformative gift received in November 2024. Its mission is to address the challenges and opportunities of contemporary democracy. This inaugural role presents a unique opportunity to transform democratic practices and to uphold democratic principles at a national scale, and with the requisite investment to do so quickly, and well. The RDL Director will report to the Provost of Rutgers–New Brunswick. Housed at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the RDL Director will work collaboratively with the Eagleton Director and other colleagues within the Institute. Eagleton’s long history and core values, including promoting open and respectful exchanges of ideas and perspectives, make it the logical choice for the next phase of Rutgers University and the Donor’s shared vision – the establishment of the Rutgers Democracy Lab. The RDL will “create a culture [at Rutgers] in which students from different viewpoints feel they can participate in conversations, and prepare students from all disciplines, whether engineering, business, or the arts, for the value of community engagement and how to be democratic citizens.” The inaugural Director will have primary responsibility for building out the organizational and programmatic elements of the RDL, leveraging Eagleton’s resources and infrastructure as a springboard for engaging departments, schools, and programs across New Brunswick and throughout the University.

The successful candidate will bring great passion for democratic ideals, along with the energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and work ethic to innovate boldly. They will also have the communication skills to engage with America’s youth, inspire broad community participation and additional donor investment, and attract marquee talent to the RDL in all of its activities. While a terminal degree is preferred, the Director will hold, at minimum, a master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, with sufficient leadership and administrative experience to garner the respect of the RDL’s various stakeholders. The Director shall hold a faculty position in Eagleton and/or one of the academic departments at Rutgers–New Brunswick. It is envisioned that the successful candidate will hold a faculty position in the professional practice ranks, but the rank and appointment type will be determined by the candidate’s academic record.

Learn more by downloading the comprehensive leadership profile here.

WittKieffer is assisting Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in this search. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and nominations and applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

Nominations, inquiries, and applications can be director to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Julia Bradley at RDLDirector@wittkieffer.com.

Compensation Information: The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $300,000.

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Postdoc | Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Belgium)

Postdoctoral researcher for FNRS-funded project “A world male fertility database”, Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Belgium)

  • Deadline for applications: 10 September 2025

The Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium – www.uclouvain.be/demo) recruits a Postdoctoral researcher to work on an FNRS-funded project.
“A world male fertility database”.
 
The project
The project aims to develop a global database on male fertility across time and countries. It draws on existing data from surveys, censuses, and CRVS to compute key indicators of male fertility—such as age-specific fertility rates, age at first birth, and childlessness—for as many countries as possible and over extended periods, including both historical and projected periods. The data will be made accessible through interactive visualisation tools (e.g., a Shiny application) and used for comparative demographic research. Part of the database has already been created. The recruited researcher will contribute to its further development and conduct comparative analyses using the compiled data.
 
Job description
The postdoctoral researcher will work in collaboration with the principal investigator and other researchers involved in the project. They will participate in the following activities:

  • Use of existing and new demographic methods to measure male fertility indicators from various data sources, including DHS, MICS, IPUMS microdata, and published data.
  • Development and documentation of the database.
  • Contact with researchers and data providers.
  • Contribution to methodological papers.
  • Development of comparative research on male fertility.
  • participation in conferences and publication of papers.

 Profile

  • PhD in demography or related discipline.
  • Interest in male fertility research in a comparative perspective, including in the Global South.
  • Strong knowledge of demographic and statistical methods for the analysis of fertility data, including indirect methods.
  • Experience with the analysis of demographic surveys and censuses.
  • Proficiency in STATA and/or R (experience with Shiny is a plus).
  • Very good writing skills and track record of publications.
  • Very good knowledge of English.

Conditions

  • Start date: between September and December 2025, with some flexibility.
  • Duration: 1 year.
  • Net monthly stipend of 2,950 €. The grant covers public transportation within Belgium. Health care is mostly covered by Social Security in Belgium.
  • Candidates should have obtained their PhD within the last four years or will obtain it within the next few months.
  • Applicants should not have lived in Belgium for more than 12 months in the last three years.
  • The recruited researcher will be based in Belgium, working in the Centre for Demographic Research in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Application
Applications will include a CV, a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation, and the names and addresses of two referees. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a research presentation and to attend an interview.
 
