45 Faculty - Liberal Arts - Sociology jobs

Title Work + Social Inequality Research Fellow Opportunity School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Sociology Position Description Professors David Pedulla and Daniel Schneider (Department of Sociology and Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University) are recruiting  one  full-time predoctoral research fellow to start in summer 2023. The fellow will support and collaborate on multiple survey and experimental projects related to work and social inequality, assist with data cleaning and analysis, and contribute to research reports and papers. The successful applicant will receive mentoring from faculty and have access to a broad range of activities at Harvard. This opportunity is likely to provide experience that will be particularly relevant for individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or Public Policy. This position is based in the Department of Sociology at Harvard...

Requisition #: A-120256-3 Status: Full Time Type: Fellowship School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Department/Program: SNF Agora Institute Location City: Baltimore Location State: MD Location Zip Code: 21218 Closing Date:  Open until filled To apply: apply.interfolio.com/120256 General Description The P3 Lab at Johns Hopkins University is seeking to hire a qualified a Postdoctoral Fellow to work with Faculty Director, Professor Hahrie Han, and Lab Director, Jane Booth-Tobin, on a range of studies focused on social movements and community organizing, particularly within race-class subjugated communities. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be hired for a yearlong term beginning September 2023 with the possibility of a second term. The position requires someone with a strong background in social science research grounded in the study of collective action and...

JOB OPENING ID 225554 WORKING TITLE LEO Lecturer I - Sociology of Health & Medicine JOB TITLE LEO Lecturer I WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Sociology POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 11/08/2022 - 1/31/2023 CAREER INTEREST LEO - Lecturers How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.   Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Summary The Department of Sociology at the University of Michigan is one of the premier sociology departments in the world.  The goals of the undergraduate program are to...

JOB OPENING ID 229227 WORKING TITLE RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP) JOB TITLE RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP) WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Temporary FLSA STATUS Nonexempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP Inst Soc Research DEPARTMENT SRO Project Design & Mgt. POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 1/16/2023 - 1/30/2023 SALARY $20.00 - $23.00 CAREER INTEREST Temporary Job Opening How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should specifically address why you are interested in this position, describe specific skills and experiences in your history, and directly relate them to the responsibilities of, and qualification for, this position. Summary The SRO Project Design and Management Group seeks an individual fluent in verbal and written Spanish to provide part-time project support. A resource fluent in Puerto Rican Spanish is strongly...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00010119 The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a Research Assistant to make an important contribution to a project on public opinion and communication towards science, environmental, and health issues, funded by NTU. Job Responsibilities Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation Engage in survey and experiment conceptualization and design Conduct statistical analyses with survey and experimental data Conduct qualitative data analyses Contribute in research publications and presentations Write progress report and final research report Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in communication, psychology,...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00010114 The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is seeking a Research Associate to become part of a research team working on the research project: “A Multi-Methods Approach to Investigate Factors Shaping Public Acceptance of Cultured Meat in Singapore,” funded by the Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 1 Grant. The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is a world-class full-fledged communication school in Singapore, with an international faculty and state-of-the-art research centers. More information can be found here: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci Job Responsibilities Engage in literature search and research idea development Engage in the conceptualization and design of survey and experiment Conduct data analysis with survey and experimental data Engage in paper writing, publication, and presentation Write progress report and final...

Department of Sociology, Central Oxford We have an opportunity to join the Department of Sociology as a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Social Science, working on a research project analysing the impacts of digital expansion on gender equality and women’s social and economic opportunities, supported by the Gates Foundation.  The post holder will work on developing research using computational, statistical and social data science approaches to expand knowledge on gender inequalities in digital connectivity, as well as the impacts of digital gender inequalities on social and economic domains in low and middle-income countries. A key responsibility of the post holder will be the creation of statistically validated real-time indicators of digital gender gaps at high spatial resolution using social media data, and the development of research to understand the social drivers, trends, and impacts of these gender gaps.  The research outputs from...

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location. New hires are required to provide documentation showing full vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an...

Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences, Social Sciences Division Position Type:  Other Academic Appointee Chicago, IL Description The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor (IP), with a specialization in Sociology, in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (https://mapss.uchicago.edu). Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on race, immigration, or Native and Indigenous studies. This is a full-time, career track teaching position that offers opportunities for both classroom teaching and for mentoring students on research projects. The initial three-year appointment will begin in Academic Year 2023-24 and is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Appointment at rank Assistant, Associate, and full Instructional Professor will be considered based on the candidate’s experience. MAPSS is a one-year program providing students...

Description The Department of Sociology at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This search is part of a cluster hire in race, identity, and inequality that includes the Department of Politics and the Wagner School of Public Policy. More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here, and here. Responsibilities include research, service and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is to begin September 1, 2023, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Initial application deadline is September 15, 2022, but all applications will be considered until the position is filled.  The Department is also conducting an open search; we encourage candidates to apply for that job as well. Interested candidates should submit: (1) a detailed cover letter describing teaching and research interests; (2) a current...

Description The Department of Sociology at New York University invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of specialization. Candidates should have an active program of research in progress. We are open to candidates in any area of specialization, who use any methodological approach. Responsibilities include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. A strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students is essential. Position is to begin September 1, 2023, subject to budgetary and administrative approval. Initial application deadline is September 15, 2022, but all applications will be considered until the position is filled.  The Department is also conducting a specialized search in the area of race, identity and inequality; we encourage candidates who might fit that position to apply for that job as well.Interested candidates should submit: (1) a detailed cover letter describing your research...

Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences, Social Sciences Division Position Type:  Faculty Chicago, IL Description The Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for appointment as Earl S. Johnson Instructor in Sociology in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (https://mapss.uchicago.edu). This is a full-time teaching position offering opportunities for both classroom teaching and mentoring students on research projects. This instructorship is renewable annually to a maximum term of three years, beginning September 1, 2023. MAPSS is a one year program providing students with a foundation in graduate-level interdisciplinary social science research. Students concentrate in psychology, economics, anthropology, history, political science, sociology, or in interdisciplinary research, and work directly with UChicago faculty on an original MA thesis project. MAPSS is highly selective for admission and...

Department of Sociology, Social Sciences Division Position Type: Faculty Chicago, IL Description The Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in quantitative or computational sociology with a strong substantive research program that complements department strengths, including (but not limited to) social inequality (race, class, or gender), organizations, health, or the environment, all broadly conceived. Qualifications We are looking for candidates with strong evidence of highly innovative scholarship, intellectual rigor, and an ambitious research agenda. The successful candidate must have PhD in hand prior to start of employment. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online, at the University of  Chicago’s Interfolio website via this link, http://apply.interfolio.com/110666 and are required to include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum...

Department of Sociology, Social Sciences Division Position Type:  Faculty Chicago, IL Description The Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in quantitative or computational sociology with a strong substantive research program that complements department strengths, including (but not limited to) social inequality (race, class, or gender), organizations, health, or the environment, all broadly conceived. Qualifications We are looking for candidates with strong evidence of highly innovative scholarship, intellectual rigor, and an ambitious research agenda. The successful candidate must have PhD in hand prior to start of employment. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online, at the University of  Chicago’s Interfolio website via this link, http://apply.interfolio.com/110666 and are required to include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a...

Job ID: 060325 Salary: £40,386 - £42,592 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Posted: 04-Jan-2023 Closing d a te: 01-Feb-2023 Business unit: Social Science & Public Policy Department: Global Health & Social Medicine Contact details: Professor Ben Geiger / Professor Karen Glaser, Ben.Geiger@kcl.ac.uk / Karen.Gaser@kcl.ac.uk About the Centre for Society and Mental Health:   The Centre for Society and Mental Health aims to ensure that the impact of social contexts is central to how we understand mental health, working in partnership with affected communities and group. There are three programmes within the Centre – this role is based within the Centre’s programme on ‘Work, Welfare Reform and Mental Health’ (co-led by Prof. Ben Geiger and Prof. Karen Glaser). There are also programmes on Young People & Social Change, and on Marginalised Communities, with whom this programme...

Part-time Lecturer(s) - (220002FH) Description Department/ Unit: Faculty of Social Science Closing Date: Until the post(s) are filled The Global Studies Programme (GLSD) under the Faculty of Social Science aims at nurturing future global leaders by cultivating a global mindset and boasts its five areas of concentration: Global Media, Cultures and Societies, World Politics, Sustainability and Environment, and Global Economy. The Faculty now invites applications for the post of Part-time Lecturer to teach courses in one or more core areas of the programme, including cultures and societies, global media and research methods for global studies. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in related area(s); excellent communication skills in English; demonstrated capability for high-quality teaching at university level, preferably at Master degree level; and strong commitment to teaching. Appointment(s) will be made on contract basis for four to five months...

Lecturer - (210000HD) Description Department/ Unit: Faculty of Social Science Closing date: Until the post is filled The BSSc programme in Data Science and Policy Studies, under the Faculty of Social Science, is the first undergraduate programme in Hong Kong and one of the few in the world to integrate data science with policy studies. The programme is looking for a candidate to fill a post at the level of Lecturer.   Applicants should have (i) a Ph.D. degree relevant to data science and policy studies; and (ii) knowledge of major programming languages in data science such as Python and/or R. Those with teaching experience at university level are preferred. The appointee is expected to (a) teach courses in the core areas of the programme, including research methods, statistical analysis, data analytics for public policy, technology policy and innovation; and (b) organize and engage in activities related to student development and programme administration....

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science: AD_Computational Social Science Location Abu Dhabi Open Date Sep 20, 2022 Description The Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is inviting applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Computational Social Science. Your tenure home would be in the program in the Division of Social Science closest to your training. We will consider applicants with an active research agenda in any area of computational social science, including but not limited to “big data” collection, management, and visualization; natural language processing and machine learning; network analysis; simulations and advanced statistical methods for descriptive and causal inference in the social sciences. We are especially interested in scholars who work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and environments. All candidates should demonstrate important contributions to their area of research....

Location New Haven, CT Open Date Dec 21, 2022 Deadline Dec 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Fox International Fellowship Program at Yale invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position for the academic year 2023-2024.  The Postdoctoral Associate will mentor Fox International Fellows at Yale, teach a weekly seminar for the Program, advise prospective applicants, serve on the Selection Committee, help the Fox Academic Director with designing and implementing the academic trainings for the fellows, as well as pursue their own research. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to be in residence during the appointment and take an active role in the activities of the Program. The Postdoctoral Associate will spend fifty percent of his or her time working with the Program and the other fifty percent pursuing their own research. To learn more about the Fox International Fellowship, please refer to the Program’s website...

Job no:  0058039 Location:  Parkville Role type:  Full-time/Fixed-term until 31st of December, 2024 Faculty:  Faculty of Arts Department/School:  School of Social and Political Sciences Salary: Level D  – $162,590 -179,123 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, celebration, initiation, and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands. About -Faculty of Arts https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/#about The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne brings together leading scholars across 40 disciplines of study in the Humanities and Social...