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DIRECTOR, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: UC RIVERSIDE
Category:  Administrative Professional
Department:  Undergraduate Education
Notes: A career, full-time position. Schedule of hours is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions:
The Director of Undergraduate Research and Civic Engagement Programs will provide leadership and campus level coordination to university partners involved in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that promote research, scholarship, creative activity and civic engagement as an integral part of the undergraduate experience. UC Riverside supports a variety of faculty mentored undergraduate research and creative activity programs, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), and honors projects, in addition to sponsoring a series of discipline based forums for students to present their work, and a campus wide symposium and journal.

In developing a comprehensive, across-the-disciplines program, the Director will collaborate with the colleges' associate deans and involved faculty and staff, as well as colleagues from various partner organizations, student leadership, community groups, research units, and funding sources. The Director will build institutional awareness, support program assessment efforts, and provide representation on system wide, regional and national platforms for undergraduate research and civic engagement. The Director will report to the Assistant Vice Provost in the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).

Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in a program that required research and the writing of a thesis or scholarly paper; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Demonstrated experience developing initiatives and implementing programs designed to encourage student learning and engagement.

Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining a respectful and effective working relationship with faculty, staff and students, as well as other university, professional, and community partners, while collaborating to achieve organizational goals, objectives and desired student learning outcomes.

Experience working with diverse faculty, staff and student populations.

Experience with training and evaluation of paraprofessional staff or volunteers, demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate support staff.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to conceptualize ideas and communicate them effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking in a diverse audience setting.

Excellent organizational skills, ability to set and meet goals, prioritize workload, allocate resources, handle multiple interruptions, and meet deadlines for multiple projects.

Knowledge of the role of faculty mentored undergraduate research and civic engagement programs in a research university.

Knowledge of different research and creative activity methodologies, e.g. hard science, engineering design, humanities, and arts.

Knowledge of research conduct guidelines related to human and animal research subjects and environmental health and safety, as well as compliance with university regulations.

Knowledge and experience in creating spreadsheets, tables, and reports; Internet research.

Ability to develop collaborative networks with faculty, research personnel, program coordinators and administrators working in other university programs, corporations, foundations, agencies, and community organizations in support of undergraduate research and civic engagement opportunities and funding.

Ability to plan and develop content material for workshops, presentations, and classes, and to lead such workshops or make program presentations to faculty and student audiences.

Ability to define problems, research and analyze relevant information, assess alternative solutions, and recommend and pursue appropriate course of action.

Ability to make the best use of recommendations, feedback and constructive criticism.

Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a program that required research and the writing of a dissertation.

Experience working at a large public research institution.

Experience in the development and implementation of new programmatic initiatives in conjunction with other units on a campus.

Experience developing best practices from published assessments of programs at other institutions.

Experience with evaluating program effectiveness and assessment of learning outcomes.

Experience in operating and managing faculty mentored undergraduate research and/or civic engagement.

Experience in grant writing.

Benefits of Belonging:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for more information click The Benefits of Belonging (this is a .pdf document).

Information about UCR:
The University of California Riverside invests in your future through employee training and career development, access to resources, living a healthy lifestyle, and over $730 million in new buildings and facilities, all backed by the State of California and funding from Federal, private and corporate sources. UC Riverside earned the prestigious 2007 CASE (Council for Advancement in Support of Education) WealthEngine Award for its record-setting increases in private support.

You can make a difference by working at UC Riverside, which ranked 15th among 242 national universities in the September 2007, Washington Monthly College Guide. The Guide measures the institution’s contributions to society. For example, UC Riverside’s planned School of Medicine will have a transformative impact on Inland Southern California, which is facing a projected physician shortage of 53 percent by 2015.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our third-place national diversity ranking (U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges 2007). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

Final Filing Date:  Open Until Filled

Junelyn Pangan Peeples
Director, Institutional Research
Office of Undergraduate Education

University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave
321 Surge Suite H
Riverside, CA 92521

Office: 951-827-2661
Fax: 951-827-7745
Email: junelyn.peeples@ucr.edu

CSU  SAN BERNARDINO: SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT CHAIR

We are seeking to recruit faculty members who will contribute to the goals and objectives of the University’s strategic plan.  Accordingly, preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and professional work, and service to the University and community, as well as to demonstrate interest or experience in at least one of the following strategic plan areas:  a) alternative modes of instructional delivery to include off-campus and distance learning; b) the learning process, i.e., innovative teaching strategies and/or research on how students learn and apply knowledge over an extended period of time; and c) partnership with the community to enhance social, economic, and cultural conditions.   

Ph.D. in Sociology is required at the time of appointment.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Department Chair. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a position in Sociology as Department Chair, with tenure, beginning in September 2008. The Sociology Department is housed in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and coordinates the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services. The department has 12 faculty members and over 400 undergraduate majors. Candidates who possess strong quantitative skills and the ability to teach the department’s research methods sequence are highly desirable. Additionally, preferred research and teaching areas may include community research, poverty, social welfare policy, and sociology of health. Other areas will also be  considered.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will provide responsible and professional leadership in managing the day-to-day operational needs of the Department, including supervision of support staff, evaluating faculty, fiscal management, and allocating facilities and equipment for teaching, research and service activities. The Chair will represent the Department and maintain positive public relations with on and off-campus entities. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in facilitating long-term planning for professional involvement and development of the faculty and the Department, and mentor faculty in effectively meeting their responsibilities in scholarship, teaching and service.

The successful candidate will have an established record of professional and scholarly achievement, an active research agenda; possess evidence of successful grant activity, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to service. He/she must e eligible for tenure at the Professor rank commensurate with criteria at California State University, San Bernardino.

SALARY:    Dependent on qualifications and experience. 

BENEFITS:    Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits and support for moving expenses available.

DEADLINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. A complete application contains a letter of interest and curriculum vita, along with the names, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of three references.

SEND TO:    Dr. Julian Montoro-Rodriguez, Chair, Recruitment Committee
             c/o College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
             5500 University Parkway
             San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397
             Telephone: (909) 537-5541

Assistant Profess, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Assistant Professor, Position 82125, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, full time, 9-month tenure-track position in Ethnic Studies Department to begin January 1 or August 1, 2009.  Duties: Teach undergraduate courses from a transnational perspective on Filipino diasporic communities in Hawaii and the US; the intersections of ethnicity, race, class and gender; and process of migration.  Advise and mentor undergraduate students; seek extramural funding; participate actively and provide professional service to the department, university and the community, particularly with the Filipino community in Hawaii.  The successful applicant should maintain an active program of research and scholarly publication that integrates innovative theoretical analyses with applied research.  Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related interdisciplinary studies, humanities or social sciences field at the time of the appointments.  Demonstrated ability to teach
and conduct research on Filipino diaspora/transnational communities in Hawaii and/or the U.S.; evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and community service; and commitment to innovative educational strategies and to working with students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  Desired qualifications: Evidence of research and university-level teaching about the Filipino American experience; ability to teach courses on immigration, transnational communities, and/or ethnic/race relations, Philippine political economy and US-Philippine relations; previous experience in interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration between programs such as ethnic studies and other social sciences or the humanities; evidence of outreach activities to minority communities; ability to contribute to the College of Social Sciences Public Policy Center; a record of peer-reviewed publications.  Salary commensurate with experience.  To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of references, to Ibrahim G. Aoude, Chair, Departments of Ethnic Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, George Hall 301, 2560 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822.  Closing Date: Continuous with screening of first applications on August 15, 2008.  EEO/AA Employer.

University of the Pacific:
Department Chairperson position, to begin August 2008. Appointment is at the associate or full professor level in a four-person Department of Sociology.  Salary scale begins at $60,000  and will be commensurate with experience. Area of specialization is open; however, the Department is especially interested in applicants with research and teaching experience in any of the following areas: criminal/social justice, immigration, urban studies, the environment, or social service delivery. The successful candidate will teach four four-unit courses per year and be committed to leading the Department in pursuing the study of inequality and diversity throughout the curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in the department's senior capstone seminar and teaching in the university's nationally recognized Pacific Seminar program. One of the Pacific Seminar courses will be a discipline-based course created by the candidate on the theme of "A Good Society." In addition, applicants should provide evidence of collaborative efforts with community groups with the goal of providing in-depth learning opportunities for students.

The University of the Pacific is committed to experiential learning and undergraduate research. The successful candidate should bring an active research agenda  and be prepared to engage undergraduates in research and off-campus field settings consistent with the mission of the Department. This faculty position also includes administrative responsibilities such as advising students.

The Sociology Department values diversity and appreciates the perspective that members of a diverse community can bring to the enhancement of learning. Additional information describing the Department is available on the Sociology pages of the University of the Pacific website (http://www.pacific.edu/college/sociology/).

