[Jobs] Fwd: Several positions

Sun Aug 4 11:58:19 PDT 2013

Here are four job announcements and one call for
conference abstracts:

1.) University of British Columbia, Department of Sociology, Assistant
Professor, Tenure-Track

 The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of
British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream
faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The successful
candidate will have broad interests in international, global, and/or
comparative sociology with a focus on Indigenous Peoples,
Environment/Sustainability, and/or Asia Pacific studies.  Applicants are
expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment (or to have progressed
to the point where completion of the Ph.D. is imminent). Applicants will
demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, excellent research,
teaching, curriculum development, publication, and student supervision. The
successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of
research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014, and is subject to
final budgetary approval. Applicants should apply through the UBC faculty
careers website  <http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211>
www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211 and be prepared to upload a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching interests and evidence of
their teaching effectiveness, and samples of research publications or papers
(limit of three). Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential
letters of recommendation submitted directly by their referees via email to
soci.head(at) <http://ubc.ca/> ubc.ca, with the applicant's name and "Asst
Prof position" in the subject line.  All applications materials and
reference letters should be submitted by October 15, 2013.  Review of
applications will begin on October 15, 2013 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Vancouver regularly places among the top three most livable cities in the
world. It is renowned for its mild year-round climate, unique urban design,
emphasis on the environment and sustainability, low crime rates, cultural
and cosmopolitan offerings, ethnic diversity, and spectacular natural beauty
set among the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean.  As the major public
research university in western Canada, the University of British Columbia is
also a globally acclaimed institution that ranks among the top thirty
universities in the world. UBC Sociology is cited among the top two
departments in Canada.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups,
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all
qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of
Canada will, however, be given priority.

2.) University of British Columbia, Department of Sociology, Instructor I,
Tenure-Track (2 positions available)

The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for two
full-time, tenure-track Instructor I positions in the Department of
Sociology ( <http://www.soci.ubc.ca/> www.soci.ubc.ca).  The ideal candidate
would be a broadly trained sociologist capable of high quality teaching at
both the introductory and senior undergraduate levels.  For one of the
positions a specialization in sociology of the family would be desirable;
for the second position the specialization is open.  Successful candidates
will dedicate about 2/3rds of their teaching towards first- and second-year
level courses, particularly Introduction to Sociology (Soci 100) and /or
Sociology of the Family (Soci 200).  The remaining 1/3rd of teaching will be
in senior undergraduate courses, and thus an ability to teach several 300-
and 400-level courses would be expected.

 Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. before commencing the position and
experience teaching undergraduate courses. Individuals with strong,
demonstrable commitments to achieving excellence in teaching and academic
supervision of undergraduate students, as well as to making substantial
contributions to curriculum development and course design, are encouraged to
apply.  Experience in teaching undergraduate students, professional
associations supporting sociology education, research in pedagogy, sociology
curriculum development, and the integration of innovative teaching practices
and technologies into the curriculum is highly desirable.  The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and
service.  Service will include responsibility for some administrative work
related to the undergraduate program in the Department.

 As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is
reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to
show evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated educational
leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and
innovative contributions to curriculum development and course design, and
other initiatives that advance the University's ability to excel in its
teaching and learning mandate. It is expected that Instructors will keep
abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the
field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor may be reviewed for
promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching in the fifth and subsequent
years in that rank.

 Positions are subject to final budgetary approval.  Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The expected starting date
is July 1, 2014. Applicants should apply through the UBC faculty careers
website  <http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167>
www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167 and be prepared to upload a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and orientation, and
evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (such as course outlines
and student evaluations). Applicants should also arrange to have three
confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by their referees
via email to soci.head(at) <http://ubc.ca/> ubc.ca, with the applicant's
name and "Instructor position" in the subject line. All application
materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 1, 2013.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and will continue
until the positions are filled.

 Vancouver regularly places among the top three most livable cities in the
world. It is renowned for its mild year-round climate, unique urban design,
emphasis on the environment and sustainability, low crime rates, cultural
and cosmopolitan offerings, ethnic diversity, and spectacular natural beauty
set among the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean.  As the major public
research university in western Canada, the University of British Columbia is
also a globally acclaimed institution that ranks among the top thirty
universities in the world. UBC Sociology is cited among the top two
departments in Canada.

 UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All
qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome
applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations
and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage
productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of
Canada will be given priority

3.) Center for Social Research of Peking University, Tenure-Track Faculty
Positions

Center for Social Research of Peking University is seeking applicants for
tenure-track or tenure-level faculty positions.  Center for Social Research,
a newly established academic unit affiliated with the Department of
Sociology at Peking University, aims to be a premier research center for
quantitative sociological research based in China.  Compensation is
competitive.  Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field
and scholarly experiences or potentials in conducting high-quality
quantitative social research.  Future research publications in international
outlets are expected.  Teaching will be in the Department of Sociology.
Interested applicants should send CV, two writing samples, a personal
statement, and names of references to hujingwei.pku@ <http://gmail.com/>
gmail.com.  Screening will begin after August 15, 2013, but search will
continue until positions are filled.

4.) University of Delaware, Department of Sociology, Assistant Professor,
Tenure-Track

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of
Delaware invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor
position beginning September 1, 2014. A Ph.D. is required, with preference
for that degree being in Sociology. Applicants' primary area of expertise
must be in race and ethnicity, with secondary areas open. However, the
Department is especially interested in applicants whose secondary areas
align with its existing or emerging strengths, including but not limited to
(in alphabetical order) crime and deviance, environmental sociology and
disasters, or the sociology of health. The Department has affiliations with
Black American Studies (BAMS) and the Center for the Study of Diversity, in
addition to the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) and the Disaster
Research Center (DRC). The Department also participates in the President's
Diversity Initiative (see the PDI website for more information about this
initiative,  <http://www.udel.edu/diversity> http://www.udel.edu/diversity).
These affiliations offer opportunities for collaborative research,
mentoring/professional development, and possible joint faculty appointments.

 Applicants must apply on-line ( <http://www.udel.edu/udjobs>
http://www.udel.edu/udjobs), uploading an application letter describing
teaching and research interests, vita, contact information for three
references, evidence of teaching accomplishments, and one writing example
(e.g., recent publication or a paper in progress).

 Applicants should apply on-line at  <http://www.udel.edu/udjobs>
http://www.udel.edu/udjobs  and should carefully read the "Applicant
Instructions" under the "Resources for Applicants" tab before submitting
their application.  You must upload a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and names/contact information for three references (professional).
The information submitted shall be shared with departmental faculty.

For inquiries only contact:  Dr. Karen F. Parker, Chair, Sociology Search
Committee; Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice; University of
Delaware; Newark, DE 19716-2580,  <mailto:kparker at udel.edu>
kparker at udel.edu.

 Deadline for applications is October 25, 2013.

 The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer that strongly
encourages applications from minorities and women.

-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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