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[Leora Lawton]

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Leora



1.      Job Opening – Department of Development Sociology, Cornell

2.      Job Opening – General Services Administration

3.      Job Opening – Department of Sociology, University of California,
Santa Barbara

4.      Job Opening – Department of Sociology, UMass Amherst

5.      Job Opening – Department of Sociology, University of Colorado at
Denver



*Job Opening – Department of Development Sociology, Cornell *(see attached
PDF for more info)



*Responsibilities: *This position has 50% teaching and 50% research
responsibilities. Qualified applicants must have a demonstrated record of
scholarship focusing on the societal and spatial dimensions of contemporary
environmental change. Expertise in areas such as the interrelationships
between development and the environment; sociological examinations of
climate change; societal impact on ecosystems, and changing patterns of
land use, is particularly welcome. All methodological approaches designed
to advance quantitative spatial analysis are welcome, including but not
limited to spatial statistics, GIS and multiple methods. Ability to
participate in and contribute to inter-disciplinary projects is expected.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop an internationally
recognized and externally funded research program. Teaching will consist of
2.5 courses per academic year (2 courses one year; 3 the next) in the areas
of sociology of the environment, spatial analysis, and quantitative
methods. More information on the research, teaching and outreach interests
in the Department of Development Sociology can be found at:
http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu.





*Job Opening – General Services Administration*



Job Title: Fellow, U.S. Social and Behavioral Sciences Team



Department: General Services Administration



Agency: Office of Government-wide Policy, Performance Improvement Council



Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled



The U.S. Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST) seeks exceptionally
qualified individuals to serve as Fellows for 2014-2015. Individuals who
can secure continued financial support from their home institution or other
outside funding are especially encouraged to apply.



JOB SUMMARY:



The SBST helps federal agencies increase the efficiency and efficacy of
their programs and policies, by harnessing research methods and findings
from the social and behavioral sciences. The team works closely with
agencies across the federal government, thinking creatively about how to
translate social and behavioral science insights into concrete
interventions that are likely to improve federal outcomes and designing
rigorous field trials to test the impact of these recommendations.



The SBST is a small, multi-disciplinary group of experts, coordinated by
the Office of Science and Technology Policy and organized under the
Performance Improvement Council at the General Services Administration
(GSA). Collectively, the team has a diverse mixture of scientific expertise
from fields such as economics, psychology, and statistics, as well as
experience performing rigorous evaluations in complex operational settings.
As the SBST works to pursue the agencies' priority goals, policy areas
include health, education, tax and finance, housing, environment, criminal
justice, and so forth (see http://www.usa.gov/directory/federal/ to learn
about federal departments and agencies).



Fellows must possess a unique set of technical and professional skills.
This includes extensive knowledge of at least one field within the social
and behavioral sciences, the ability to creatively apply research knowledge
within the federal government setting, the ability to manage the day-to-day
operations of a field trial, and exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills. (Duties and qualifications are further elaborated
below.)

The position lasts for one year beginning in August or September 2014
(precise start date negotiable), with the possibility of renewal. Fellows
will be located in the GSA building at 1800 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
20405. GSA has been named repeatedly by the Partnership for Public Service
as one of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government."



For full job posting see:

http://www.decisionsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SBST_Fellow_Solicitation-2014.pdf





*Job Opening – Department of Sociology, University of California, Santa
Barbara*



The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara
invites applications for a position in immigration at the rank of Assistant
Professor. We seek a colleague who will increase the Department’s graduate
and undergraduate teaching capacity in quantitative methods, and we are
particularly interested in scholars of Latin American immigration. The
ideal candidate will have an active research agenda, a strong commitment to
quality teaching, and a substantive research agenda that complements one or
more of the Department’s areas of strength. We especially encourage
applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and
excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and
service. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae,
samples of recent publications, syllabi (if available), and at least three
letters of recommendation. Materials may be submitted electronically via
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/. Applications received before October 3, 2014
will receive full consideration, although the position will remain open
until filled. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by
law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.





*Job Opening – Department of Sociology, UMass Amherst*



University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The Department of Sociology invites
applications for two tenure-track position beginning Fall 2015 at the
Assistant/Advanced Assistant Professor level. One position is Open with
strong preference for a candidate whose research and teaching address Law,
Crime, and Incarceration. The second position is Open although some
preference may be given to candidates whose research and teaching address
any of the following areas: (1) Class Inequality, (2) Quantitative
Methods/Demography, (3) Textual Analysis using the Internet, and (4)
Culture and Identity. The department has a strong Ph.D. program and
candidates should be interested in making significant contributions to that
program. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its
professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations
because broad diversity is critical to achieving the University's mission
of excellence in education, research, educational access and service in an
increasingly diverse globalized society. Therefore, in holistically
assessing many qualifications of each applicant of any race or gender we
would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes
students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences and
backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. Among other
qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or
helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degree. Applicants
should have a Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field and a record of
scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at the Assistant
Professor rank at a research-intensive university. Candidates should be
eager to join an intellectually lively, diverse, growing department.
Applications received by September 12 will receive full consideration.
Applications should include a CV, letter of application, publications or
samples of written work, and contact information for three references.
Applicants
must apply online through Interview Exchange:
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=50413. The
University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and
other protected group members.



*Job Opening – Department of Sociology, University of Colorado at Denver*



The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver invites
applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors to begin spring or
fall 2015. The department is especially interested in applicants with a
strong record of scholarship and teaching in health, crime, and/or
inequality. We anticipate filling at least one of these positions with a
quantitative researcher. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a
closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Applications should
include: 1) a letter of introduction which addresses the position
requirements and summarizes the qualifications of the applicant; 2) full
curriculum vita; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) three
letters of professional reference. The department is committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty to reflect our student body
composition. Candidates should identify their strengths and experiences in
this area. Minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Review
of applications begins October 1, 2014, and continues until the positions
are filled. Please apply at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/83693.
Questions should be directed to Stacey Bosick, Search Committee Chair, at
stacey.bosick at ucdenver.edu*.* CU Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and
secure environment for our faculty, staff, and students. To achieve that
goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.











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Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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