Applications should include: 1) a letter describing teaching and research interests; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of research agenda and evaluation of prior teaching, if available; 4) examples of scholarship, but no more than three publications or manuscripts; 5) names and addresses of three references.  Send to: Dr. George H. Lewis; Search Committee; Department of Sociology; University of the Pacific; Stockton, Ca 95211. The University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging excellence through diversity. 

University of the Pacific
Visiting Assistant Professor Position, to begin August 2008, with anticipation of a second year renewal. Tenure track appointment at the end of two years may be possible. Salary scale begins at $45,000  and will be commensurate with experience. Appointment is in the four-person Department of Sociology. The Department is especially interested in applicants committed to pursuing issues of inequality and diversity, particularly in the areas of criminology and social justice. Ability to teach a core major’s course in social psychology would be desirable. The successful candidate will teach five four-unit courses per year, and should be prepared to work with local agencies and community groups with the goal of providing in-depth, applied learning opportunities for students. Other related teaching and research areas may be considered based on the need of the Department.

The University of the Pacific is committed to experiential learning and undergraduate research. The successful candidate should bring an active research agenda in one or more of the above areas and be prepared to engage undergraduates in research and off-campus field settings consistent with the mission of the Department.

A further expectation of this position is participation in the Pacific Seminar program on a continuing or rotating basis. The Pacific Seminar Program is the core of the University’s general education curriculum. More information is available at http://www.pacific.edu/admission/academics/gen_education.asp. 

The Sociology Department values diversity and appreciates the perspective that members of a diverse community can bring to the enhancement of learning. Therefore, the successful applicant will have experience working with a diverse community of learners.  Additional information describing  the Department is available on the Sociology pages of the University of the Pacific website (http://www.pacific.edu/college/sociology/).

Applications should include: 1) a letter describing teaching and research interests; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of research agenda and evaluation of prior teaching, if available; 4) examples of scholarship, but no more than three publications or manuscripts; 5) names and addresses of three references.  Send to: Dr. George H. Lewis; Search Committee; Department of Sociology; University of the Pacific; Stockton, Ca 95211. The University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging excellence through diversity. 






ACADEMIC VACANCY
FULL TIME TENURE TRACK POSITION, WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

POSITION: SOCIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR 

FINAL FILING DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 BY 12:00 NOON.  (POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED) 
   
Your entire application packet must be submitted in duplicate, an original and one copy.
            
LOCATION:
* SCHEDULED TO BE ASSIGNED TO: WOODLAND COMM. COLLEGE   
 
SALARY:
$52,592 - $81,126/YR. (Initial placement will not be higher than the above listed salary, the top step for this position is Class VI, Step 19 which is $100,879 /YR.)   

COMMENCING:   Fall 2008   

BASIC FUNCTION:
The person selected will:
• Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of a relevant community college curriculum in Sociology;
• Provide instruction in Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of Marriage, Women in Contemporary Society, and Ethnic Relations in the United States; 
• Develop and prepare complete course syllabi and outlines, and work on articulation with local colleges and universities; 
• Modify the curriculum when needed to reflect developing trends and interests of the local student population, the Social Science division, and the local community 
• Adapt instructional techniques to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities to support student success; 
• Teach day, evening, and/or weekend assignments; 
• Participate in district/college/division committees as required to maintain and improve the instructional program; and, 
• Be committed to the participatory governance process.

REQUIRED DUTIES: 
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum
qualifications for instructors in Sociology at California Community Colleges:

• Master’s in sociology OR   
• Bachelor’s in sociology AND Master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR   
• The equivalent OR
• Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Sociology. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to applicants with life, student or teaching experiences; which provide them with the ability to teach sociology to community college students.   

EQUIVALENCY:
Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:
Must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service. 

PERSONAL:
If the applicant is selected for an interview, the Screening Committee will be looking for evidence of an eager, energetic individual with a sincere interest in and understanding of the needs of the community college student. The individual must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to develop rapport with students and staff. The individual must possess the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with students and colleagues and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All prospective Academic, Administrative and Classified employees shall be required to provide fingerprints to the District for the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code and all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding.  Smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus.

INTERVIEW:
A candidate selected for interview will be required to visit Woodland Comm. College at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

BENEFITS:
The District provides health, dental, vision and life insurance for employee, spouse and dependents. The District and the employee contribute to the State Teachers' Retirement System.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:
Applications are available from the Human Resources Office, 2088 North Beale Road, Building 100A, Room 21, Marysville, CA 95901, OR TTY (530) 634-7760 OR visit our web site at: www.yccd.edu. This position will remain open until at least
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008, but may be closed at any time thereafter at the option of the Screening Committee. All application materials, including the completed Yuba College District Academic Application, Resume, Transcripts, Role Statement, Diversity Statement, Three (3) current letters of recommendation and a Cover letter/letter of interest, must be received not later than the final filing date.

PLEASE NOTE: AS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, AN APPLICATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(a) one current evaluation from a peer or supervisor, (b) one abstract of a publication, and/or (c) portfolio.

NO OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INCLUDED.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District
property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this opening only.  Faxed, emailed or incomplete and/or late applications will not be
forwarded for further consideration.

TIMELINE:
Applications are not reviewed by the Screening Committee until 5 days after the position has closed. A tentative interview date has been scheduled for the
month of March 2008. Before a person can be hired with the District, the candidate’s name must go to our monthly scheduled Board meeting, the proposed date for this
position is scheduled for April 2008. If you have not been contacted by the Personnel Office by the date of the tentative interviews, our office will send out letters; however
we can not send any letters until the Board of Trustees has approved the hire. 

* This position is anticipated to be assigned to Woodland Comm. College but may be assigned temporarily or permanently within the District.

IF YOU NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please contact the Personnel Office at (530) 741-6975 OR TDD (530) 634-7760.  Leave your name, mailing address, and a daytime telephone number and application materials will be mailed to you.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
1. To be considered a candidate for an Academic Position in the Yuba Community College District: (a) you must return a fully completed Yuba College District
Academic Application, Resume, Transcripts – All - Graduate/Undergraduate, Role Statement, Diversity Statement, Three (3) current letters of recommendation, and a Cover letter/letter of interest, must be received no later than the Final Filing Date. Submission of these materials is the candidate's responsibility.
2. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one (1) position must submit a separate application & required materials for each position.
3. A Selection Committee will screen all applications. All initial interviews will be conducted after the filing deadline date. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a
position does not assure the candidate of an interview.
4. Unless otherwise stated, interviews are held at Woodland Comm. College, Woodland, California. Second interviews may be required for selected candidates.
5. In the interview, consideration will be given by the Selection Committee to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, apparent personal
development, ability to work with others, initiative, and sensitivity.
6. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the administration has acted upon the Selection Committee's recommendation for
employment.
7. The College reserves the right to investigate past employment records, including contacting former employers.
8. The College reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position
do not constitute an adequate Qualified Applicant Pool.
9. The College does not return to the candidate materials submitted in application for a position.
10. As required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Yuba Community College District, the Personnel Services and Human Resources Development Office
is required to maintain an Equal Employment file which will yield the composition of application flow by ethnic identification, gender and disability. The tear-off tab of
the Application Form is provided for this purpose. Completing and returning this form is done on a voluntary basis by the candidate. If returned, the form will be
detached from the Application Form and placed in our Applicant Flow File. This information will not be used as part of our recruiting process.
11. Applicants must understand that Yuba College classes are in operation 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. and that an instructor is subject to a combination day-night
assignment. If circumstances dictate, an instructor may also be assigned entirely or partially to classes throughout the District.
12. IMPORTANT: Any misstatements or omissions of material facts in this application or an interview may be cause for dismissal, if employed.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Woodland is located in the northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 20 miles West of Sacramento and approximately a two-hour drive from San Francisco and Lake
Tahoe. The area offers many forms of recreational activities.  The size of the community makes it an ideal area to live.  Also, California State University at Sacramento is approximately 30 minutes from Woodland and the University of California at Davis is approximately 15 minutes from Woodland.

VISION STATEMENT
The Yuba Community College District is an institution of higher educations that prepares its students to meet the intellectual occupational, and technological challenges
of a complex world. The Yuba Community College District is a steward to its communities’ educational and cultural well-being. The Yuba Community College District values an education that encourages self-improvement and enables students to contribute to their families and the community. The Yuba Community College District
values intellectual and cultural diversity, open communication, collegiality, collaboration, mutual respect, personal integrity, and responsible citizenship. The Yuba Community College District values all collegiate disciplines in relation to life, recognizing the importance of thinking clearly, creatively, critically, and objectively.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR OFFICE IS NO LONGER SENDING OUT APPLICATION PACKETS. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY FAXED NOR EMAILED MATERIALS.

