Assistant Professor of Sociology in Global Inequality at Illinois State University. Deadline September 30, 2019.

Position Summary:
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure track assistant professorship in sociology beginning August 16, 2020. Building on existing departmental strengths in globalization, development, economic and political sociology, we seek a sociologist whose work addresses the global and transnational political economic dynamics relating to the causes and consequences of inequality.  The ideal candidate will be able to teach one or more of the core courses required for our sociology major in addition to offering elective courses in their substantive area of specialization.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to increasing the diversity of our campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and community. Candidates with experience working with a diverse range of students, staff and faculty, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field is required prior to the start date of this position.
2. Illinois state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Application Process:
All application materials must be submitted online at posting number 0712311 https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu. In addition to completing a faculty employment application, please prepare in advance the following separate documents: a cover letter describing relevant research and future plans, a full CV, letters from  three academic references, up to three writing samples that serve as evidence of an active research agenda in this substantive area, and a teaching portfolio (listed as “other” in the document section of the application) which includes a teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement on the applicant’s approach to mentoring a diverse student body. To ensure full consideration, apply by September 30, 2019. Should you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Richard Sullivan, Chair of Search Committee, at sullivan@ilstu.edu or (309)-438-2408. 

Illinois State University:
Founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university, Illinois State is a coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study. Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 72 undergraduate programs in more than 160 fields of study.  The Graduate School coordinates 42 masters, two specialist, and 10 doctoral programs. Illinois State ranks among the top 100 public universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report 2019 rankings of “National Universities” and has been named a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information, please visit our website at: http://soa.illinoisstate.edu

The Community
Bloomington and Normal, Illinois are twin cities with a combined population of 130,000 people. A dynamic college town, Bloomington‐Normal is only a short train ride away from downtown Chicago and St. Louis, and within easy driving distance of Milwaukee and Indianapolis. In 2017, Bloomington‐Normal was named one of the Best College Towns in America by the American Institute for Economic Research, including a #2 ranking in the “Arts and Entertainment” category. In 2016, Huffington Post named Bloomington one of the “11 Amazing Cities You’ve Never Thought to Live in, But Should.” In 2015, the Town of Normal was ranked #3 on the list of Best Small College Towns in America by College Values Online.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Department of Sociology at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2020. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Sociology or a related field before the appointment begins and should have research and teaching expertise in inequality, broadly construed. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can contribute to one or more of our research areas (Health, Political and Economic Sociology, Race and Ethnicity, and Social Psychology) and to our core undergraduate curriculum. We will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2019.  Dartmouth has a strong commitment to supporting both quality research and teaching. These goals are facilitated by the school’s resource-rich research environment as well as the quarter system, which allows the four course annual classroom teaching load to be covered in two ten-week terms with a third term in residence for research and other departmental obligations and a fourth term off.  For more information about the department, see: http://sociology.dartmouth.edu/.  Applications should be submitted through interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/66665
 

The Labour Studies Program, in affiliation with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, invites applications for a continuing full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2020.
Simon Fraser University is located in unceded Coast Salish Territory - the traditional territories of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), and Kwikwetlem First Nations.
 
This position is administratively housed with the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, with 75% of dedicated workload in the Labour Studies Program.  It is an entry-level position: only those holding or those eligible to be promoted to the advertised rank will be considered. The position is subject to availability of funding.
 
The successful candidate will have a background in Sociology and a track record of teaching and research on labour and labour movements. We will give preference to candidates with demonstrated potential for an active research and teaching program that connects Canadian and global labour issues. We particularly welcome applications from scholars working in areas related to labour law and employment standards, digital labour, collective bargaining, and worker organizing, including in comparative contexts. Candidates should also have experience teaching, or demonstrate the potential to teach, a range of Sociology courses. Experience teaching quantitative and qualitative methods is an advantage. A commitment to innovative pedagogy and experience of cooperative research with trade unions or other labour groups are strong assets.
 
The person who fills the position will be expected to teach at least two of the core undergraduate courses in the Labour Studies Program curriculum: LBST 101, LBST 201, LBST 202Q, and LBST 301W (course descriptions can be found athttp://www.sfu.ca/labour/undergrad-program/lbst-courses.html [sfu.ca]). They will also teach one Sociology course per year. Experience with online and flexible learning environments is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate how they will contribute to and shape the expansion of the Labour Studies Program through new course development and participation in administrative and committee work. Applicants must be comfortable working with representatives of trade unions and other organizations in outreach initiatives, and with the Program’s advisory and steering committees.
 