Applications should be sent (by e-mail) by September 10, 2025.
Bruno SCHOUMAKER
Centre for Demographic Research
Université catholique de Louvain
bruno.schoumaker@uclouvain.be

2025-2026 Embedded Analysts | Baltimore Police Department

For the past 5 years, the Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) and Baltimore Police Department (BPD) have maintained a partnership in which CCJS graduate student(s) are hired to serve as embedded research analysts within the police department. Embedded analysts provide skills and knowledge to support BPD’s data-driven, evidence-based, approach to public safety and serve as liaisons between UMD and BPD to promote data-sharing and research collaboration. 

We are currently recruiting for the 2025-2026 cohort of embedded analysts. All graduate students, including 6th year students and international students*, are eligible to apply.

*All international student applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the US (State ID card and Social Security Card or proof of application for a Social Security Card) by August 1st.

To learn more about the embedded analyst position, join us for a virtual information session on Thursday, July 24th at 2pm. **Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/my/torrisperry?omn=95343613458**

To apply, please complete the following brief survey as soon as possible: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_9tSCei0c6zsfXOm

Then, upload a copy of your CV and a one-page statement of interest here using the following naming conventions: 

Last Name, First Initial_BPD Analyst_CV
Last Name, First Initial_BPD Analyst_Statement

For best consideration, please upload your application materials by August 1st. Submitting an application does not commit you to accepting a position if selected, and you may withdraw your name from consideration at any time. 

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to Meghan Kozerra (meghan.kozerra@baltimorepolice.org), Torri Sperry (tsperry@umd.edu), or Bianca Bersani (bbersani@umd.edu). 

Postdoc | International Union for the Scientific Study of Population

Call for applications:

Post-Doctoral Fellow: Sustaining the African Health Initiative Community of Practice, Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), Ghana.

  • Deadline for applications: 8 August 2025

The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) is seeking young and motivated researchers for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship. This postdoctoral research opportunity will be focused primarily on implementation science research using data collected for the evaluation of the African Health Initiative (AHI) health systems strengthening programmes in Ghana – the Ghana Essential Health Interventions Programme (GEHIP) and the Programme for Strengthening Community-Based Health and Planning Services (CHPS+).

Interested candidates must have recently completed (within the past five years) or anticipate completing a PhD or equivalent degree in the social sciences, public health, or biomedical sciences before the start of the fellowship.

Fellows would be given a year of funding. They will be paid a monthly stipend and provided office space. The postdoctoral fellows will be located at Regional Institute for Population Studies with opportunities to collaborate with partner institutions in the AHI Community of Practice. 

As part of the postdoctoral program, fellows will be trained in important career areas such as grant writing and research communication. During the fellowship, postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced implementation science researchers within the African Health Initiative Community of Practice.

Responsibilities: 

The responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow include:

  • Conduct of research using data from African Health Initiative funded research studies. 
  • Production of at least one paper for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  • Dissemination of findings at conferences and seminars.
  • Submission of at least one research proposal for funding.
  • Development of policy briefs and fact sheets to share research findings with policy makers and practitioners. 
  • Participation in any project data collection activities. 
  • Participation in stakeholder engagements and project dissemination activities. 
  • Participation in team meetings. 
  • Participation in all trainings organised for early career researchers on the project.
  • Supporting the coordination of local convenings and other project activities. 
  • Making presentations at least one RIPS Research Seminar and one RIPS Capacity Building Seminar for Graduate Students.  

Required qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will be interested in conducting health systems and policy research. The candidate must have:

  • A PhD or be near completion of their PhD programme.  Applicants need not have completed their doctoral training prior to applying but training must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship in September 2025.
  • Familiarity with statistical software, (e.g., Stata, R).
  • Experience in quantitative methods. Knowledge of qualitative will be considered a plus.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Previous experience with research on health systems or health-related topics preferably including peer-reviewed publications.
  • Fluency in English.

Application procedure: 

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Personal statement describing research interests to be pursued during fellowship.
  4. One lead-author published or unpublished manuscript.
  5. Names and contact information of two references who will provide letters of recommendation. References will be contacted to submit their letters of recommendation.

Applications should be submitted to: ahi_cop@ug.edu.gh

Deadline for applications: Friday 8th August 2025.

Postdoctoral Training | University of Minnesota

We seek postdoctoral candidates for our Population Health Training Program at University of Minnesota.