Haig and Isabel Berberian Endowed Chair of Armenian Studies
Fresno State

The College of Arts and Humanities and Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno, invite applications for the Haig and Isabel Berberian Endowed Chair of Armenian Studies.  This position, central to the Armenian Studies Program, will be tenure-track at the rank of assistant or associate professor, to begin in the fall of 2008.  Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.  A record of distinguished publication and research in any aspect of Armenian studies in arts, humanities, or social sciences is expected, as well as strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and active participation in the life of the Center for Armenian Studies.  Fluency in Armenian is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Armenian Studies Program, teach undergraduate courses in the Armenian Studies curriculum, supervise and assist student research, serve on college and university committees, engage in community service, interact with faculty and students in related fields, conduct independent research, present public lectures, and may be called upon to coordinate the Armenian Studies Program.

The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode and will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the program and college.

Please send letter of application which outlines your interests in teaching and research as well as your vision for the future of Armenian Studies, C.V., three current letters of reference, and a representative publication to:

Professor Magdalena Gilewicz
Chair of the Armenian Studies Search Committee
College of Arts and Humanities
Office of the Dean
California State University, Fresno
2380 E. Keats M/S MB 99
Fresno, CA 93740-8024
magdag@csufresno.edu
Phone: 559-278-4926 278-3056; Fax: 559-278-6758

The committee welcomes applications from members of diverse populations and those who are interested in and experienced with community engagement. 

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 15, 2008.  Position is open until filled.

For complete position description, please visit http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/arts_hum.shtml  (position 08TAH051)

The Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno was established in 1977, and the Center for Armenian Studies was founded in 1991.  The Center currently houses the Armenian Studies Program, the Sahatdjian Armenian Studies Library, the Avedian Armenian Studies Archives, the newspaper Hye Sharzhoom, the Armenian Students Organization, and the Index of Armenian Art. 

The Haig and Isabel Berberian Endowed Chair in Armenian Studies provides financial support for a distinguished Armenologist. The endowment was established in fall 1988 by Dr. and Mrs. Arnold H. and Dianne Gazarian in honor of her parents, Haig and Isabel Berberian. Other friends of the Armenian Studies Program have made significant contributions to the growing endowment.

Fresno holds a special place in the Armenian Diaspora, dating back to 1881. It has been referred to as “the capital of Armenia outside Armenia,” and is considered by many Armenians the cradle of Armenian culture in the Western United States.  Hye Sharzhoom, published four times a year by the Armenian Students Organization at California State University, Fresno, continues to be the only student-based Armenian publication in the country.  At present, Fresno is home to eight Armenian churches (five Armenian Apostolic Orthodox and three Armenian Protestant) as well as numerous Armenian compatriotic, fraternal, social, educational, political, and benevolent organizations.  An estimated 50,000 people of Armenian descent reside in Fresno and the immediate surrounding counties. 

Mott Community College

Mott Community College Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan is currently accepting applications for a full-time Sociology Instructor.  Please refer to the link below to view the complete posting. 

www.mcc.edu/cgi-bin/jobs.cgi?jobid=1066&statpage=no

Sonoma State University: Criminology/Criminal Justice

QUALIFICATIONS: A broadly trained person in the interdisciplinary field of criminology and criminal justice. The candidate's areas of interest must include law and that person will be responsible for teaching the department's core law classes. To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in sociology, criminal justice, political science, or a related field. All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. ABD's will be considered. Application is due by November 2, 2007. The position announcement is at http://www.sonoma.edu/ccjs/poa.shtml. Address questions to the search chair, Patrick Jackson, at jackson@sonoma.edu.

Professor of Sociology, Portland State University
Department of Sociology

Portland State University’s Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track open rank position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), beginning September 2008.  A Ph.D. in Sociology with substantive interest in social inequalities is required.  Preference will be given to applicants whose scholarship would augment one or more of the following core departmental areas:  education; immigration/population; work/labor; social sustainability and who incorporate race, class, gender into their research and teaching. This position will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, conduct an active research program, secure external funding for research, supervise graduate students, and participate in shaping our newly established Ph.D. program. 

For a complete position announcement and instructions on how to apply, visit http://www.hrc.pdx.edu, and follow the links to Faculty Openings.

PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President’s diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Professor of Health and Inequality, Portland State University
Department of Sociology

Portland State University’s Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track open rank position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), beginning September 2008.  A Ph.D. in Sociology with substantive interest in Health and Inequality is required.  Preference will be given to applicants with ability and interests in teaching quantitative methods.  For consideration at the Full Professor level, applicants must have a distinguished record of publication and funded research.  This position will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, particularly at the Ph.D. level in health and inequality, conduct an active research program, secure external funding for research, supervise graduate students, and participate in shaping our newly established Ph.D. program.

For a complete position announcement and instructions on how to apply, visit www.hrc.pdx.edu

PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President’s diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

GAVILAN COLLEGE
Gilroy, CA

Sociology Instructor (adjunct)

Requires Master’s in sociology OR Bachelor’s in sociology AND Master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR The equivalent.  Full details available at www.gavilan.edu/jobs.  Contact Fran Lozano at flozano@gavilan.edu for more information.  Equal Opportunity Employer

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology. 

The successful candidate is expected to participate in the new interdisciplinary Globalization and Social Change Program and to have an active research program in comparative sociology. Possible specialty areas might include, but are not limited to, gender and development, international political economy, urban/community sociology, comparative health care, life course and family, and intergroup communications.

Candidates must have Ph.D. completed by the starting date of August 2008 and show significant evidence of research productivity and successful teaching experience. The standard teaching load is 2-2.

The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Lehigh University is a highly competitive, research-oriented private university located one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City.

Email a curriculum vitae, a letter of application indicating teaching and research interests, and the names of four references to insoc78@lehigh.edu. Send the material as attachments in WORD or PDF format. Please do not send additional material at this time, and only electronic submissions will be considered. The deadline for applications is November 5, 2007. Questions concerning the position should be directed to James McIntosh, Search Committee Chair, at ijm1@lehigh.edu. The department web site address is http://cas.lehigh.edu/socanthro.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

The Department of Sociology invites applications for two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions:  (1) one position in Deviance and (2) the other position in Criminology and Sociology of Law, both starting in September 2008.  Secondary areas of specialization are open for both positions.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD or ABD in Sociology or a related social science field.  Candidates should demonstrate an ability and interest in effective teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus, using a variety of methods.  Candidates should provide a record of or potential for scholarly activity, involving students when possible.  In addition to scholarship and teaching, duties include student advising and committee service to the Department, College, and University.  A PhD from an accredited institution of higher education is required for tenure.

California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields.  The campus is located in eastern Los Angeles near the San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area.  The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry, and academic excellence.  For more information on the Department of Sociology, please visit our website:  http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/soc/

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work, and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.  To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to complete the employment process and perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the University's Application for Academic Employment form.  http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls

Address application, required documentation, and requests for information to:  Steven Gordon, Chair, Department of Sociology, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8228.  No applications by e-mail can be considered.  Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2007.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90840-0906
Voice:  (562) 985-4602  FAX:  (562) 985-2090

California State University, Long Beach is a large, comprehensive university, with a student body of approximately 35,000 and 1,900 full and part-time faculty, offering over 83 baccalaureate and over 66 master’s degrees in the liberal arts, applied and professional fields and 2 doctoral degrees in engineering and education.  The Department of Sociology is located in the College of Liberal Arts.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER:  433      

POSITION:    Tenure Track Position, Assistant or Associate rank in Sociology with specialization in Community-Based Research with an emphasis on Community Development, Social Change and Ethnic Communities.

EFFECTIVE DATE:    August 25, 2008

QUALIFICATIONS:    *    Ph.D. by time of appointment in Sociology (or related discipline with graduate training in sociology) from an accredited university.
*    Academic expertise in Community-Based Research with an emphasis on Community Development, Social Change and Ethnic Communities. 
*    Potential for successful college level teaching.
*    Ability to communicate and work with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
*    Potential for continuing development of research program in the areas described.

DESIRED/PREFERRED:    *    Evidence of scholarship and successful teaching (commensurate with rank) in the following areas: Community-Based Research,  Community Development, Social Change, and Ethnic Communities.
*    Ability to mentor students in the areas of Community-Based Research, Community Development, Social Change, and Ethnic Communities.
*    Ability to supervise student research, develop internships or experiential learning opportunities for students, and to serve as a consultant to other faculty on issues in community-based research.
*    Evidence of community or campus service.

