[Jobs] Numerous Job Openings....Weekly Listings from the ASA Population Section

[Leora Lawton]

(some announcements may have appeared in previous editions)

*Job Opening – Congressional Research Office*

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking expressions of interest
for a short-term opportunity using contract mechanisms (up to one year,
beginning as early as October 1) to serve as an Immigration Analyst.  The
ideal candidate is an experienced policy analyst who has a breadth of
knowledge in a range of immigration subjects, including asylum,
comprehensive immigration reform options, diversity visas, employment-based
immigration (permanent & temporary high-skilled workers), grounds of
inadmissibility & exclusion, noncitizen eligibility for public assistance,
nonimmigrant visa overstays, numerical limits and visa backlogs, point
systems for selecting immigrants, Temporary Protect Status & other forms of
blanket relief from removal, and visa issuance & security policy.



The position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and
techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. The individual
should be comfortable with quantitative approaches in research in the
social sciences. Strong analytic writing skills, including the ability to
synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a
non-technical audience are required.



Please send expressions of interest and your resume to Laura Shrestha at
lshrestha at crs.loc.gov.  No phone calls please.





*Job Opening – Departments of Geography and Sociology/Anthropology, Ohio
University*

The Ohio University Departments of Geography and Sociology/Anthropology
invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rural
Development, with specialization in the areas of poverty and/or inequality
and related expertise in community, development, or environmental
sustainability, beginning in fall of 2015. A focus on the Appalachian
region is strongly preferred, though we will welcome applications from
candidates whose research focuses on other rural geographic areas within
the U.S. Methodological expertise may include qualitative, quantitative, or
spatial analytical methods. The successful candidate should conduct
research that is theoretically innovative and empirically grounded, and be
committed to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
This position will contribute to the new interdisciplinary curriculum theme
on Wealth and Poverty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Interested
applicants can learn more about the Wealth and Poverty theme here:
www.ohio.edu/cas/undergrad/themes/wealth-poverty/index.cfm.  The position
will be housed in either the Department of Geography or
Sociology/Anthropology depending on the successful applicant’s discipline.
A Rural Development position with tenure home in the Department of
Geography would complement Geography’s Urban Planning and Sustainability
major, providing a comprehensive applied focus to existing theoretical
strengths and make a meaningful regional contribution to Geography’s
Globalization and Development major. The Rural Development position with
tenure home in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology would
complement Sociology’s strengths in social inequality and social change as
well as race/class/gender and would contribute to Sociology’s historical
strength in Appalachian scholarship.



The successful candidate will teach a rotation of graduate and
undergraduate courses focused on Appalachia, community, development,
inequality, rural studies, and social change. Working with other faculty
members involved in the theme, the successful candidate will be expected to
develop and offer a service learning course and participate in teaching the
new Capstone Seminar for the Wealth and Poverty theme.

Ohio University (www.ohio.edu)  is a four-year Research-Extensive public
institution that serves approximately 20,000 students on a residential
campus located in Athens, a quintessential college town situated in the
rolling hills of southeastern Ohio seventy-five miles southeast of Columbus.



The Department of Geography (www.ohio.edu/geography/) has 15 full-time
tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 170 undergraduate majors and 17
master’s students, and offers a range of degree programs including
environmental geography, GISc, urban planning and sustainability,
globalization and development, environmental pre-law, and meteorology. The
Department of Sociology and Anthropology (www.ohio.edu/socanth) has 15
sociologists, 7 anthropologists, 450 undergraduate majors, 11 Sociology
Masters students and offers undergraduate majors in sociology, sociology
criminology, and sociology pre-law. Both departments are home to many
award-winning teachers, noted researchers, and enjoy excellent teaching,
research, IT, and administrative support for their activities. Sociology
and Geography faculty are active in interdisciplinary programs across the
university including International Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality
Studies, and Environmental Studies.



Please complete the online application and attach required documents
including: cover letter, CV, publications or other samples of scholarly
writing (upload as “Other” document type), research statement, and
statement of teaching philosophy. Actual or proposed course syllabi and
recent teaching evaluations (also uploaded as “Other” document type) are
optional. Applicants must provide contact information for three references
who will receive an auto-generated email invitation with unique link to
upload their recommendation.



Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geography or Sociology by time of
appointment. This position provides a competitive salary plus excellent
benefits including educational benefits for employee and eligible
dependents. Position will remain open until filled; for full consideration
please apply by October 27, 2014. For details and to apply, go to
http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/11029.



Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive
educational and workplace environment, and is an equal access/equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to building and
maintaining a diverse workforce. The university offers Domestic Partner
Benefits to domestic partners and their children, as a matter of equity and
fairness. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans
are encouraged to apply.



Contact:

Stephen J. Scanlan

Email:    scanlans at ohio.edu

Phone: (740) 593-1384

Fax:        (740) 593-1365

Address:  Department of Sociology and Anthropology

    Bentley Annex 162

   1 Ohio University

   Athens OH, 45701-2979





*Job Opening – Department of Demography, UC Berkeley*

The Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley
seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with an expected
start date of July 1, 2015. The position is not restricted by subfield and
applicants with interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. The position’s
duties include: academic research and publications, undergraduate and
graduate teaching, and administrative service. The department is interested
in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in
higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

At the time of application, candidates must have completed all PhD or
equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation. We welcome degrees
in demography as well as related fields, including but not limited to
sociology, statistics, history, economics, and population biology. The PhD
or equivalent is required within one year of employment. Those holding the
current rank of assistant professor are also encouraged to apply.

Applications must be received by October 31, 2014.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including
when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or
career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (
http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) before they submit their letters.

Please direct all questions to David Murphy: dmurphy at berkeley.edu. More
information about how to apply here:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00530





*Job Openings – Department of Sociology, Louisiana State University*

Louisiana State University. The Department of Sociology invites
applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning
August 2015. We seek applicants with specializations in 1) social
demography and 2) social networks to enhance our existing strengths in
these areas. For the position in social networks, priority will be given to
applicants who apply this expertise to the sociology of education, though
other areas will be considered. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology
or related field.  We will also consider applicants who will complete the
Ph.D. by the time of appointment.  Applicants must show success in or a
strong promise of scholarly achievement and productivity, as well as a
commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. The LSU Department of
Sociology is one of the oldest in the South and has awarded doctoral
degrees for over 75 years. LSU is Louisiana’s flagship university, and is
designated a Carnegie Research University with Very High Research Activity
and a Land, Sea, and Space Grant Institution. Screening of applicants will
begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. LSU is an
Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. Women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted online at
www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu<http://www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/>
(position number 000332/027390). Applicants should include a cover letter
including a brief statement of research interests and their curriculum
vitae.  In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Tim
Slack, Chair of the Search Committee, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or via email at slack at lsu.edu<mailto:
slack at lsu.edu>. For more information about the department please visit
www.lsu.edu/sociology<http://www.lsu.edu/sociology>.​





*Job Openings – Department of Sociology and Criminology, Penn State
University*



*Demography* - The Department of Sociology and Criminology, University Park
campus, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-line position in the
general area of demography to begin August, 2015. Candidates should have a
strong publication record and a commitment to securing external funding and
teaching and mentoring students. Junior candidates must have completed the
Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Information regarding the department can
be found at: *http://www.sociology.psu.edu <http://www.sociology.psu.edu>*

To apply, submit cover letter, curriculum vita, the names of three
references, and other supporting materials electronically at
*https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#53385
<https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#53385>*.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, but applications will be
accepted until an appropriate candidate is found.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and
to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime
statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to
*http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/
<http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/>*, which will also provide you with
detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women,
veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.





*Family Sociology* - The Department of Sociology and Criminology, The
Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites senior-level
applications in the area of the family to fill the Arnold and Bette Hoffman
Professor of Family Sociology, to begin August, 2015. The position is to be
filled at the rank of Professor and applicants should have scholarly
credentials commensurate with such a rank at major research universities.
Candidates should have a strong publication record and a commitment to
securing external funding and teaching and mentoring students. Information
regarding the department can be found at:*http://www.sociology.psu.edu
<http://www.sociology.psu.edu>*

To apply, submit cover letter, curriculum vita, the names of three
references, and other supporting materials electronically at
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#53382.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, but applications will be
accepted until an appropriate candidate is found.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and
to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime
statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to
http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail
on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women,
veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.