We train scientists to understand complex health problems and health disparities as resulting from multiple interacting layers of influence that unfold over chronological, biological, and historical time. This exciting program at the University of Minnesota, housed in the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation and Minnesota Population Center, features cross-training in the biology and etiology of disease as well as in the social sciences. The program includes engagement in independent and collaborative population health research, supervised by interdisciplinary teams of faculty, and intensive professional socialization. It is designed to integrate trainees from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and prepare them to pursue outstanding careers as population health scientists. We’ll start reviewing applications July 21.

Interested candidates can read more about our program and apply online. Trainee research goals should align withNICHD’s Population Dynamics Branch (PDB)’s priorities.  

Please direct all questions to William Fennie (wfennie@umd.edu) or Lindsey Fabian (fabian@umn.edu), our training program manager. 

Family & Child Development Laboratory Postdoc | University of Missouri

Job Description
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research scholar position in Dr. Ashley Groh’s Family & Child Development Laboratory.

Dr. Groh is seeking an excellent candidate for a postdoctoral position supported by NICHD (R01HD108218). Dr. Groh is currently conducting NIH- and NSF-funded longitudinal projects that examine women’s neural adaptation to motherhood as a function of psychological risk in relation to mother and child outcomes. In addition, there are existing large longitudinal data sets including samples of mothers, fathers, and infants that continue to be analyzed and published. Dr. Groh’s lab also regularly conducts meta-analyses to evaluate developmental questions in light of extant data. Thus, the position allows for outstanding productivity and a great start of a research career.

Dr. Groh’s research leverages observational assessments of family processes (e.g., attachment, parenting), interview measures of representations of early experiences (e.g., AAI, ASA), and measures of peripheral physiological (e.g., EDR, RSA, HR, PEP) and brain (EEG, ERP) activity examined over time. Thus, key skills include familiarity with data management of large multi-method data sets and excellent data-analytic skills, especially those relevant to complex, large longitudinal studies. Expertise in at least one of the methods detailed above (e.g., attachment assessment, parenting behavior, psychophysiology) is required. Training in other methods will be provided. Expertise in up-to-date approaches to multi-level data analysis and structural equation modeling, as well as familiarity with relevant computer packages (SPSS, R, MPlus, etc.) is required. Strong writing skills are important as well. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in developmental psychology, developmental psychopathology, human development and family studies, and/or neuroscience are encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Human Development & Family Studies, Neuroscience, or related field is required by the start of the appointment. Candidates who have completed all the requirements for their Ph.D., but the degree has not yet been conferred, will be considered.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

  • Substantive expertise in parent-child relationships and socioemotional development
  • Research skills in one or more of the following areas: observational assessments of parenting/parent-child relationships, interview assessments of attachment, and psychophysiology (EEG/ERP, autonomic physiology). 
  • Strong longitudinal quantitative skills, including MLM, SEM, moderation, mediation, etc.
  • Familiarity with relevant statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, R, MPlus, etc.)
  • Excellent writing skills

Application Materials
Interested individuals should submit: 

  1. A letter of interest that describes research accomplishments, skills, and future research plans
  2. Curriculum Vitae

Application Deadline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications received by July 31, 2025 will receive the best consideration. Expected start date is September 1, 2025.

Applicants may contact Dr. Ashley Groh (groha@missouri.edu) with questions about the job duties. Contact Talia Gholson (gholsont@missouri.edu) for any questions about the application process.

Other Information
Please note: This is an in-person role located on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Candidates must be residents of the state of Missouri or willing to relocate prior to the hire date.

How to Apply
To apply for the position, navigate to the Careers hiring page and enter Job ID “56182”.

The Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program

The Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program, named in honor of MPI’s founding president, has two goals: harnessing the valuable contributions of interns for MPI’s work and training the next generation of migration and communications leaders. Internships are available both in person and remotely, as well as to those residing outside the United States.

MPI is committed to recruiting and supporting interns who reflect the breadth of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives in the countries where it works. As such, the Institute is committed to making sure that interns and staff members of all backgrounds work in an inclusive environment with equity and access for all.

The application window for the Fall 2025 internship cycle (September – December) is now open. See How to Apply section below for details.

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/about/intern?fbclid=IwY2xjawKz9hRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2ZU1kMzU1QzhFamdsVXpVAR5LCQunWNw6oMTgCPZc-PAomuERjeRf21e2aW4HfbvNnCBmfNiQGAQHRNDylw_aem_91jd0KL11h0niIhetUmK4A