DUTIES:    *    Develop new courses that may include Community-Based Research; Community Development; Ethnic          
                         Communities; Race & Ethnic Relations; Poverty & Social Policy and others in area of specialty.                        
*    Teach courses from the existing sociology curriculum such as Principles of Sociology; Social Trends &         
     Problems; Race, Gender, & Class; Modern Sociological Theory; Social Stratification; and Social Order      
     and Social Change.
            *    Engage in scholarly and creative activity leading to publication.
*    Participate in department, college,  university, and community service.
*    Assist in mentoring students in the areas of Community-Based Research, Community Development, Social Change, and  Ethnic Communities.
*    Assist in the development of research opportunities for students in areas related to Community-Based Research, Community Development, Social Change & Ethnic Communities
*    Assist the department, college and campus in developing curriculum, pedagogies, and programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body.

SALARY RANGE:    Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Probable starting salary – Assistant Professor - $59,000-$61,000;  Associate Professor -   $62,000-$66,000.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  Letter of application including an in depth description of research and teaching interests and qualifications, samples of relevant materials (teaching materials, evaluations, research papers or publications, etc.), a curriculum vita (including current e-mail address), three recent letters of reference, and official transcript from institution awarding highest degree. 

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED (or recruitment canceled). Review of applications to begin on October 12, 2007.  Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to: Professor Kristine Zentgraf, Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., PSY 145, Long Beach, CA  90840-0906 <kzentgra@csulb.edu >

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn,  live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity and takes pride in its multicultural environment.

Illinois State University Normal, IL: Position in Social Demography

 

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank for a sociologist specializing in social demography and with demonstrated research experience with large data sets. The successful candidate will have a well defined research agenda in the specialized area and will contribute to teaching courses in the core curriculum.  The position begins August 11, 2008 and completion of the Ph.D. in sociology is preferred by that date.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Initial review of applications will begin November 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.  To assure full consideration, send a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, examples of scholarly work and evidence of teaching effectiveness by November 1 to: #01265 Search Committee, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Campus Box 4660, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 61790-4660.  Inquiries may be directed to memccomb@ilstu.edu. Illinois State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.

Illinois State University Normal, Illinois: Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology (http://www.soa.ilstu.edu/) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair, with a starting date of July 1, 2008.  The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in sociology, anthropology, or a related field, a substantial record of research and teaching, as well as demonstrable leadership, management and communication skills.  The Department has master’s degree programs in historical archaeology and sociology, and undergraduate programs in both sociology and anthropology. The Chair will be expected to provide vision and leadership, secure resources, and foster an atmosphere conducive to research and teaching.  To assure full consideration, interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching and research interests, a statement of management style, and contact information for at least three references to:  Sociology and Anthropology Chair Search Committee, College of Arts and Sciences; Campus Box 4100, Illinois State University, Normal, IL  61790-4100. Application review will begin October 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT: CAL POLY POMONA

 

The Psychology and Sociology Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sociology to begin Fall 2008. The successful candidate will have a specialization and/or ability to teach Quantitative research methods and teach or specialize in at least one of the following areas: Urban sociology and Immigration/Migration.

 

The Position: The position requires excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising, professional and scholarly work, and service to the department, university, and the community.  The successful applicant will also demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, and sexuality.  The candidate is also expected to accept committee assignments and to advise students.  Finalists will be required to appear on campus for two days of interviews that will include a research presentation to faculty and students. The presentation should both introduce the candidate’s research and demonstrate the candidate’s teaching abilities.

 

Minimum Qualifications: §       ABD status in Sociology (or related field) from an accredited Ph.D. program (PhD from an accredited university must be received and verified by July 1, 2009) §       Evidence of teaching ability; please send evaluations if available §       Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population §       Evidence of scholarly potential (conference presentations, publications, grant development)

 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: §       Ph.D. in Sociology with demonstrated abilities in teaching quantitative research methods and urban sociology or immigration/migration. §       At least one year of college teaching experience; §       Knowledge of GIS implementation

 

Application Procedure:  A completed application will consist of: §       a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; this must include a statement of their teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences; §       a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; §       three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference; §       a completed application form; §       a transcript showing highest degree earned (from an accredited educational institution); §       a sample of professional writing; and §       sample syllabi and teaching evaluations of courses taught (if available).

 

Note:  If a candidate has ABD status, Registrar’s verification is required if status is not indicated on official transcripts; Ph.D. must be received and verified by July 1, 2009.  The position is open until filled, but first consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked by September 28, 2007.  Early response is encouraged.  Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application forms to: Sociology Search Committee                      OR          for additional information, contact: Psychology & Sociology Department                                              Dr. Mary Yu Danico, Search Chair California State Polytechnic University, Pomona                        Psychology & Sociology Dept.             3801 West Temple Avenue                                                                  (909) 869-3895 Pomona, CA 91768                                                                                mkydanico@csupomona.edu (909) 869-3890        FAX:  (909) 869-4930                                            E-MAIL:  leticiak@csupomona.edu

 

The University:  Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy.  One of the 23 campuses of the California State University, it is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the West.  Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 20,510 students (with approximately 73% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,289 faculty members.  The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its seven colleges and The Collins School of Hospitality Management, the university offers 62 undergraduate majors and 23 master’s degree programs.  Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg.  It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country.  Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu. Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status.  Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.

Louisiana State University

Sociology Search (Ref: #007010) The Department of Sociology invites applications for one or more tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions beginning in August, 2008. We seek applicants with specialization in Criminology, Sociology of Deviance, and/or Sociology of Law to enhance our existing strengths in these areas. Exceptional candidates in other specialty areas may also be considered.

 

Sociology & African and African-American Studies Search (Ref: #010351) The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning in August, 2008. The position will be a joint appointment with African and African-American Studies. While areas of specialization are open, the department seeks to build on its existing strengths in the areas of Criminology, Deviance, and the Sociology of Law. A strong record of publications and/or grants is desirable.

 

The LSU Department of Sociology is one of the oldest in the South and has been awarding doctoral degrees for more than 70 years. It is home to the university’s Crime and Policy Evaluation Research group (CAPER), an interdisciplinary collective of approximately 35 scholars from departments around campus. Screening for the position will begin October 15, 2007 and continue until it is filled. LSU is an equal opportunity employer and the department is committed to diversity. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Sociology 126 Stubbs Hall Louisiana State University (specify reference number) Baton Rouge, LA 70803

 

Willamette University.  The Department of Sociology invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position beginning August 2008. 

 

We seek candidates with broad teaching and research interests in gender and families whose work embodies an intersectional approach to sociology.  Teaching responsibilities include six courses annually with a reduction to five courses in 2010.  The candidate will offer some courses in her/his areas of specialization along with providing support to the department’s core curriculum, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the general education program.  Promise of teaching excellence required.  PhD must be completed by August 2008.  Please submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, graduate transcripts, separate statements on teaching and research, a writing sample, and three letters of reference by September 14, 2007 to:  Linda Heuser, Chair, Department of Sociology, Willamette University, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301.  Willamette strives to recruit and retain women, people of color, and other candidates who reflect our strong institutional commitment to diversity.  The University is near the Portland metropolitan area, the Pacific Ocean, and the Cascade Mountains.  For more information, visit Willamette’s web site at www.willamette.edu.

 

OPEN RANK PROFSSOR OF MIGRATION UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

 

The Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a sociologist researching issues of migration, race and/or ethnicity, broadly defined. The appointment will begin no earlier than August 25, 2008 and will be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor. Faculty seeking a higher rank may also be considered, depending upon qualifications and consistent with Collegiate and University policy. This search is part of the college’s Diversity Initiative, which seeks to hire a number of faculty across the college to focus on the causes of and/or responses to inequality and on the role of diversity in social, cultural, economic, and political life. For a complete job description and application procedures, visit www.soc.umn.edu/events. Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2007; later applications may be reviewed as needed. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

 

TENURED ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

 

The Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota is currently recruiting for an outstanding senior scholar. The appointment will begin no earlier than August 25, 2008 and will be at the rank of associate professor with tenure or professor with tenure, depending upon qualifications and, and consistent with collegiate and University policy. For a complete job description and application procedures, visit www.soc.umn.edu/events/. Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2007; later applications may be reviewed as needed. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

 

TEMPORARY POSITIONS: SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

 

Position Title: Lecturer, Organizations / Inequalities

Department: Department of Sociology; Status: Quarterly Part Time (QPT); Purpose: The Department of Sociology at Santa Clara University, a Catholic Jesuit institution, seeks applicants for quarterly part-time lecturer positions for spring quarter 2008. The department will need to staff several upper division courses: Demography: Population and Resources; Management of Health Care Organizations; Race, Class, and Gender. Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Rank and Salary: Lecturer, Quarterly Part Time. $5,200 per course. Starting Date: March 31, 2008 Application Deadline: November 15, 2007 Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: A. Teaching one or two courses during spring quarter; other courses may be assigned in place of one or more of these courses should department needs match expertise of the QPT lecturer hired. B. Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including: a. Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students; b. Assigning and evaluating written work that aligns with course learning outcomes; c. Holding weekly office hours on campus; d. Submitting student grades to the Registrar by the designated deadline; e. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department. Application Procedure: Please submit the materials listed below to Professor Laura Nichols, Chair, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. For further information, contact Prof. Nichols at lnichols@scu.edu. 1. a letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy 2. two sample syllabi and sample teaching  evaluations 3. curriculum vitae 4. graduate transcripts 5. names and contact information for two outside references.