*Child Maltreatment* - The Department of Sociology and Criminology (
http://sociology.la.psu.edu) at The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park campus, invites applications for an open rank tenure line
faculty position to begin August, 2015. We seek a candidate with expertise
in the sociological and/or criminological aspects of child maltreatment and
experience engaging with an interdisciplinary audience concerned with child
maltreatment. In addition to criminology, relevant specialty areas include
family, children and youth, child welfare, life course studies, and social
movements. We encourage applications from criminologists and sociologists
who specialize in the study of any and all aspects of child maltreatment.
The faculty member will be a part of an inter-disciplinary community of
scholars at Penn State who will contribute to the mission of the new
Network on Child Protection and Well-being: www.ssri.psu.edu/thenetwork.
Candidates should have a strong publication record and a commitment to
securing external funding and teaching and mentoring students. Junior
candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers bachelors, masters, and
doctoral degrees in both sociology and criminology. Faculty members’ work
spans a wide range of topics and is enhanced by the presence of several
Penn State centers and research initiatives, including the Social Science
Research Institute; the Justice Center for Research; the Population
Research Institute; the Prevention Research Center the Children, Youth, and
Families Consortium; the Center for Life Course and Longitudinal Studies,
and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing (a state agency located on
campus), among others. Submit a letter of application, a CV, the names of
three references, and any other supporting materials electronically at
app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#52989.
Complete applications will be reviewed as they are received until the
position is filled. For more information, contact Wayne Osgood (
wosgood at psu.edu).





*Job Opening – Department of Sociology and Anthropology, East Tennessee
State University*

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Arts &
Sciences at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a
Visiting Assistant Professor position in sociology to begin January 9,
2015. This is a one-year position, renewable for up to three years,
pending departmental needs. Substantive areas of training and research
are open; the successful candidate will be expected to teach
undergraduate courses in research methods, statistics, and data
analysis using statistical software.



Candidates with a PhD in sociology and those close to PhD completion
(ABD) are encouraged to apply. Evidence of ability to teach research
methods and statistics at the undergraduate level is required.
Preference will be given to candidates whose interests expand the
current strengths of the department.



East Tennessee State University is part of the Tennessee Board of
Regents system with over 14,000 students. The department offers
undergraduate majors in sociology and anthropology and an M.A. in
sociology. The university has a medical school, numerous Doctoral and
Masters programs, and a commitment to high-quality, externally-funded
research. The university is located in Johnson City, with a growing
population of over 60,000, and is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains
of Northeast Tennessee. The university is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.



Please submit applications online by visiting our application website,
eJobs, at http://jobs.etsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53911.
Applicants should fill out a faculty profile and submit a cover letter
describing teaching experience and research agenda, a statement of
teaching philosophy, and a Curriculum Vitae that includes contact
information for references. In the eJobs system, you will be asked to
provide the names and email addresses of at least three references who
will receive email prompts to provide recommendation letters. Human
Resources cannot edit or add additional references once you have
completed the application process. We recommend that you contact
references before submitting their information to insure their
willingness to complete the reference process, and that you double
check all email addresses before submitting them (they cannot be
corrected, on!

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). If your references are unable or unwilling to use the electronic
system to submit a letter of recommendation, you may advise them to
send the letter directly to Dr. Martha Copp, Search Committee Chair,
coppm at etsu.edu<mailto:coppm at etsu.edu> or to P.O. Box 70644, Johnson
City, TN 37614-1702. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014
and will continue until the position is filled.





*Job Opening – Department of Demography, University of Texas at San Antonio*

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has an opening for an
assistant professor in applied demography to begin in fall 2015. Health and
inequality is one of two areas of concentration in the department, and this
should be one of the areas of specialization by the applicant. Appointment
will be in the Department of Demography, which is in the College of Public
Policy (COPP). The department has close ties with the Institute for
Demographic and Socioeconomic Research (IDSER). The position involves
teaching, research, and active participation in the Ph.D. program in
Applied Demography. All students in the department come with a master’s
degree, and the department offers only doctoral seminars. The department is
located at UTSA's Downtown campus, with easy access to downtown and the
city’s cultural attractions.



The Department of Demography has more than 40 Ph.D. students, with about
one-third of them being supported as research assistants. The department
and IDSER jointly organize the bi-annual Applied Demography Conference in
San Antonio. General information about the

Department and IDSER can be obtained online at:
http://copp.utsa.edu/demography/home/



Salary and supporting start-up package are competitive and commensurate
with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to budgetary
approval.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. with a specialization in demography from an
appropriate discipline by August 15, 2015, and evidence of potential to
make significant scholarly contributions in the area of applied demography.

UTSA is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 30,000
students and is advancing toward tier one research status. UTSA also offers
opportunities for collaborative research with The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio, The University of Texas School of
Public Health at Houston, plus numerous other potential opportunities to
collaborate with State and local agencies and companies in South Texas.



