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Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of housing and/or homelessness. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Sociology is located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. We are a collaborative and generous scholarly community with an outstanding track record of mentoring junior scholars and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Both our undergraduate and graduate student bodies include many first-generation students, immigrants, and people of color. Members of the department are involved in numerous successful cross-department and interdisciplinary initiatives and research activities, and we have durable ties to the Department of Law, Societies and Justice, the West Coast Poverty Center, UW’s NIH- funded center for population studies (CSDE), the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, the eScience Institute, UW’s Population Health Initiative, the College of the Environment, the Department of Real Estate, the Jackson School of International Studies, the QUAL Initiative, the Department of Statistics, and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range.&nbsp;The base salary range for this position will be $9650 - $13500&nbsp;per month on a 9-month basis ($86,850 - $121,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.&nbsp;
The position will begin on September 16, 2024, and is full time with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in sociology or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Both the University of Washington and the Department of Sociology are committed to creating a community that embraces and benefits from the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Successful applicants should be able to thrive in and contribute to this environment. Therefore, application materials must include a separate statement that describes how you will contribute to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse department.
Complete applications will include: 1) curriculum vita; 2) cover letter; 3) a description of research experience and plans; 4) a statement of teaching, including a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 6) at least two samples of recent scholarly work.&nbsp; Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be contacted to provide a list of three professional references.
All application material should be submitted to <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128500</a>. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Questions about the search should be sent to: Fatema Mookhtiar, Administrator, Department of Sociology, <a href="mailto:fatemakm@uw.edu" target="_blank">fatemakm@uw.edu</a>.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at <a href="https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/" target="_blank">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/</a>. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (<a href="http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint" target="_blank">http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint</a>/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (<a href="https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432" target="_blank">https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432</a>).
Privacy Notice
Review the University of Washington <a href="https://www.washington.edu/cms/privacy/notices/demographics/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel</a> to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or <a href="mailto:dso@uw.edu" target="_blank">dso@uw.edu</a>.

Assistant Professor of Sociology - Housing/Homelessness

Job Title:&nbsp;Clinical Assistant Professor in Nursing Job Summary
The School of Nursing at Purdue University West Lafayette Campus is seeking to fill six Assistant/Associate Clinical Track positions. &nbsp;The successful candidate will possess a passion for innovation and developing clinical nurse leaders who can transform healthcare. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are preferred.&nbsp;The candidate will be open to the use of technology, simulation, and creative pedagogies that contribute to the growth and development of baccalaureate and/or advance practice-nursing students. Teaching settings include classroom, clinical, and simulation. Clinical expertise in Medical-Surgical nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health nursing, adult gerontology primary care and/or family nurse practitioner preferred. Individuals in this role will contribute to the clinical teaching, engagement and service missions of the University, College of Health and Human Sciences, and School of Nursing.
&nbsp; Minimum Qualifications: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Master’s degree in nursing; and •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;At least 5 years clinical experience •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;National certification in area of expertise by start date •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eligibility for RN licensure in Indiana&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Previous college-level teaching preferred •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
&nbsp; Preferred: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;DNP/PhD in Nursing, Social Science, or related field •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Significant progress toward completion of terminal degree (in Nursing, Social Science, or relevant field)
Purdue School of Nursing graduates impact health and influence health care delivery around the world. Our faculty lead research dedicated to advancing evidence-based care and providing transformative learning opportunities for students. By working alongside experts from multiple disciplines within the College of Health and Human Sciences and across Purdue, students and faculty benefit from a collaborative environment that further distinguishes Purdue’s School of Nursing. &nbsp;
Application Procedure
Application Procedure: Any interested candidate should apply here:&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25869/" target="_blank">https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25869/</a>&nbsp; Applicants must submit:
<ul>
<li>A letter of interest describing why you are interested in both the Clinical Assistant/Associate Track position and Purdue.A full curriculum vitae</li>
<li>A teaching statement</li>
<li>A diversity and inclusion statement. &nbsp;Purdue University’s School of Nursing is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and&nbsp;Inclusion Statement indicating their past experiences, current interests, or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Shawn Flora (<a href="mailto:florask@purdue.edu" target="_blank">florask@purdue.edu</a>).</li>
</ul>
 Purdue University, the College of Health and Human Sciences and the School of Nursing are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.
 A background check will be required for employment in the position.
Application review will begin May 28, 2023, and continue until the positions are filled. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Amanda Ward, Chair of the Search Committee (<a href="mailto:ward78@purdue.edu" target="_blank">ward78@purdue.edu</a>).
This job posting represents six (6) vacancies.
FLSA Status
Purdue University is an EOE/AA. &nbsp;All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clinical Assistant Professor in Nursing