Position Title: Lecturer, Inequalities Cluster

Department: Department of Sociology; Status: Quarterly Part Time (QPT); Purpose: The Department of Sociology at Santa Clara University, a Catholic Jesuit institution, seeks applicants to teach one or two upper division courses in Sociology during winter quarter 2008. The department will need to staff two courses in our Inequalities cluster. We hope to offer two courses of the following three:  Social Stratification; Globalization and Inequality; Race and Inequality. Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Rank and Salary: Lecturer, Quarterly Part Time. $5,200 per course. Starting Date: January 7, 2008l Application Deadline: September 26, 2007l Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: C. Teaching one or two courses during winter quarter; other courses may be assigned in place of one or more of these courses should department needs match expertise of the QPT lecturer hired. D. Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including: a. Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students; b. Assigning and evaluating written work that aligns with course learning outcomes; c. Holding weekly office hours on campus; d. Submitting student grades to the Registrar by the designated deadline; e. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department. Application Procedure: Please submit the materials listed below to Professor Laura Nichols, Chair, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. For further information, contact Prof. Nichols at lnichols@scu.edu. 6. a letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy 7. two sample syllabi and sample teaching evaluations 8. curriculum vitae 9. graduate transcripts 10. names and contact information for two outside references.

Position Title: Lecturer, “Group Dynamics”

  Department: Department of Sociology; Status: Quarterly Part Time (QPT); Purpose: The Department of Sociology at Santa Clara University, a Catholic Jesuit institution, seeks applicants for a quarterly part-time lecturer position in Sociology to teach “Group Dynamics” during winter quarter 2008. Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Sociology. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Rank and Salary: Lecturer, Quarterly Part Time. $5,200 per course. Starting Date: January 7, 2008l  Application Deadline: September 26, 2007l  Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: E. Teaching one or two courses during winter quarter; other courses may be assigned in place of one or more of these courses should department needs match expertise of the QPT lecturer hired. F. Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including: a. Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students; b. Assigning and evaluating written work that aligns with course learning outcomes; c. Holding weekly office hours on campus; d. Submitting student grades to the Registrar by the designated deadline; e. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department. Application Procedure: Please submit the materials listed below to Professor Laura Nichols, Chair, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053. For further information, contact Prof. Nichols at lnichols@scu.edu. 11. a letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy 12. two sample syllabi and sample teaching evaluations 13. curriculum vitae 14. graduate transcripts 15. names and contact information for two outside references.

 

Portland State University (PSU). The Department of Sociology invites applications for a 1.0 FTE, 9-month appointment, Visiting Professor from September 2007 to June 2008.

 

A Ph.D. in Sociology is required with substantive interest in social inequality. Preference will be given to applicants with ability and interests in teaching quantitative research methods, particularly at the undergraduate level. The Department is particularly interested in scholars who incorporate race/ethnicity and gender into their research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. The Department also offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sociology and will begin its doctoral program in fall 2008. PSU is a comprehensive public university enrolling over 26,000 students. PSU is an urban university, which encourages faculty to link research and teaching to the city. We are located in downtown Portland, regularly rated as one of the top five most livable cities in the nation. Portland also provides easy access to the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast. For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, visit:  www.hrc.pdx.edu/openings/unclassified/index.htm.  Applications will be reviewed beginning June 30th and will be accepted until finalists are identified. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SACRAMENTO

 

The following positions may be available in fall 2008 pending funding.  If interested, please contact Judson Landis, Chair  jlandis@csus.edu

Quantitative Research: California State University, Sacramento.  Probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of entry level assistant professor, beginning Fall 2008.  Qualifications: PhD in Sociology with an interest primarily in teaching upper-division undergraduate courses in quantitative research methods.  Doctorate to be completed by August 24, 2008 (applicants in final stages of doctorate may be considered with the requirement that the degree be completed by January 24, 2009). All substantive areas considered.  Evidence of a strong commitment to college teaching and potential for scholarly achievement is expected.  Prior teaching experience at the college level and with students with non-traditional or diverse backgrounds is desired.

Social Psychology: California State University, Sacramento.  Probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of entry level assistant professor, beginning Fall 2008.  Qualifications: PhD in Sociology with an interest primarily in teaching upper-division undergraduate courses in social psychology.  Doctorate to be completed by August 24, 2008 (applicants in final stages of doctorate may be considered with the requirement that the degree be completed by January 24, 2009). All substantive areas considered.  Evidence of a strong commitment to college teaching and potential for scholarly achievement is expected.  Prior teaching experience at the college level and with students with non-traditional or diverse backgrounds is desired.

 

Santa Clara University, CA: The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Sociology to begin fall 2008 . Rank: Assistant Professor; Ph.D. in Sociology required at the time of appointment. Specialty area: Technology- Organizations-Society. We seek a candidate who has research and teaching expertise focusing on ways in which technology has changed the workplace and transformed society, with a particular emphasis on the digital divide in a globalizing world. Santa Clara is a Catholic Jesuit university that offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.  We seek a sociologist who will: engage in quality scholarship; demonstrate a commitment to superior undergraduate teaching, including mentoring student research and working with a diverse student body; establish a viable program of involvement with technology firms (such as setting up internships), develop cross-campus partnerships, and work cooperatively with other faculty. Appreciation of quantitative and qualitative methodologies is a must. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop courses in the major’s Organizations/Institutions cluster--particularly those that relate to business, technology, and work issues--that also support the Science, Technology, and Society theme of the university’s core curriculum. On a rotating basis, the successful candidate will also be expected to teach lower division introductory level classes, upper division quantitative and/or qualitative methods, research practicum courses, and applied sociology with a focus on business organizations. Please submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to undergraduate education, including experience working with peoples of diverse cultures and identities and how such experience can enhance teaching and learning; summarizes relevant teaching experience and potential contributions to our multiple methods research sequence; outlines an anticipated research agenda; and discusses one’s professional experience working with global technology firms.  As support documents, we require: a curriculum vita; two sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness; two sample publications; and three letters of recommendation (to be sent directly to the department chair).  Send documents to: Dr. Laura Nichols, Chair, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0261. Email: LNichols@scu.edu. Application deadline is October 1, 2007. Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. Also, in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University annually collects and makes publicly available information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents (www.scu.edu/cs/).

 

announcements from other associations, call for papers, etc.

CALL FOR PAPERS: CALIFORNIA SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING

The California Sociological Association will meet November 7-8, 2008 at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California. The theme is "Societal Issues," but all topics are welcome.  The deadlines are June 15 to volunteer to organize sessions, panels, workshops, or special events (but the earlier, the better), and August 1st will be the last chance to submit papers for research presentation sessions or roundtables.  For more information, contact Ed Nelson ednelson@csufresno.edu or (559) 978-9391.

A public conference on Windows Into the Soul: Surveillance and Society in an
Age of High Technology

A public conference on Windows Into the Soul:Surveillance and Society in an  Age of High Technology will be held at Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California on March 27-29, 2008. Information on the conference can be found at: http://www.hmc.edu/newsandevents/hixon08.html.
The thirty participants are centrally involved in  helping to define the emerging field of surveillance studies (described by Peter Monaghan in The  Chronicle of Higher Education's story "Watchingthe Watchers.") A number of the conferees served on, or advised, the Committeeon Privacy in the
Information Age for the National Academy of Sciences and contributed to writing its recent report, Engaging Privacy and Information Technology in a Digital Age, and also contributed to the recent
Contemporary Sociology (March 2007) symposium, "Taking A Look at Surveillance and Society")

