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The University of New Mexico: Appointment in Criminology

The University of New Mexico Invites applications for a faculty appointment in criminology at the rank of Associate Professor. A minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in sociology, criminology, or closely related field. Applications Due: Dec. 1, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY -- For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2008.
Invites applications for a faculty appointment in criminology at the rank of Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2009. Tenure status is subject to negotiation, depending on qualification. We seek to hire a scholar with an emerging national reputation in criminology to complement our increasingly visible department. The successful candidate will be chosen based on strength and breadth of performance on the following selection criteria: 1) Applicants should have an established and active research/publication program in criminology with a record of funded research. Areas of research specialization within criminology are open. 2) Applicants must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level criminology courses and supervise a diverse population of M.A. and Ph.D. students specializing in criminology and related sociological fields. Minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in sociology, criminology, or closely related field. The Department of Sociology at UNM offers a comprehensive program of undergraduate and graduate studies that focuses on themes in criminology, comparative sociology, Latin American society, race/ethnic relations, gender, family, social policy, health and wellness, and human services. Faculty members and students conduct research on major sociological issues of global, national, and regional significance. The University of New Mexico is the state's flagship University and is one of only three Hispanic-serving, Carnegie Research/Doctoral-Extensive institutions in the U.S. The position will remain open until filled. The application must include a signed letter describing the applicant's qualifications, research agenda, and teaching experience; a current curriculum vita; at least two (maximum three) scholarly writing samples; and at least two (preferably three) signed letters of recommendation. Please also include an e-mail address. Address applications to: Dr. Lisa Broidy, Chair, Search Committee Department of Sociology 1915 Roma NE, room 1103 MSC05 3080 - 1 University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. E-mail: lbroidy@unm.edu Phone: 505-277-2501 FAX: 505-277-8805

Department of Sociology at Tufts University

The Department of Sociology at Tufts University is accepting applications for an assistant or associate professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in sociology by Sept 1, 2009. Applications Due: Nov. 30, 2008.

TUFTS UNIVERSITY FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -- Review of the applications will begin November 30, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.
Immigration, transnational communities, and globalization; OR Social inequalities and social change; OR Media, culture, and society The Department of Sociology is accepting applications for an assistant or associate professor position to begin Fall 2009. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in sociology by September 1, 2009; a strong record or promise of publications; excellent teaching evaluations; potential for extramurally funded research; and a willingness to serve as department chair in the future. Candidates' research and teaching should be in one of three broad areas: immigration, transnational communities, and globalization; social inequalities and social change; and media, culture, and society. Candidates must be committed to teaching the highly motivated and diverse student body. The usual teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful applicant will be the ninth member of the department. Tufts University is categorized as a Research University/Very High Research Activity (RU/VH), is consistently ranked in the top thirty universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, and is located in the vibrant intellectual community of Boston. Send a letter about qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, the names of at least three references for candidates applying at the associate level or at least three letters of reference for those applying at the assistant level, a sample of published work, and a statement of your teaching philosophy to: Professor John E. Conklin, Chair; Department of Sociology; Eaton Hall 115; 5 The Green; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155.

University of Southern Indiana: Position in Criminal Justice

The University of Southern Indiana, College of Liberal Arts invites applications to fill a tenure-track position in Criminal Justice at the Assistant Professor rank. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field is preferred. Applications Due: Nov. 14, 2008.

USI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2008.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts The University of Southern Indiana invites applications to fill a tenure-track position in Criminal Justice at the Assistant Professor rank. Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field preferred; ABD considered. Evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching is required. Areas of specialization include policing and investigation, other areas open. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, USI employment application (available for downloading at http://www.usi.edu/HR/Employ/docs/02-5050%20Faculty%20App.pdf ), and contact information including e-mail addresses for five professional references to: CJ Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Studies, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712. Electronic applications will not be accepted. , and will continue until the position is filled. Search Committee Chair: Dr. Ronda Priest.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Rural Sociology and Department of Family Medicine

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Rural Sociology and Department of Family Medicine invite applications for a joint, full- time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor levels. Applications Due: Nov. 7, 2008.

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON -- Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 7, 2008, although review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Rural Sociology and Department of Family Medicine invite applications for a joint, full- time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor levels to begin August of 2009. The departments seek a scholar who specializes in medical sociology with research expertise or interest in aspects of community and rural health care, and the health of rural populations. The successful candidate will outline a research program that focuses on community health, broadly construed, detailing its applicability to rural areas and peoples, and/or rural minorities. Demonstrated excellence in social science research is required and the ability to obtain external research funding is essential. Responsibilities of the position include establishing a strong program of research, instruction, and student mentoring in both departments. Applicants should submit a letter detailing her/his qualifications for the position, research and teaching statements, a curriculum vitae, and two writing samples. In addition, applicants should request that three letters of reference be submitted on their behalf. All application materials should be sent to: Prof. Leann Tigges, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Rural Sociology, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706.