The College of Literature Science and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding early-career or new associate professors to join our faculty through the 2023 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP)&nbsp; whose teaching and mentoring, AND/OR, research and scholarship, AND/OR service and engagement will contribute to our interconnected goals of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from a wide range of institution types as we seek to diversify where we hire from.
The LSA Collegiate Fellows Program aims to recruit and hire exceptional early career faculty at two levels: as postdoctoral fellows/tenure-track assistant professors and early-in-rank tenured associate professors in the following Departments:&nbsp;
Afroamerican and African Studies; Asian Languages &amp; Cultures; Communication and Media; Film, Television, and Media; Germanic Languages and Literature; Organizational Studies; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Romance Languages and Literature; Slavic Languages and Literature; and Sociology. Applications are due Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with reference letters due Monday, September September 11, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Biophysics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Economics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; and Statistics. Applications AND reference letters are due Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The LSA Collegiate Fellows Program was launched in 2016 as a major college initiative aimed at promoting an intellectually rich and inclusive scholarly environment, recruiting and retaining exceptional early career faculty scholars, and supporting these outstanding scholars who are committed to working with college colleagues to build a diverse, equitable scholarly and learning community.&nbsp; The program is administered by U-M’s National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) in conjunction with LSA academic departments.&nbsp;
Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Professor Rank:
The early-career program provides either one to two years of postdoctoral fellowship support with tenure-track assistant professors offers to follow the fellowship period or immediate tenure-track appointments in LSA departments. Successful candidates will receive dedicated research time, mentorship, research and travel funding, and cohort- and program-based professional development opportunities related to scholarship and teaching.&nbsp;
Associate Professor Rank:
The associate professor program seeks to hire early-in-rank associate professors or scholars in the year they are seeking promotion to associate rank. In their first year, successful candidates will participate in a cohort-based professional development program designed to support DEI leadership in their service and administrative roles.&nbsp;
Eligibility:&nbsp;
Applicants must apply through the application portal in order to be considered for the Collegiate Fellows Program (linked below).&nbsp; A list of participating departments/units, eligibility requirements, and crucial application information can be found at <a href="http://myumi.ch/JYppY" target="_blank">http://myumi.ch/JYppY</a>. Inquiries may be directed to <a href="mailto:lsacollegiate@umich.edu" target="_blank">lsacollegiate@umich.edu</a>.

University of Michigan LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program

The Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) and the College of Nursing (CON) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invite applications for six tenure-track faculty positions as part of the inaugural NIH-funded USC FIRST FIIRRE program. The multi-year NIH FIRST (Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation) initiative intends to enhance inclusive excellence at competitively determined institutions across the United States. In the context of USC's strategic plan, the FIRST FIIRRE (Faculty Initiative for Improved Recruitment, Retention, and Experience) team has developed a tailored strategy to achieve significant and sustainable institutional culture change by implementing institutional programs and practices that support inclusive excellence. As part of the FIRST FIIRRE cluster recruitment, USC seeks diverse candidates from all areas of public health and nursing who (1) have a research focus on health disparities or inequities within their respective discipline, (2) have a strong record of promoting diversity and inclusive excellence, and (3) have not previously held a tenure-track position.
Successful candidates will have a primary tenure track appointment in either ASPH or CON with the possibility of joint/secondary appointments to other units. These appointments feature 75% protected research time until receipt of tenure and will be expected to contribute to the teaching and service mission of USC. The FIRST FIIRRE program will offer candidates competitive salaries, start-up packages, comprehensive onboarding support, extensive faculty development, and career advancement services, and tailored support from a diverse mentoring team.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a doctoral degree or equivalent training that prepares them for a career as an independent researcher in the broadly defined fields of public health or nursing. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to conducting rigorous, high-level research with potential for NIH funding, including the production of scholarly publications; have a track record for, or show the potential to receive external funding; and have a strong, documented commitment to inclusive excellence. The FIRST program is especially interested in candidates from groups who are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences, such as racial and ethnic minoritized populations, those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and women.
 USC is a comprehensive university and has received the top ranking by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution with "Highest Research Activity and Community Engagement." Located in South Carolina's capital city of Columbia, USC has four Health Science Units in addition to ASPH and CON: 1) School of Medicine in Columbia, 2) School of Medicine in Greenville, 3) College of Pharmacy, and 4) College of Social Work. ASPH, founded in 1975, has the second largest overall enrollment nationally among schools of public health at public universities. ASPH consists of six departments and several research centers that address topics such as disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, cancer, health services and policy, rural health, HIV/AIDS, aging, and health disparities. Nursing at the USC began in 1942 and continues to set the standard for nursing education in South Carolina. With an emphasis on health equity, the signature research areas in the CON include cancer survivorship, chronic conditions and care transitions, big data and bioinformatics, family and child health, and interprofessional education and training.
 Our diverse, engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. In addition, a rich potential for collaborative and interdisciplinary connections exists across the university, including, for example, the Institute for African American Research; the Institute for Artificial Intelligence; the Big Data Health Science Center; the Hazards and Vulnerability Institute; the McCausland Brain Imaging Center; the Research Consortium on Children and Families; the Center for Civil Rights History &amp; Research; and the Center for the Education and Equity for African American Students.
 Columbia, SC, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation, including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray.
How to apply. Applications require the following: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) statement regarding the candidate's knowledge about, track record in promoting, and plans for advancing equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging; 6) contact information for three references.
 Submit your application at the following links: For position in ASPH: <a href="https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134695" target="_blank">https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134695</a> For positions in CON: <a href="https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/135195" target="_blank">https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/135195</a>
 For additional information please contact: Department of Epidemiology &amp; Biostatistics, 915 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29208, Telephone: (803) 777-8875 Fax: (803) 777-2524 or Department of Biobehavioral Health &amp; Nursing Science, 1601 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29208, Telephone: (803) 777-5217.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled by August 2024. The anticipated start date is January 16, 2024 or August 16, 2024.
 The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities based on race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is a leader in the University of Minnesota’s goal to be a top global learning environment for all its students and scholars.&nbsp; The Associate Director of Student Advising and Counseling leads the ISSS student advising and counseling staff that provide student immigration advising, several engagement programs, crisis management, funding, academic and personal counseling, an international student and scholar tax program, and the issuance of initial and subsequent student documents. The Associate Director mentors and supports the professional development and success of the advising and counseling staff. The Associate Director is the Principal Designated School Official, providing leadership and consultation for staff, campus departments, and system campuses on complex international student matters. The Associate Director is a member of the ISSS leadership team and with others on the leadership team, serves as the Director in absence of the Assistant Dean/Director of ISSS. ISSS is a comprehensive unit that includes both student and scholar services as well as recruitment of international undergraduates, sponsored students, incoming exchanges, and student engagement and intercultural initiatives. We have a holistic approach to working with students, providing, for example, engagement opportunities, support for transition to the U of M, and academic and personal counseling.
 The Associate Director currently has 3 direct reports and 9 additional staff members. The Associate Director will determine, in consultation with the ISSS Director and Leadership Team, the appropriate balance of advising, counseling, and engagement opportunities within Student Advising and Counseling.

Associate Director of Student Advising and Counseling

Position Description
The&nbsp;<a href="https://salc.uchicago.edu/" target="_blank">Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations</a>&nbsp;at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the study of Islamicate South Asia to begin July 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Research expertise may be in any period between the tenth century and 1947, and may focus on any region of South Asia, including Afghanistan.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate a wide-ranging familiarity with Islamic textual traditions and be knowledgeable in the cultural history of Islam in the subcontinent. Applicants are expected to have expertise in at least one relevant South Asian language, such as Urdu, and a solid command of Arabic and/or Persian. They will have an active research agenda leading to publication in leading venues in their area of specialization, be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level classes in English, and to teach advanced reading classes in their language(s) of expertise. Candidates must have completed all requirements for receipt of a PhD in a relevant field by the start date of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Application materials must include:
<ul>
<li>a cover letter a curriculum vitae a research statement a teaching statement a writing sample (article/dissertation or book chapter) the names and contact information for three recommenders</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at&nbsp;<a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/129027" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/129027</a>.&nbsp;All applicant materials must be received by&nbsp;11pm Central Time/Midnight Eastern Time on&nbsp;October 25, 2023.&nbsp;For questions about the position, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:salc@uchicago.edu" target="_blank">salc@uchicago.edu</a>. Position contingent on final budgetary approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.&nbsp;The University’s Statements on Diversity are at&nbsp;<a href="https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity" target="_blank">https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity</a>.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/" target="_blank">Notice of Nondiscrimination</a>.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:equalopportunity@uchicago.edu" target="_blank">equalopportunity@uchicago.edu</a>&nbsp;with their request.

