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Here are four job announcements and one call for<br>
conference abstracts:<br>
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1.) University of British Columbia, Department of Sociology, Assistant<br>
Professor, Tenure-Track<br>
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The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of<br>
British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream<br>
faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful<br>
candidate will have broad interests in international, global, and/or<br>
comparative sociology with a focus on Indigenous Peoples,<br>
Environment/Sustainability, and/or Asia Pacific studies. Applicants are<br>
expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment (or to have progressed<br>
to the point where completion of the Ph.D. is imminent). Applicants will<br>
demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, excellent research,<br>
teaching, curriculum development, publication, and student supervision. The<br>
successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of<br>
research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Salary will be<br>
commensurate with qualifications and experience.<br>
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The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014, and is subject to<br>
final budgetary approval. Applicants should apply through the UBC faculty<br>
careers website <<a href="http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211" target="_blank">http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211</a>><br>
<a href="http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211" target="_blank">www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16211</a> and be prepared to upload a cover letter,<br>
curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching interests and evidence of<br>
their teaching effectiveness, and samples of research publications or papers<br>
(limit of three). Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential<br>
letters of recommendation submitted directly by their referees via email to<br>
soci.head(at) <<a href="http://ubc.ca/" target="_blank">http://ubc.ca/</a>> <a href="http://ubc.ca" target="_blank">ubc.ca</a>, with the applicant's name and "Asst<br>
Prof position" in the subject line. All applications materials and<br>
reference letters should be submitted by October 15, 2013. Review of<br>
applications will begin on October 15, 2013 and will continue until the<br>
position is filled.<br>
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Vancouver regularly places among the top three most livable cities in the<br>
world. It is renowned for its mild year-round climate, unique urban design,<br>
emphasis on the environment and sustainability, low crime rates, cultural<br>
and cosmopolitan offerings, ethnic diversity, and spectacular natural beauty<br>
set among the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean. As the major public<br>
research university in western Canada, the University of British Columbia is<br>
also a globally acclaimed institution that ranks among the top thirty<br>
universities in the world. UBC Sociology is cited among the top two<br>
departments in Canada.<br>
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The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is<br>
committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We<br>
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups,<br>
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority<br>
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and<br>
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all<br>
qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of<br>
Canada will, however, be given priority.<br>
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2.) University of British Columbia, Department of Sociology, Instructor I,<br>
Tenure-Track (2 positions available)<br>
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The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for two<br>
full-time, tenure-track Instructor I positions in the Department of<br>
Sociology ( <<a href="http://www.soci.ubc.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.soci.ubc.ca/</a>> <a href="http://www.soci.ubc.ca" target="_blank">www.soci.ubc.ca</a>). The ideal candidate<br>
would be a broadly trained sociologist capable of high quality teaching at<br>
both the introductory and senior undergraduate levels. For one of the<br>
positions a specialization in sociology of the family would be desirable;<br>
for the second position the specialization is open. Successful candidates<br>
will dedicate about 2/3rds of their teaching towards first- and second-year<br>
level courses, particularly Introduction to Sociology (Soci 100) and /or<br>
Sociology of the Family (Soci 200). The remaining 1/3rd of teaching will be<br>
in senior undergraduate courses, and thus an ability to teach several 300-<br>
and 400-level courses would be expected.<br>
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Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. before commencing the position and<br>
experience teaching undergraduate courses. Individuals with strong,<br>
demonstrable commitments to achieving excellence in teaching and academic<br>
supervision of undergraduate students, as well as to making substantial<br>
contributions to curriculum development and course design, are encouraged to<br>
apply. Experience in teaching undergraduate students, professional<br>
associations supporting sociology education, research in pedagogy, sociology<br>
curriculum development, and the integration of innovative teaching practices<br>
and technologies into the curriculum is highly desirable. The successful<br>
candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and<br>
service. Service will include responsibility for some administrative work<br>
related to the undergraduate program in the Department.<br>
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As this is a tenure-track position, an Instructor I who in later years is<br>
reviewed for tenure and promotion to Senior Instructor will be required to<br>
show evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated educational<br>
leadership, distinction in the field of teaching and learning, sustained and<br>
innovative contributions to curriculum development and course design, and<br>
other initiatives that advance the University's ability to excel in its<br>
teaching and learning mandate. It is expected that Instructors will keep<br>
abreast of current developments in their respective disciplines and in the<br>
field of teaching and learning. A Senior Instructor may be reviewed for<br>
promotion to the rank of Professor of Teaching in the fifth and subsequent<br>
years in that rank.<br>
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Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be<br>
commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected starting date<br>
is July 1, 2014. Applicants should apply through the UBC faculty careers<br>