The Center for Public Policy is honored to invite students to Summer School on Cultural Dimensions of Politics in Europe 2008! (CDPE2008)  Where: Prague, Czech Republic  When: July 2-9
Who: The founder of the European Spring/Summer Institute  and the Summer School on Crime, Law and Psychology, the Prague's Centre for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP), has teamed up with professors from Poland, USA and UK to launch a Summer School on Cultural Dimensions of Politics in Europe 2008
What is it about:  The Summer School "Cultural Dimensions of Politics in Europe"  is a week long academic program designed to bring together 30 undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds (political science, sociology, media studies, anthropology and cultural studies, behavioural sciences, gender studies) from all part of the world to enjoy their summer holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment.
Why: The program is designed for those who are interested in and would like to learn more about the cultural aspects of political institutions and processes. The program is aimed at drawing closer attention to the cultural dimensions of political institutions and processes in Europe (e.g. policy making, political communication, migration and citizenship in the EU).
We invite you to visit our website http://www.cdpe.cpvp.cz to discover all the details about the CDPE 2008. The website contains updated information about the Summer School, application process and on-line application.
We also suggest students to submit their applications by the Early Bird Application Deadline of April 30, 2008. The Final Deadline is May 15, 2008.
Should you have any questions regarding the Summer School or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us:
CDPE2008
Centrum pro verejnou politiku
Vyjezdova 510
190 11 Prague 9
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 737 679 605
Fax: +420 281 930 584
www: http://www.cpvp.cz/clp/
E-mail: clp@cpvp.cz
We are looking forward to your application!!!
Best regards,

CALL FOR PAPERS: 26th SEUSS: Southeastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium

Theme: Health: Global, social, interpersonal, and Individual

Co-Sponsored by Emory University and Morehouse College Departments of Sociology


The 26th SEUSS will be held on February 24-25, 2008 (Sunday and Monday) at Emory University.  The Symposium provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in a professional meeting.  Papers in any area of sociology are welcome.  Students whose papers are accepted will give a 12-15 minute presentation of their research. The three best papers will receive an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50).  All presenters will receive Certificates of Professional Participation.  Abstracts of all presented papers are published in the Symposium Proceedings.

A banquet will be held on February 24th for all student participants and faculty.  The keynote speaker at this year’s banquet is Professor Ellen Idler from the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University.

Application Procedure.  Interested students should submit a one page paper abstract and a faculty letter of support by January 31st, 2008 (please send by email to Dr. Corey Keyes at corey.keyes@emory.edu). The faculty letter should indicate that the paper is, or will be, completed and ready for presentation on February 25th.  Students will be notified promptly of their acceptance.  A nominal registration fee of $25 is charged to help defray the costs of the banquet and proceedings.

Note: Information about paper winners from the last SEUSS, registration and accommodation information, and updates are available at the website http://www.sociology.emory.edu/SEUSS/

Under Graduate Research Conference, Santa Clara University

We would like to invite you and your students to the 35th Annual Western Departments of Anthropology and Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference to be held at Santa Clara University on Saturday, April 5, 2008.  Please post the enclosed call for papers and announce the Conference to your interested students and faculty.  For detailed information see our Conference website: http://scu.edu/cas/anthropology  or http://scu.edu/cas/sociology. All forms may be obtained from the website, such as: Abstract, Presenter, Non-Presenter, Advisor, Accommodations, Information to All Presenters, SCU Directions.

Please be advised that all program participants (presenters, session chairs, and discussants) are required to pay a registration fee in advance of the conference. This year our registration fee will be $30.00.  Saturday’s lunch is included for registered participants.  Guests are welcome to attend sessions for free, but if they wish to attend the luncheon, they must be registered by March 5, 2008.  (Lunch includes a keynote speaker and is highly recommended).

Please obtain the abstract form from the Conference website, and return it by February 1, 2008.  Abstracts should be no longer than one page in length and should include:
1. a clear statement of the research questions/thesis;
2. identification of a body of literature to which the study will contribute;
3. a clear description of the methodology;
4. a brief indication of results, observations or findings; and
5. a summary statement of conclusions and theoretical implications

Our keynote speaker will be announced at a later date.  Should you or your students have any questions regarding the conference, please feel free to call (408) 554-2794 or Fax (408) 554-4189, or email schiaramonte@scu.edu.

FELLOWSHIP: TOBACCO CONTROL RESEARCH, UC SAN FRANCISCO

Fellowships in Tobacco Control Research.  The University of California, San Francisco, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (CTCRE) invites applications for fellowships in policy-relevant, tobacco-control research. Applications are due January 31, 2008, for fellowships beginning July 1, 2008. Fellowships are funded for one or two years and may be extended. The CTCRE represents a partnership between UCSF faculty and the Tobacco Control Archives (TCA) housed in the Kalmanovitz Library.  The CTCRE offers two research programs. Postdoctoral trainees will receive an annual salary commensurate with their experience, approximately $37,000-$51,000, according to the NIH stipend scale.  These positions are supported by an R25T NIH training grant and applicants should be eligible for funding from the National Institutes of Health.  Postgraduate trainees will receive an annual salary commensurate with their experience and subject to funding availability.  Sources of funding may include support from the scholar’s home institution, faculty-mentor funding, or an R25T NIH training grant.  Trainees will be recruited from a variety of fields including basic science, social science, public health, clinical science, political science, history, economics, law and marketing.  They will study and conduct research in association with UCSF faculty mentors. Applicants may learn more about the fellowship program and current faculty research at the CTCRE website: http://tobacco.ucsf.edu. To request an application form please contact the Program Asst., UCSF CTCRE, 530 Parnassus Ave., #366, San Francisco, CA  94143-1390, (415) 476-0140, Fax. (415) 514-9345, or Email:  nathan.sinclair@ucsf.edu or Web site http://tobacco.ucsf.edu
 

Call for Papers: First ISA World Forum of Sociology, Barcelona

 

The Research Committee on Language and Society, RC25, of the International Sociological Association (ISA) is calling for paper and panel proposals for the First ISA World Forum of Sociology in Barcelona, Spain September 5th-8th, 2008.  The RC25 theme for the conference is Speaking of Justice: Social Research and Social Justice.  RC25 conceives of studies of language broadly and welcomes all varieties of sociological analyses of language/representation. Please submit an abstract (350 words maximum) by January 5, 2008 to: Celine-Marie Pascale, American University, USA pascale@american.edu and Isabella Paoletti, Social Research and Intervention Centre, NGO, Perugia, Italy paoletti@crisaps.org.  For more information about the Forum go to:  http://www.isa-sociology.org/barcelona_2008/

 

Call for Papers: Mini Conference on Group Processes

 

We are seeking papers for the April 2008 Group Processes Mini-Conference, to be held in conjunction with the Pacific Sociological Association meetings in Portland, OR.  Any topic related to groups is welcome. We have several sessions and we particularly encourage graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity. We aim to represent the breadth of group processes research, so please pass the word on to colleagues or students who might not normally think of themselves as group processes researchers, but whose work fits, and encourage them to submit.

 

Portland is a beautiful city, with fabulous restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities. The group processes sessions will take place in the Portland Marriott (the PSA conference hotel) which is right on the water in the heart of downtown Portland.

 

The conference is from April 10-13 and conference registration is $40 for faculty and $20 for students who belong to the PSA (non-members must pay an additional $40/$15 to join the association). Extended abstracts are due by October 15th.

 

To facilitate graduate student participation, the PSA offers two types of awards.  The Distinguished Graduate Student Paper Award includes a honorarium of $200 and 2 nights lodging at the conference hotel. More information is at: http://www.pacificsoc.org/2006/06/call_for_nomina.html There are also several Student Travel Awards that provide $125 to help cover travel expenses. Details are at: http://www.pacificsoc.org/2006/06/student_travel_.html

 

You can find more information about the conference, and submit your abstract, online at http://www.pacificsoc.org/. The Group Processes sessions are listed under the Social Psychology topics in the Call for Papers. If you have any questions, or would like to serve as a discussant for one of the sessions, please contact the mini-conference organizers, David Schaefer (david.schaefer@asu.edu) and Jessica Collett (jlcollett@nd.edu), directly.