How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of
recent research, and three letters of reference. Applications should be
sent by email to: Dr. Johnelle Sparks, Search Committee Chair, Department
of Demography, dem at utsa.edu (phone 210-458-3141). Applicants who are
selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be
eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. A
review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2014, and
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UTSA is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.





*Job Openings – School of International Service, American University*

*Global Health (1 Assistant Professor):*  We seek an innovative scholar of
global health to join our group of scholars focused on the intersection of
social science and public health.  Candidates who study the social,
political, and environmental factors that influence health and the spread
of disease, including cross-cultural patterns of the diffusion of
health-related phenomena, are particularly welcome.  A history of external
grant funding will be looked upon favorably, as will those with backgrounds
in medical anthropology or health economics.  To apply, visit
apply.interfolio.com/25401, and submit a letter of application, curriculum
vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when
possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.

*Global Urban Studies (1 Assistant Professor):*  The ideal candidate will
be a scholar specializing in the study of global urbanism. Possible areas
of expertise include (but are by no means limited to) rural-urban
migration; urban governance, infrastructure and planning; globalization and
cities; urban security, violence, and conflict; urban health; and urban
informality. Geographical focus is open: we are interested in scholarship
on cities in the developing world, on cities in countries with higher
levels of human development, or that incorporates various forms of
comparison across regions and other categories. The SIS faculty consists of
a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary orientations; scholars
from any relevant social science discipline are encouraged to apply, as are
scholars with interdisciplinary backgrounds.  To apply, visit
apply.interfolio.com/25387, and submit a letter of application, curriculum
vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when
possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.





*Job Opening – College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany*


The Department of Public Administration & Policy in the University at
Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy seeks to hire a
scholar of public policy at either the Assistant or Associate Professor
rank. We welcome applications from candidates interested in a wide range of
policy areas (for instance, homeland security, health policy, information
policy, social welfare policy, etc.), but have a particular interest in
environmental policy / sustainability with a focus on climate change
policy, management of the consequences of climate change, or management of
climate-induced disasters and events at the local, state/provincial,
national, or multi-national levels.

We are seeking to build our capacity in the emerging field of "policy
informatics". Preference will be given to scholars that use advanced
analytic techniques (statistical modeling, mining "big data," automated
text processing, social network analysis, etc.), computational modeling
(such as agent-based models or system dynamics), and/or communication
technologies (such as social media or participatory platforms) to leverage
diverse data sources to foster innovations in policy, governance processes,
and institutions.

Additional preference will be given to scholars that have experience
working in research-practice partnerships and/or communicating directly
with citizens, policymakers, and other stakeholders about public policy
problems. Experience with grant development is a plus, as is contribution
to any of the Department's areas of distinctive competence (see the list
below). We prefer candidates that can contribute to our existing
undergraduate, MPA, and/or doctoral programs as well as our new Masters of
International Affairs (MIA) program. The successful candidate must hold a
Ph.D. in public policy, economics, political science, sociology,
atmospheric or climate sciences, or an allied field by August 2015.

Rockefeller College is home to a diverse group of scholars interested in
teaching and research on issues of importance in the public and nonprofit
sectors. Ranked 16th overall by US News and World Report, the Department of
Public Administration and Policy offers an undergraduate major, a Masters
in Public Administration (MPA), and a PhD in Public Administration and
Policy. The Department is nationally ranked in IT/e-government, public
management, non-profit management and public finance/public financial
management. Additionally, the Department has highly active programs of
research in homeland security, health policy, financial market regulation,
and system dynamics. Expanding research, course offerings, and community
service in public policy is a major strategic priority. We actively seek
and support demographic diversity in our faculty and student body. To learn
more about the Department visit our website at
http://www.albany.edu/rockefeller/pad.shtml.

Rockefeller College is a unit of the University at Albany, State University
of New York. Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the
State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad
mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and
public service engages 18,000 diverse students in ten schools and colleges
across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's
capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the
Adirondacks.

Review of applications will start immediately upon receipt of applications.
To ensure full consideration applications must be received by October 1,
2014.  We strongly encourage applicants to file their materials
immediately. Use this link to apply:
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=51161

Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to work with and instruct
culturally diverse groups of people. A Ph.D. must be from a college or
university accredited by the US Department of Education or an
internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Address correspondence to:
R. Karl Rethemeyer
Chair, Department of Public Administration and Policy.
kretheme at albany.edu

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing
sample, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendations.

Federal regulations require notice to all prospective employees with
information on crimes that occurred on campus. Please refer to the
following website for complete details:  http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml<
http://police.albany.edu/ASR.htm.



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