The University of Lausann, Switzerland Job Opportunity

The University of Lausann, Switzerland invites applications for a Post-doctoral position at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Life Course Studies. A PhD in social psychology or empirical sociology, or other similar field is required. Application Due: Nov. 15, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND -- before the 15th of November 2008
University of Lausanne, Switzerland - Post-doctoral position: The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Post-doctoral position at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Life Course Studies. The candidate must integrate an interdisciplinary (social psychology, sociology, demography and social history) research network and program TRACES. (Transition to adulthood and collective experiences study : www.unil.ch/TRACES. This study investigates how collectives experiences (like war traumas and economic deprivations) influence different types of attitudes (toward human right violations, ethnic and national identification, intergroup relationships, etc.) in the aftermath of the armed conflict in ex-Yugoslavia. The candidate will collaborate with Prof. D. Spini (principal investigator) and coordinate some activities of the network (data sharing, web platform, and valorisation of research) and take an active part in the data analyses and research team exchanges. These tasks should result in about the half of the activities. On the remaining time, the candidate is expected to develop his or her own line of research. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to take advantage of this position to develop research questions and data analyses of international data bases, notably those available from the Swiss Foundation for Social Sciences (http://www.unil.ch/fors). This position is located at the newly created PaVie Research laboratory at the University of Lausanne (see www.unil.ch/itb), an interdisciplinary research centre devoted to life course research. This centre is specialized in longitudinal data analyses and in interdisciplinary research programs implying notably researchers from the social sciences. In addition to research tasks, this position may imply some small percentage of teaching, for example in participating to a workshop of the doctoral schools. Profile - PhD in social psychology or empirical sociology, other similar profiles can be taken into account - Publications in international scientific journals - Strong skills in data-analysis. Experience in multilevel analysis will be appreciated. - Excellent knowledge of French (the work environment is French-speaking) and English is an asset. - The preference will be given to candidates who have not only worked in Lausanne as the idea is to offer a post-doc opportunity to young researchers and promote their academic career. Salary and duration: The position Mae-assistant at a minimum of 85% for 24 months. The salary (2008) should be approx. of 77000 Swiss francs/year plus 13th month, starting the 1st February or 1st March 2009. Application Please send your application (detailed letter of interest, CV, copy of diplomas, up to 3 publications/manuscripts, and one letter of recommendation) before the 15th of November 2008 to Dario.Spini@unil.ch by mail or by regular mail to: Prof. Dario Spini Universite Lausanne Institut interdisciplinaire d de des trajectoires biographiques (ITB) Bment Vidy 1015 Lausanne Switzerland

SSRC/JSPS Fellowships for Recent PHDs and ABDs

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research at leading universities and research institutions in Japan. Application Due: Dec. 1, 2008

*SSRC/JSPS FELLOWSHIPS FOR RECENT PHDs AND ABDs -- The application deadline for both short-term and long-term fellowships is December 1, 2008.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research at leading universities and research institutions in Japan. Fellowship terms are for single continuous stays from 1 to 12 months (short- term) or 12 to 24 months (long-term). Short-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, and long-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. Applicants for short-term fellowships must submit proof of a doctoral degree received no more than six years prior to April 2, 2009 or a letter from an advisor attesting to the fact that the applicant is within 2 years of completion of degree. Long-term fellowship applicants must submit a copy of a PhD diploma dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2009. JSPS currently provides round-trip international airfare for fellows originating in the U.S.,insurance coverage for accidents and illness, a monthly stipend of 364,000 for PhDs (200,000 for ABDs), a settling-in allowance of 200,000, and eligibility for an additional 1,500,000 annually for research expenses for stays of 12 to 24 months. For eligibility requirements and to download the application form, please consult our website at http://fellowships.ssrc.org/japan/postdoc/

BERKELEY JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY ISSUE ON CHANGING URBAN SPACES

The Berkeley Journal of Sociology invites submissions papers relating to changing urban spaces by graduate students and untenured faculty in sociology or other disciplines. Submission deadline: Nov. 15, 2008.

BERKELEY JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY ISSUE ON CHANGING URBAN SPACES -- The deadline has been extended to Nov. 15th.
The Berkeley Journal of Sociology (BJS) invites submissions of well- researched and theoretically interesting papers relating to changing urban spaces by graduate students and untenured faculty in sociology or other disciplines. While BJS accepts both theoretical and empirical papers, original empirical work is especially encouraged. Papers may address any context or empirical site that contributes to sociological understanding in this area. Examples of possible topics include, but are not limited to: Urban Dynamism; Cities and National Economic Expansion; What is a city?; Urban Experts; Urban Retrenchment; Gentrification; Geographic Space vs. Social Space; Urban Status Markets; Urban Class Structure; The Global City; Urban Ecology; The Ghetto; The Slum; Suburbanization; Migration and Urbanization; Urban Ethnicities; Demolition and Eviction; Informal Housing; Squatters' Movements; The Future of the Planned City; and Foreign Direct Investment and Urban Change. Papers submitted will be considered for presentation at the 9th annual BJS conference in March. See <http://sociology.berkeley.edu/bjs/guidelines.htm> for submission guidelines. Submissions may be sent as an e-mail attachment to hejournal@berkeley.edu, or two copies may be mailed to: Berkeley Journal of Sociology, 410 Barrows Hall #1980, Dept. of Sociology, Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1980.