Assistant Professor in Islamicate South Asia

The Assistant Dean for Career Planning and Professional Development provides leadership, management, and direct student and alumni services in the area of career services. This position oversees efforts to support JD students and alumni in obtaining employment, which is a high priority for the law school. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing personnel; developing and managing a departmental budget; managing public relations/marketing/outreach to students, employers, and alumni; generating and providing reports on topics such as employment statistics and service usage; and providing strategic, comprehensive programming and direct services to law students and alumni to assist with their career planning and professional development.&nbsp; Service to law students and alumni includes, among others, the following activities: • Providing guidance and counseling for students and alumni. • Providing document review of job application materials for students and alumni. • Serving as instructor of record in required, credit-bearing, first-year Career Exploration course &amp; Professional Planning course. • Administering a variety of workshops and programs. • Providing library and web-based resources, including online job listings and newsletters for students. • Administering mentoring programs that match students with professionals. • Administering interview programs. • Administering alumni/student receptions in major cities in and outside of Oregon as appropriate. The Assistant Dean is a participating member of the law school’s administrative team and will be expected to plan, develop, and implement law school projects, policies, and procedures. The person in this position will be expected to participate in the business and activities of the Oregon State Bar and various professional organizations. The person in this position will be an energetic professional, whose leadership, creativity, vision, and interpersonal talents will enable her/him to articulate a positive, compelling vision for the office and its programs. It is vital that the person in this position be able to enlist others to help create that vision and to form alliances and work-groups of key law school constituents (including students, student groups, faculty, other administrators, and alumni) to carry out the functions of the Center for Career Planning and Professional Development. This is a full-time position that reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Law School Dean of Students. The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

Assistant Dean for Career Planning

The University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology &amp; Pain Medicine has an academic anesthesiologist position available at the rank of Assistant Professor at the Center for Pain Relief at University of Washington Medical Center. &nbsp;Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). &nbsp;Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.&nbsp; Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. &nbsp;The base salary range for this position will be $27,500 - $30,000 per month ($330,000 - $360,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. &nbsp;This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University.&nbsp; Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. &nbsp;Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through the UWP practice plan. &nbsp;Compensation provided by the UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.&nbsp; For practitioners holding an appointment in the physicians practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at UWP:&nbsp; <a href="https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf" target="_blank">https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf</a>.&nbsp; The position is without tenure, due to funding and is full-time or part-time, with an anticipated start date as early as January 2024 or thereafter. &nbsp;Duties include providing advanced interventional pain treatment in the setting of comprehensive pain consultation and care to patients across Washington State and the WWAMI region. &nbsp;Care includes non-opioid management, procedures, coordinating behavioral health and psychology/psychiatry, physical therapy, and integrative medicine. &nbsp;In addition, consultation regarding opioid management and limited prescribing of opioids to patients already established in the clinic may be requested. &nbsp;Additional duties also include the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students and supervision of clinical care team.&nbsp; University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Qualifications
Must have MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and a minimum of one-year pain medicine fellowship training (or foreign equivalent).&nbsp; Must be Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in anesthesiology and be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington.&nbsp; In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and diversity statement to <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/128770" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128770</a>

Assistant Professor WOT (Pain) - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

TITLE: Research Associate in Entomology and Insect Ecology/Management
DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: &nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:&nbsp;&nbsp;Exempt &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:&nbsp;The Research Associate will serve as a support person for the Entomology and Insect Ecology and Management Program, and will assist in developing, conducting, and managing field and Laboratory research for this program at Kentucky State University. &nbsp; The successful candidate will also help prepare manuscripts for publishing in journals and presenting relevant information at scientific meetings, in addition to Extension and outreach programming such as the KSU Third Thursday Sustainable Ag Workshops. &nbsp; &nbsp;

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:The successful candidate in this position will work closely with the principal investigator and be a member of a team conducting investigative field and laboratory research focusing on conservation biological control using native perennial plants to increase biodiversity of insect predators and parasitoids (i.e., natural enemies) to manage pest insects in vegetable and fruit crops. Specifically we are attracting several species of lady beetles, lacewings, big eyed bugs, minute pirate bugs, ground beetles and other predators and parasitoids of sweet corn pests to this and other crops. This position will also evaluate/develop sustainable methods of sweet corn insect pest management by conducting laboratory bioassays of flowering plants, weeds, and synthetic herbivore induced plant protection odors which may attract or repel beneficial insects.