 

David R. Schaefer, Ph.D. School of Social and Family Dynamics Arizona State University Box 873701 Tempe, AZ 85287-3701 http://www.public.asu.edu/~schaef/

 

Call for Papers Journal of Global Mass Communication Special Issue on Comparing Media Systems Reconsidered

Guest Editor: Thomas Hanitzsch, University of Zurich th.hanitzsch@ipmz.uzh.ch Submission deadline: 1 January 2008 The study and comparison of media systems is a large and growing area of research. In more than fifty years, since the Four Theories of the Press paved the way for a new generation of researchers, scholars have sought to describe, compare and classify national media systems across cultures and over periods of time. Communication  research has witnessed the rise of competing paradigms and different approaches. The range in which researchers articulate their views stretches broadly from large-N studies with an overly general perspective to idiosyncratic small-N analyses with a more culture-specific focus. By and large, this can be seen as reflecting the divide between universalistic approaches and cultural relativism, as well as etic and emic views. At the same time, with the end of the cold war, the onward march of globalization and the rise of new communication technologies, it has become easier than ever before to debate on paradigms and perspectives in comparative media systems research across national, paradigmatic and disciplinary boundaries. For this special issue, the Journal of Global Mass Communication seeks innovative research papers that focus on comparative media systems research. This includes articles from a historical and critical perspective, meta-analyses of existing research, as well as new empirical studies and work on theory building. All theoretical and empirical approaches are welcomed. Topics to be considered include, but are not limited to: Contextualized reviews concerning the state of the art of comparative media systems research from a historical perspective; Innovative efforts to establish common denominators of concepts that are able to capture culturally diverse media systems; Methodological challenges and problems posed by the comparison of media systems that operate within distinct cultural contexts; New attempts to map national media systems onto a grid of predictive structural dimensions; New empirical evidence that contributes to theory-building or challenges established theories. Editorial Information The Journal of Global Mass Communication is a new journal (edited by Arnold De Beer of Stellenbosch University in South Africa) devoted to the analysis of mass communication in a global context. Authors are encouraged to submit high quality, original works which have not appeared, nor are under consideration, in other journals. Articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, taking cognizance of the special issue’s focus. All submissions should follow the APA style and be submitted in MS Word. U.S. English is to be used. Send all submissions to the Guest Editor Thomas Hanitzsch at th.hanitzsch@ipmz.uzh.ch  The journal aims for a turn-around review time of six weeks.   http://www.marquettejournals.org/globalmasscommunication.html Marquette Books LLC 3107 E. 62nd Ave. Spokane, WA  99223 509-443-7057 (voice) 509-448-2191 (fax) bookcall@marquettebooks.org www.MarquetteBooks.com

 

CALL FOR PAPERS: Institutional Ethnography, Special 2008 Issue of Socialist Studies: The Journal of the Society for Socialist Studies, Ian Hussey, Guest Editor

Institutional ethnography is a method of inquiry that changes Dorothy E. Smith’s theory of the social organization of knowledge into a critical research practice. Institutional ethnographers employ Marx’s ontology of the social. They see the social world as it is, continually coming about by the coordinating and concerting activities of people – that is, the social happens, it is not an ensemble of meaning. They begin research in the actualities of everyday/everynight reality and seek to explicate, not explain, how those actualities are organized by and hook into extralocal, text-mediated ruling relations. Such an understanding can illuminate ways to change that organization. Throughout the last decade, some institutional ethnographers have been developing new ways of doing research for, not of, activism – that is, creating knowledge for changing the world, not objectifying activists’ actualities. This special issue of Socialist Studies is a space for institutional ethnographers to share their work. Papers might offer examples of institutional ethnography, discussion of institutional ethnographic methods, the theory behind the research approach, the ways that institutional ethnography can be used by or for activists, amongst other topics. Articles should be submitted to Ian Hussey at ihussey@uvic.ca by November 1, 2007, and should conform to the Manuscript Guidelines available at www.socialiststudies.ca.

 

CALL FOR PAPERS: RESEARCH IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE

 

Papers are being sought for volume 26 of Research in The Sociology of Health Care published formerly by JAI Press and now by Elsevier Press. The major theme for this volume is CARE FOR MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEMS AND POPULATION HEALTH CONCERNS: IMPACTS ON PATIENTS, PROVIDERS AND POLICY.

 

Papers dealing with macro-level system issues and micro-level issues involving provision of health care and issues related to major health problems or population health concerns are welcome. This includes examination of social, demographic and structural problems and a wide variety of major health problems including chronic illnesses, serious acute health problems, and disabilities that require health care.  Papers that focus on perspectives of patients, providers or health policy concerns as ways to meet health care needs of people both in the US and in other countries would be welcome. The focus can be from a consumer side or a provider or policy  perspective. Papers that raise issues of the availability of services, access to those services, quality of services and the role of government in services provision would all be appropriate. Papers can focus on issues of services for specific diseases such as AIDS, heart disease and cancer or across a wide variety of health care problems or health care services delivery in general. For papers examining health care delivery systems in other countries, the focus could be on issues of delivery systems in those countries and ways in which revisions and changes impact major health problems and population health, especially if those are then also related to broader concerns in health care in the US or other countries as well. The volume will contain 10 to 14 papers, generally between 20 and 40 pages in length.

 

Send completed manuscripts or detailed outlines for review by February 15, 2008. For an initial indication of interest in outlines or abstracts, please contact the same address by January 10, 2008. Send to: Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld, Sociology Program, School of Social and Family Dynamics,  Box 873701, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-4802 (phone 480 965-8053; E-mail, Jennie.Kronenfeld@asu.edu). Initial inquiries can be by email.

 

WOMEN AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE:  POLICING, PROSECUTION, AND INCARCERATION Call for Papers and Creative Submissions for a Special Issue of the National Women’s Studies Association Journal

 

Despite the fact that women constitute the fastest growing segment of the U.S. prison population, the ways in which women encounter and are affected by the criminal justice system remain largely understudied.  In an effort to make a significant contribution to the scholarship in this arena, “Women and Criminal Justice: Policing, Prosecution, and Incarceration” is a special issue of the NWSA Journal dedicated to exploring the global connections among the many ways in which women experience various aspects of the criminal justice system.  This issue will examine the broad range of specific challenges faced by women encountering the courts, police, and prisons.  It serves as a means of documenting and bearing witness to the struggles of women whose voices are frequently silenced, while at the same time providing theoretical and analytical frames with which to discuss these issues.

 

The questions we are interested in exploring include but are not restricted to the following: How have shifts in laws and police procedures contributed to the rapidly rising numbers of women being sent to prison in the U.S. since the 1980s?   In what ways do criminal justice systems intervene in, and even sever, legal and emotional ties between mothers and children?  How are women engaging criminal justice issues as community leaders and activists?  In instances when incarceration displaces significant numbers of women from a single community, how does their absence affect whole communities and also shape the ways in which people perceive and construct individual and group identities?  We seek explorations and answers to these questions that engage notions of gender, place, and culture as well as documentation and analysis of leadership and activism.

 

The following topical areas broadly outline the subject matter that we see as most relevant to the documentation and analysis of women’s experiences with various criminal justice systems around the world.  These can be used as starting points for papers, but authors are not restricted to them: The incarceration of women How the parole system affects women Laws which specifically target women, such as anti-prostitution laws Police brutality against women Families and criminal justice, including the high divorce rate among prisoners, single parenthood caused by incarceration, and the loss of parental rights because of incarceration Social relationships among incarcerated women Mothering incarcerated children Healthcare in women’s prisons Women’s labor in prisons Educational opportunities, or lack thereof, for incarcerated women Scholarly neglect and/or institutional exclusion of issues relating to women and criminal justice The pedagogy of teaching about or to women prisoners Representations of incarcerated women in the media Representations of incarcerated women in various art forms How women prisoners represent themselves Women and the death penalty International/transnational struggles and movements connected to women and criminal justice The failures of law enforcement and legal systems to effectively respond to crimes against women Comparative studies of issues related to women and criminal justice in different parts of the world Women prisoners displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and subsequently housed in men’s prisons International responses to crimes against women, including the on-going murders of women in Juárez, México The particular challenges which face women who work as prison guards, attorneys, and police officers

 

We are interested in both academic papers and creative explorations of the above topics.  Creative submissions could include but are not limited to poetry, autobiographical or narrative writings about women and criminal justice, and visual artwork.  We encourage currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families to submit.

 

Guest Editors:             Jodie Lawston, Department of Sociology, California State University San Marcos                                    Ashley Lucas, Department of Dramatic Art, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Submission Process: Proposals for academic papers and creative submissions, no longer than two pages, should be emailed to Jodie Lawston at jlawston@csusm.edu by October 15, 2007.   Author(s) must include all identifying information on the proposal, including name, title, institutional affiliation, address, phone numbers, and email.  After the deadline, we will review proposals and contact authors as to which manuscripts we will pursue for the special issue.  Manuscripts that we decide to pursue will be subject to blind review and must adhere to the publishing guidelines of the NWSA Journal, found at: http://www.nwsaj.engl.iastate.edu/. Feel free to contact either Ashley (lucasa@email.unc.edu; 919-962-2496) or Jodie (jlawston@csusm.edu; 760-750-4623) with any questions or concerns about the submission process.             People without access to email may submit proposals by mail to:                         Ashley Lucas                         Center for Dramatic Art                            CB#3230                            University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill                            Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3230 DEADLINE FOR ALL PROPOSALS: October 15, 2007 to Jodie Lawston at jlawston@csusm.edu

 

The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) invites sessions and abstracts (papers and posters) for the Program of the 68th Annual Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, March 25-29, 2008.  The theme of the Program is “The Public Sphere and Engaged Scholarship: Challenges and Opportunities for Applied Anthropology”.  The Society is a multi-disciplinary association that focuses on problem definition and resolution.  We welcome papers from all disciplines.  The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2007.  For additional information on the theme, abstract size/format, and the meeting, please visit our web page (www.sfaa.net, click on “Annual Meeting”).