website <<a href="http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167" target="_blank">http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167</a>><br>
<a href="http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167" target="_blank">www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/16167</a> and be prepared to upload a cover letter,<br>
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and orientation, and<br>
evidence of teaching abilities and effectiveness (such as course outlines<br>
and student evaluations). Applicants should also arrange to have three<br>
confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by their referees<br>
via email to soci.head(at) <<a href="http://ubc.ca/" target="_blank">http://ubc.ca/</a>> <a href="http://ubc.ca" target="_blank">ubc.ca</a>, with the applicant's<br>
name and "Instructor position" in the subject line. All application<br>
materials and reference letters should be submitted by November 1, 2013.<br>
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and will continue<br>
until the positions are filled.<br>
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Vancouver regularly places among the top three most livable cities in the<br>
world. It is renowned for its mild year-round climate, unique urban design,<br>
emphasis on the environment and sustainability, low crime rates, cultural<br>
and cosmopolitan offerings, ethnic diversity, and spectacular natural beauty<br>
set among the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean. As the major public<br>
research university in western Canada, the University of British Columbia is<br>
also a globally acclaimed institution that ranks among the top thirty<br>
universities in the world. UBC Sociology is cited among the top two<br>
departments in Canada.<br>
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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All<br>
qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome<br>
applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal<br>
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations<br>
and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage<br>
productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of<br>
Canada will be given priority<br>
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3.) Center for Social Research of Peking University, Tenure-Track Faculty<br>
Positions<br>
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Center for Social Research of Peking University is seeking applicants for<br>
tenure-track or tenure-level faculty positions. Center for Social Research,<br>
a newly established academic unit affiliated with the Department of<br>
Sociology at Peking University, aims to be a premier research center for<br>
quantitative sociological research based in China. Compensation is<br>
competitive. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field<br>
and scholarly experiences or potentials in conducting high-quality<br>
quantitative social research. Future research publications in international<br>
outlets are expected. Teaching will be in the Department of Sociology.<br>
Interested applicants should send CV, two writing samples, a personal<br>
statement, and names of references to hujingwei.pku@ <<a href="http://gmail.com/" target="_blank">http://gmail.com/</a>><br>
<a href="http://gmail.com" target="_blank">gmail.com</a>. Screening will begin after August 15, 2013, but search will<br>
continue until positions are filled.<br>
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4.) University of Delaware, Department of Sociology, Assistant Professor,<br>
Tenure-Track<br>
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The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of<br>
Delaware invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor<br>
position beginning September 1, 2014. A Ph.D. is required, with preference<br>
for that degree being in Sociology. Applicants' primary area of expertise<br>
must be in race and ethnicity, with secondary areas open. However, the<br>
Department is especially interested in applicants whose secondary areas<br>
align with its existing or emerging strengths, including but not limited to<br>
(in alphabetical order) crime and deviance, environmental sociology and<br>
disasters, or the sociology of health. The Department has affiliations with<br>
Black American Studies (BAMS) and the Center for the Study of Diversity, in<br>
addition to the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) and the Disaster<br>
Research Center (DRC). The Department also participates in the President's<br>
Diversity Initiative (see the PDI website for more information about this<br>
initiative, <<a href="http://www.udel.edu/diversity" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/diversity</a>> <a href="http://www.udel.edu/diversity" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/diversity</a>).<br>
These affiliations offer opportunities for collaborative research,<br>
mentoring/professional development, and possible joint faculty appointments.<br>
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Applicants must apply on-line ( <<a href="http://www.udel.edu/udjobs" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/udjobs</a>><br>
<a href="http://www.udel.edu/udjobs" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/udjobs</a>), uploading an application letter describing<br>
teaching and research interests, vita, contact information for three<br>
references, evidence of teaching accomplishments, and one writing example<br>
(e.g., recent publication or a paper in progress).<br>
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Applicants should apply on-line at <<a href="http://www.udel.edu/udjobs" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/udjobs</a>><br>
<a href="http://www.udel.edu/udjobs" target="_blank">http://www.udel.edu/udjobs</a> and should carefully read the "Applicant<br>
Instructions" under the "Resources for Applicants" tab before submitting<br>
their application. You must upload a letter of application, curriculum<br>
vitae, and names/contact information for three references (professional).<br>
The information submitted shall be shared with departmental faculty.<br>
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For inquiries only contact: Dr. Karen F. Parker, Chair, Sociology Search<br>
Committee; Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice; University of<br>
Delaware; Newark, DE 19716-2580, <mailto:<a href="mailto:kparker@udel.edu">kparker@udel.edu</a>><br>
<a href="mailto:kparker@udel.edu">kparker@udel.edu</a>.<br>
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Deadline for applications is October 25, 2013.<br>
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The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer that strongly<br>
encourages applications from minorities and women.<br>
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<br></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Leora Lawton PhD<br>Executive Director<br>Berkeley Population Center<br>350K Barrows Hall<br>(m) 510-928-7572<br><a href="http://www.popcenter.berkeley.edu" target="_blank">www.popcenter.berkeley.edu</a><br>