This position involves designing and implementing, and maintaining field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments. &nbsp;It involves setting up experiments, collecting, entering, and statistical analyses of data, assisting with development of manuscripts for publication, PowerPoints for presenting, plus training and supervising other researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who are conducting research in the program. &nbsp;Experience operating farm machinery (ie. tractors, planters, cultivators, tine weeders, etc.) is preferred. &nbsp;Experience analyzing data using modern statistical software is essential as is fluency in all Microsoft Office Software. &nbsp;&nbsp;

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
<ol>
<li>Conduct field experiments to determine attractancy of native perennial plants to predatory lady beetles, lacewings, big eyed bugs, minute pirate bugs, ground beetles and other predators and parasitoids of sweet corn, and other vegetable and fruit crop insect pests.</li>
<li>Design, implement, and maintain laboratory, field, and greenhouse experiments.</li>
<li>Design and implement demonstration plots at grower collaborator farms.</li>
<li>Carry out maintenance and management of experiments including plot preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, seed purchases and detailed record keeping.</li>
<li>Collect, enter, and analyze data for statistical analyses.</li>
<li>Assist in developing manuscripts for publication.</li>
<li>Train, supervise, and mentor research assistants, graduate, undergraduate, and high school students conducting research in this program. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Cursory greenhouse maintenance and management for rearing native perennial plants.</li>
<li>Facilitate and conduct informational talks and tours at field days, national meetings and other events.</li>
<li>Conduct laboratory research using an olfactometer to quantify plant attractancy to insects &nbsp;</li>
<li>Other related duties as required.</li>
</ol>
OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp;The position will conduct other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;Required: M.S. in Entomology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Agriculture, Soil Science, Agronomy, or related area. &nbsp;One to three years of relevant experience preferred.
Licensing and Certifications:&nbsp; A valid driver’s license is required. Candidate will need to earn pesticide applicators licensethrough the University of Kentucky/Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Service.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Proficient use of stereoscopic dissecting and compound microscopes.</li>
<li>Be able to identify insects and plants by sight and by use of appropriate taxonomic keys.</li>
<li>Ability to use a personal computer and a variety of related office and statistical software applications.</li>
<li>Good knowledge and appreciation of program clientele.</li>
<li>Knowledge of research and educational capabilities of USDA and the Land Grant system knowledge base in the area of expertise.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li>
<li>Research skills.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Ability to work in teams and supervise.</li>
<li>Knowledge of farming practices desirable.</li>
<li>To have a valid driver’s license, have daily transportation, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.</li>
</ol>

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Work involves operating and carrying field-based research equipment and instrumentation</li>
<li>Ability to carry at least 40 lbs</li>
<li>This job involves some travel to scientific meetings and to cooperator farms.</li>
</ul>
Revised: 05/31/2023

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.

Research Associate in Entomology and Insect Management

The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University invites applications for a faculty position in “climate change and social science” to begin in July 2024. We are seeking applicants whose research is solution-oriented, focusing on the transition to a low-carbon economy (mitigation) and/or adapting to unavoidable climate change. Research of interest includes, but is not limited to, topics such as the politics and political economy of decarbonization; climate-induced migration and displacement; environmental justice as it pertains to creating climate solutions; technology policy and climate change; the social, racial, and political aspects of economic transitions away from fossil fuels in the United States or elsewhere in the world; and international trade and finance in an age of climate change.
This faculty position will involve a joint appointment between the Watson Institute and a relevant tenure-granting disciplinary department at Brown.&nbsp; We welcome applicants with doctoral degrees from all relevant disciplines in the social sciences (e.g., Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Anthropology, History, Africana Studies, Public Policy).&nbsp; The Watson Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.&nbsp; Candidates from historically underrepresented groups in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates at all ranks are welcome. A successful senior candidate must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising. A successful junior candidate must be engaged in a research program with the potential to influence their field, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Review of applications will begin on Sept. 24, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Junior candidates must have completed their PhD by the time of appointment.
All candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing research completed and planned, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a short writing sample, and 4) a teaching statement.&nbsp; In the teaching statement, the candidate should describe how they foster inclusive learning and diversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Senior candidates should include the names of five references whom the search committee can contact at an appropriate time.&nbsp;The list of references can be submitted via the "additional documents" field in Interfolio.
Junior candidates should have three letters of reference and their official graduate transcript uploaded to Interfolio at the time of the application.&nbsp; The confidential recommendation letters should be uploaded to Interfolio by the referee.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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