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University of Hawai’i – Hilo — Instructor of Sociology

Position Description

UH-Hilo, College of Arts & Sciences, non-tenure-track, general funds, full-time, nine-month appointment to begin approximately August 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties

Teach courses in Sociology (12 credits per semester). Provide academic advising to students. Engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to the mission of the University. Participate in department, academic, university and community service.

Minimum Qualifications

ABD in Sociology (or Master’s in Sociology with ABD/PhD in a closely related field such as Social Work) from an accredited college or university with expected completion by start of employment. Experience teaching or description of ability to teach CORE sociology courses such as Introductory Sociology, Social Theory, and/or Social Research Methods. Experience or interest/expertise in teaching at least two courses relevant to the applied sociology focus of the Department. Documented evidence of the development of research skills with potential for scholarly activity.

Desirable Qualifications

Scholarship or experience teaching (or description of ability to teach) at least two courses in one or more of the following areas: social problems; social organizations; social welfare/human services; public health or healthcare systems; applied or clinical sociology; social stratification. Evidence of scholarly productivity. Experience and/or interest in teaching in multiple modalities (i.e. online, face to face, hybrid, etc). Experience in teaching diverse student populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to continue to do so.

Pay Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Applications (How to Apply)

For application instructions and to submit an application, please visit NEOGOV (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu) and search for #82821 or Instructor of Sociology. Please be sure to review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries (General)

Dr. Lindy Hern, 808-932-7119; lshern@hawaii.edu (mailto:lshern@hawaii.edu) Please refer to position #82821 when making inquiries.

Application Deadline

Continuous recruitment until filled. Review of applications will begin on or about May 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Important Information

The official advertisement can be found at NEOGOV (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu).

The University of Hawai’i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution (http://hilo.hawaii.edu/eeoaa/) and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact the EEO/AA coordinator(s) for the respective campus.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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University of Texas at Arlington — Senior Lecturer in Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a non-tenure track Senior Lecturer to begin in the Fall 2023 academic semester. The Senior Lecturer will serve as the Internship Coordinator for the Department and will teach in the Sociology program. The successful candidate will (1) develop, coordinate, and oversee internships for the Sociology (B.A., B.S., M.A.) and Anthropology (B.A.) programs that provide students opportunities to learn applied professional skills, and (2) teach four courses per long semester in Sociology. Qualifications: Candidates for Senior Lecturer must have a doctoral degree in Sociology or a related field; or have an MA in Sociology or a related field with teaching experience. Must be able to contribute to the department by teaching lower-division courses in Sociology. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22062 and submit the following materials: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Names and contact information for three references (required). In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Heather Jacobson (jacobson@uta.edu), Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

 University of Central Arkansas – Assistant Professor of Sociology

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor of sociology. We are in search of an excellent teacher with a research focus that includes racial and ethnic relations. Please visit our online application portal to learn more about the opportunity and to apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/

Review of applications begins February 28^th, 2023!

University of Central Arkansas – Lecturer in Criminology

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is hiring a Lecturer in criminology. We are in search of an excellent teacher able to teach a range of courses that emphasize criminal law, legal processes, and the functioning of criminal courts. Please visit our online application portal to learn more about the opportunity and to apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/

Review of applications begins March 30^th, 2023!

East Carolina University – Postdoctoral Scholar

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/58367

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) Office of Clinical and Educational Scholarship supports learner, faculty, and staff excellence in scholarly activities pertaining to patient care, population health, health professions education, and professional development in academic medicine. The office directly supports clinical and educational scholarly projects within BSOM, provides education and consultation on project methodology and dissemination of findings, and fosters scholarly collaboration within BSOM and ECU Health, a not-for-profit, 1,447-bed hospital system serving more than 1.4 million people across 29 predominantly rural counties in eastern North Carolina

Job Duties:

The Postdoctoral Scholar reports to the Assistant Dean of Clinical and Educational Scholarship at the BSOM Department of Academic Affairs. This position will participate in the design, conduct, and dissemination of clinical research projects, and contribute towards building excellence in rural health and health equity research at BSOM and ECU Health. The Postdoctoral Scholar will have opportunities to collaborate with BSOM faculty, staff, and students, as well as clinicians and administrators at ECU Health.

Projects assigned to this position may include research on increasing access to health care for rural and disadvantaged patient populations; research on addressing social determinants of health within clinical and community-based contexts; research on improving healthcare quality and the patient experience for patients from minoritized and historically disadvantaged groups; and evaluation of clinical practice changes and quality improvement programs through an equity lens.

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 30% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to Developing collaborative clinical research projects related to rural health, health equity, social determinants of health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.

Approximately 30% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to Selecting and using appropriate methods for clinical research projects, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations for management and analysis of sensitive data.

Approximately 30% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to contributing to academic manuscripts, grant submissions, and other scholarly works.

Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience:

English Proficiency

Excellent written and oral communication skills

[PhD, MD, DDS, DMD or a combination of these degrees] Doctoral degree in a discipline related to the field assigned. ABD (all but dissertation) candidates will be considered if doctoral degree will have been conferred prior to the position start date. Experience with quantitative research in areas related to health equity is required. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Experience with peer-reviewed publication in the health sciences. Publication or presentation of research projects related to rural health, health equity, population health, health services, patient outcomes, or health professions education. Experience with qualitative research or mixed-methods research. Training or experience in advanced quantitative methods. Training or experience in program evaluation or interventional study design.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at:https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

AA/EOE:

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) orADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email toemployment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

 

East Carolina University – Research Associate/Statistician

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/59934

Organizational Unit Overview

The Brody School of Medicine Office of Clinical and Educational Scholarship supports learner, faculty, and staff excellence in scholarly activities pertaining to patient care, population health, health professions education, and professional development in academic medicine. The office directly supports clinical and educational scholarly projects within BSOM, provides education and consulting on project methodology and dissemination of findings, and builds scholarly collaboration among BSOM departments and administrative units.

Job Duties:

The Statistician reports to the Assistant Dean of Clinical and Educational Scholarship and supports the Office of Clinical and Educational Scholarship within the BSOM Department of Academic Affairs in facilitating medical student and faculty scholarly activity at the Brody School of Medicine. The person in this position will join the Office of Clinical and Educational Scholarship, a central resource for students and faculty at the Brody School of Medicine. They will serve as the primary analyst on scholarly projects, and contribute to design and initiation of new scholarly projects serving the Brody mission. This person will also need to have a strong consultative skillset, be able to develop productive professional relationships with individuals and departments across the university, and use this knowledge to proactively identify opportunities for collaboration, education, and project development. They will be involved in the management of quantitative projects from start to finish, including data gathering, data processing/cleaning, data analysis, presentation of results, and integration of results into final reports or publications.

* Consulting on quantitative methodology for research and quality improvement projects related to clinical care, population health, and health professions education.

* Selecting and using appropriate statistical methods for clinical and educational scholarly projects, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations for management and analysis of sensitive data.

* Contributing to academic manuscripts, grant submissions, and other scholarly works.

* Contributing to educational and faculty development programming on quantitative methodology.

* Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned. Experience conducting bivariate and multivariable tests. Experience with statistical analysis software packages such as Stata, R, or SAS. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience with peer-reviewed publication in the health sciences. At least 3 years’ professional experience conducting statistical analysis. Experience with teaching, training, or conducting workshops in higher education settings. Experience with statistical analyses incorporating complex survey design, survival analysis, multilevel analysis, power analysis, structural equation modeling, and/or multiple imputation. Experience with mixed methods research. Experience with quality improvement methodology

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.