Applicants must have earned their PhD or be near completion (ABD) at the time of appointment and have a demonstrated publication, research, and teaching record.  Applicants will submit electronically a covering letter and full curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy, evaluations, and one course syllabus; a statement of research interests; samples of written work (no more than 2, one of which should be solely authored), and the names and contact details for three referees.  Please submit the application package as one consolidated PDF. The closing date for applications is September 22nd, 2019. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled.
 
SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further information see the Collection Notice [sfu.ca]. http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html#main_content_text [sfu.ca]
 
All materials should be sent to: Dr Kendra Strauss, Director of Labour Studies, c/o Jeanne Persoon, Secretary to the Director, Email: sachrsec@sfu.ca

Please make sure to check out our brand new newsletter!
It has a listing of:

• The section schedule with all panels, roundtables, and meetings
• Chair Belinda Lum's outgoing message
• Ruth Milkman's eulogy of Dan Clawson
• A celebration of Erik Olin Wright's life
• Information on the tour of Activist New York
• Section election results and award winners
• Some calls for papers/abstracts, job postings, and other announcements including new publications from some of our section members!

So, please head on over to the Newsletters page where you can access our brand new newsletter (as well as the prior ones).

The ASA's Labor Section is trying something new this year: instead of assigning individual mentors to graduate student section members, we will try a more collective approach, with a relatively informal get-together where graduate students and interested faculty members can chat about things like graduate school challenges, preparation for the job market, academic career questions and the like. We also hope this might  help graduate student members develop supportive networks beyond their own departments, especially with faculty who share their interests.

     We will meet at the New York Hilton midtown, on Monday, August 12, from 12:10 to 2:00.  
     If you would like join us, either as a graduate student interested in labor sociology, or as a faculty member willing to participate, please let me know! Once I have a sense of how many people might attend, I will find an appropriate space.
      
thanks
Gay

gseidman [at] wisc [dot] edu

Dear Colleagues,

As you make plans for the upcoming meetings, please consider attending the the memorial for Dan Clawson and the memorial for Erik Olin Wright

The Memorial  honoring Erik Olin Wright is scheduled for Friday, August 9th from 7:30 to 9:30pm at the Regent Room of or the New York Hilton Hotel.  https://thelifeandworkoferikolinwright.wordpress.com/asa-memorial/

The Memorial honoring Dan Clawson is scheduled for Monday, August 12th 2019 at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (The Murphy Institute). 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor, New York.   The LLM Section Reception will immediately follow the memorial.

Best,
Belinda

Research Associate, Labor Education
Part-Time 10-Month Exempt
Orono, Maine
​
The Bureau of Labor Education, established in 1966, is a department within the University of Maine’s Division of Lifelong Learning.  The Bureau provides the working people of Maine with the information and knowledge necessary to make sense of their place in history and the economic, political, and social environment in which they live.  
The Research Associate supports the mission of the Bureau of Labor Education  by providing appropriate and specialized educational programs for organized and unorganized workers through research, writing, teaching, presentations, grant writing, and outreach to workers and organized labor.  
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
 
●  Teaches in the Labor Studies program and related non-credit courses as appropriate to the academic qualifications and experience of the Research Associate. 
●  Researches and writes on topics relevant to Labor Studies, labor education, labor unions, labor history, and the mission of the Bureau.
●   Ability to use economic and labor market data, demographic trends, state and federal case and statutory law, government regulations, and Bureau of Labor Statistics data in research and writing.
●  Develops and edits Bureau educational materials and publications, including fact sheets, articles, brochures, journal articles, curriculum guides, and press releases. 
●  Builds productive relationships with internal and external constituencies.  
●  Recruits students and participants for Bureau programs.   
●  Researches, identifies, and writes grants in collaboration with the director.   
●  Assists in the development, maintenance, and updating of the Bureau’s website.   
Knowledge & Skill Qualifications:
 
● Master’s degree in a field related to Labor Studies.
● Familiarity with the structure and function of U.S. labor organizations and the history of the labor movement. 
● Adult education or undergraduate teaching experience. 
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Experience using spreadsheets and databases.
● Ability to use WordPress to maintain websites (preferred).   
● Experience researching, writing and editing grants (preferred).   
● Experience working across disciplines and with undergraduate students.
● Demonstrated success in working with minimal supervision.
● Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.
 
Position Type: Regular, exempt, part-time (0.5 FTE), 10-month
Possibility of flexible telecommuting based on departmental needs.  
 
To Apply and view the complete job details visit:
https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=54139&job=research-associate-labor-education
 
 
All employees are required to comply with applicable policies and procedures, as well as to complete applicable workplace related screenings, and required employee trainings, such as Information Security, Safety Training, and Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment.
 
Appropriate background checks will be required