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Assistant Professor
Sociology program
University of Cincinnati
The Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin September 2008. The position consists of primarily teaching undergraduate sections of a two-quarter sequence in Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Issues, and Sociology of the Family. We are especially interested in professionals with specialties in deviance, race/ethnicity, youth and society, and/or the sociology of the family. The teaching load is 4 sections per quarter with the possibility of at least one course being taught in the evening.
A Ph.D. in Sociology and two-years of undergraduate teaching are required by the starting date of employment. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and depends on qualifications and experience.
All applicants must submit a cover letter and CV online at http://www.jobsatuc.com The position number is 27UC3418.
Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student/peer evaluations, etc.) to be sent to:
Professor Leslie Elrod
Chair of the Recruitment Committee, Sociology
Behavioral Science Department
Raymond Walters College
University of Cincinnati
9555 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Rural Sociology program
Auburn University
Introduction:
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
202 Comer Hall
Auburn University
Phone: 334.844.5632
Fax: 334.844.5639
Email: bailelc@auburn.edu
Only
complete application packages will be considered.
Active review of applications will begin December 1, 2007. The
search will continue until the position is filled, but to ensure consideration
for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by the end of business on
November 30, 2007. The expected
position start date is August 16, 2008
The
University:
The Economic Research Service (ERS)
The Economic Research Service (ERS) seeks a social scientist to work as part of a team of economists, sociologists and geographers in the Farm and Rural Household Wellbeing Branch of ERS. The incumbent will apply his/her knowledge to the analysis of rural policy issues relating to labor markets, poverty, education, health and/or migration/immigration. Quantitative and spatial analysis skills and an interest in the subject matter are highly valued. Specific experience is desirable but not necessary.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent work experience by the start of employment and US citizenship. Candidates should have strong research and communication skills. Candidates should send curriculum vita, publication, transcripts, and three letters of reference at their earliest convenience, preferably by email to Dr. Robbin Shoemaker robbins@ers.usda.gov and Ms. Melody Mathis-Pace (melodym@ers.usda.gov), ERS/USDA, 1800 M St. NW, Washington DC, 20036.
For more information about the specific position, contact:
Carol A. Jones
Chief, Farm and Rural Household Well-being Branch
Rural and Resource Economics Division
Economic Research Service
202-694-5505
cjones@ers.usda.gov
Rural
Development Specialist-Environmental/ Managerial/ Financial
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
To
provide training and assistance to tribal, nonprofit and governmental
organizations to improve the management, build capacity for and/or develop
water, wastewater and solid waste systems and programs in rural communities.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing assistance;
financial planning, delivering training; outreach and networking; program
development; research and analysis and administrative duties. Work performed
will require knowledge of:
a)
wastewater,
water and solid waste operations and management; and/or
b)
Financial
planning including budgets and rates; or
c)
A
combination of both a and b
To
qualify for this position the ideal candidate will have a combination of
education (Bachelor’s degree) and/or 5 years of applicable experience in
environmental sciences, policy management, financial management, business
management, water, wastewater or solid waste facilities development and/or
planning (education may be substituted for the experience).
Special
Skills:
Knowledge of drinking water and/or wastewater operations, regulations,
accounting systems, bookkeeping, and record keeping will be helpful.
Bilingual is a plus.
For
more information about the position and instructions on how to apply go to our
website: www.rcac.org. Or, call 916/447-9832, give your name, complete address
and the name and location of the position to have an application sent to you. To
be considered for an interview, a completed application, with all required
items, must be submitted to RCAC’s
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