1968: Impact and Implications BSA Theory Study Group Conference in collaboration with Birkbeck Institute for Social Research 3-4th July, 2008, Birkbeck, University of London Call for Papers This conference is timed to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of May 1968. It seeks to provide a forum for reflecting back on the events of that time as well as thinking about their implications for current and future endeavours – theoretical and political. Alongside plenary events with keynote speakers and roundtables, there will also be a number of parallel paper sessions. We would welcome ideas for roundtables and papers on the following streams: • The Legacy of 1968: Sociological and Theoretical Considerations • Social Movements: Theory and Practice • Global Considerations • Feminism and Women’s Movements • Questioning Science and Expertise • Civil Rights Movements in the US • Empire, Decolonization, Postcolonial Others • Transforming Sexualities: Gay Liberation and Beyond • Poetry, Art, and Performance • Critical Theory and Protest • The Situationists and Subversion • The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Marxism • Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Politics • Black Power and Pan-Africanism • Student Politics and the Politics of Education • The Post-68 Subject: Personhood and Self • Poster Presentations • Open stream  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (confirmed): • William Outhwaite, Professor of Sociology and Social and Political Thought, University of Sussex, author of The Future of Society, Social Theory and Postcommunism (with Larry Ray) and contributor to The Disobedient Generation: Social Theorists in the Sixties • Ken Plummer, Professor of Sociology, University of Essex, author of Inventing Intimate Citizenship and editor of Sexualities: Critical Assessments • Lynne Segal, Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies, Birkbeck College, author of Making Trouble Those interested in presenting papers or organizing sessions on the topics listed above are invited to submit proposals to the conference organizing team by September 14th, 2007. For paper presentations please submit an abstract of up to 300 words, specifying the stream you would like to be considered for, to Debbie.Brown@britsoc.org.uk; if you would like to organize a panel session please email us a brief synopsis of the session together with contributors and titles of papers; for posters please email us a short outline of your ideas. Conference Organizing Team: Gurminder K. Bhambra (Warwick), Ipek Demir (Leicester), Helen Gregory (Exeter), Timo Juetten (Sussex), Steve Kemp (Edinburgh), Maki Kimura (Open University), Sasha Roseneil (Birkbeck)

 

Call for Papers: TEACHERS, TEACHING, AND THE MOVIES Interdisciplinary Conference October 25-27, 2007 College of Charleston, Charleston, SC This conference will focus on an under-examined topic in the fields of education and film studies:  the way narrative cinema represents teachers, teaching, and learning.  Though the cinema has a long tradition of taking school life and teachers as subjects for its stories, relatively little scholarly attention have been given to filmic representations of educational themes.  Such is especially surprising given that films have shaped much of how the general public views the teaching profession and education.  Films have circulated powerful, though often uncomplicated, representations of teachers and influenced our sense of what meaningful educational experiences are supposed to look like and how good teachers create them.  Such representations have also shaped our understanding of the dynamics of teacher-student relationships and the roles (positive and negative) that teachers play in the lives of students and the larger community.  In short, the movies have become unlikely authoritative texts on what counts as good education.  But have the stories that films tell about teachers become so formulaic, so “natural,” that other more complex and courageous stories seem unavailable to us?  Have the movies mystified as well as illuminated the teaching profession and life in schools? “Teachers, Teaching, and the Movies” will critically examine these and related issues pertaining to film and the representation of teachers and schools.   The conference will also explore the use of films in pedagogy—its educational potential as well as its problems and pitfalls. Keynote Speakers Henry A. Giroux Global TV Network Chair in Communications, McMaster University Henry A. Giroux is one of the leading critical pedagogy scholars in North America and author of dozens of essays on education, politics, and popular culture. His books include Educational Leadership and the Crisis of Democratic Culture and Corporate Culture and the attack on Higher Education and Public Schooling. He is also co-editor of several books, including Popular Culture, Schooling, and Everyday Life, and Cultural Studies and Education: Towards a Performative Practice. Robert C. Bulman Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology, St. Mary’s College Robert C. Bulman’s academic pursuits have focused on understanding the dynamic that exists between film, education, and culture.  His research, scholarly, and creative interests are devoted to topics on education and social inequality, adolescence, and Hollywood films and American culture.  Robert C. Bulman is author of Hollywood Goes to High School: Cinema, Schools and American Culture. Paper Proposals The organizers invite paper proposals from a range of disciplines (education, film studies, sociology, history, English, etc.).  Some possible topics include: • Where did Mr. Chips come from?  What are the philosophical and historical roots of that archetype of the good teacher, Mr. Chips? • How has Hollywood represented minority teachers and female teachers?  How has it treated racial and gender issues in teaching? • Hollywood and education policy:  have films affected education policy or public opinion on education policy? • Film and pedagogy:  What is the theory and praxis of the role of film in the curriculum?  How should films be used and not used in classrooms?  • Scandalous teachers—analyses of films that depict teachers who run counter to archetypes of the good teacher, films that give us unflattering portrayals of teachers, students, parents, and schools. • Teacher-student relationships—discussions of films that explore problematic areas in these relationships. • Teaching as something more than a profession:  teacher as saint, surrogate parent, inspirer.  How much have the movies cultivated this idea of teaching and has it necessarily benefited the profession? • Have representations of teachers and teaching changed over time?  Does, for example, the model of the good teacher change in films from the 50s to the 60s and 70s? • Twentieth-century film representations of the good teacher vs. earlier, pre-twentieth-century literary representations of the teacher. • Non-American cinematic representations of teachers:  how are teachers and teaching depicted in the French, German, Italian, and Japanese film traditions?  What can we learn from them? • Analyses of specific classic and recent films about teachers and education—such as Blackboard Jungle, The Paper Chase, Dead Poets Society, Election and Freedom Writers. • Frederick Wiseman’s High School 1968 and the documentary tradition. • Mis- and missed representations:  in what ways has the cinema’s depiction of teaching and schools distorted our understanding of the education system the teaching profession?  What areas of teaching and school life have the movies not explored or blinded us to? Please send proposals of no more than 500 words to one of the conference organizers by June 15, 2007: John Bruns Director, Film Studies Program Department of English College of Charleston 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424-0001 BrunsJ@cofc.edu> Paula Egelson Director, Center for Partnerships to Improve Education School of Education College of Charleston 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424-0001 EgelsonP@cofc.edu

 

Call for Participation: Association of Humanist Sociology

Expanding our Branches: Nourishing our Roots Association of Humanist Sociology 2007 Annual Meeting October 25-28 Hilton Garden Inn, Henderson, Nevada Come to the sunny southwest to help us reflect on where we have come from and discover how we can go places we have never been. We invite proposals for papers or sessions that feature: • scholarly work • music, theatre, video, or other forms of creative expression • teaching • film screenings • book discussions • social activism • sociological tours of area Submission deadline: June 30, 2007 Send proposals to Emma Bailey, Program Chair baileye@wnmu.edu

 

Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting Santa Clara, CA August 2-5, 2007 Social Change and Restructuring in Rural Societies: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities Plan to attend the 70th RSS Annual Meeting to be held at the Marriott Santa Clara in Santa Clara, California, August 2-5, 2007 Theme: "Social Change and Restructuring in Rural Societies: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities" See the RSS website for details: www.ruralsociology.org

Western Social Science Association Meeting: April 11-14, 2007 We at the Western Social Science Association would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the Spring 2007 meeting of the Association, being held April 11-14, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.  As an organization, the WSSA is committed to multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship, service, and collegiality. In April of each year, 900 or more social scientists gather for the Association’s annual conference.  At a typical conference, held over three and one-half days, participants organized in some 30 sections and affiliated groups present 900 papers at 300 disciplinary and interdisciplinary panel sessions. For your convenience a list of sections and affiliates is located on our web site at http://wssa.asu.edu. Some of the larger affiliates include: Association of Borderlands Studies, Canadian Studies, the International Sociological Association, Sociology, Association for Institutional Thought and Women’s Studies.  It is important to note that while membership in the Association is not necessary in order to present, it is encouraged.  Please note that some WSSA affiliated organizations also require separate membership. It is preferable that abstracts be sent directly to the appropriate section coordinator as listed on our website. If you are not sure in which section your paper would best fits, using our website, you can submit the abstract directly to Richard Adkisson, the President-Elect and overall Program Coordinator. Richard V. Adkisson Department of Economics P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3CQ New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 Office: (505) 646 - 4988 Fax: (505) 646 1915 Email: wssacalgary@bae.ad.nmsu.edu In addition to the academic activities at the conference we offer several social venues that allow yo