The institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology of Leiden University invites applicants for the position of:

Assistant Professor in Global Sociology (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)  
Vacancy number 22-010 10525

APPLY HERE

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) at Leiden University studies the everyday practices of individuals, groups, and communities worldwide, to situate them within complex global challenges. Our CADS research program Global Vulnerabilities and Social Resilience focusses on three areas of research: Sustainability, Diversity, and Digitalization. At CADS we propagate a signature methodology consisting of a unique mix of qualitative, quantitative, digital and visual methods grounded in ethnographic fieldwork. We do this research along both disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines, together with our academic and preferred societal partners.

The CADS-teaching program is home to a vibrant student community consisting of over 30 nationalities. Diversity is key to who we are and what we do; in creating an inclusive learning environment where a diversity of experiences, perspectives and positionalities is fully supported, in our own research and in appointing research and teaching staff.

We intend to strengthen our research and education in two of our specializations, diversity and sustainability, and seek to complement our team with an assistant professor in either one or a combination of these fields.

Tasks

• You will teach courses at Bachelor and Masters level, in the field of diversity or sustainability, area studies and or ethnographic fieldwork methods;
• You will supervise B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses;
• You will contribute to our academic output within the scope of the CADS research program, with research in possibly (but not restricted to) the field of migration, gender, labor, citizenship, minority rights, grassroots and green movements or alternative ways of organizing, in Asia, Europe or a combination thereof;
• You may supervise junior research (for example Ph.D. candidates) within the scope of our research program;
• You are able to acquire significant external research funds within the scope of the CADS research program, particularly in the fields of diversity and sustainability.

Requirements

• You hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Sociology or a relevant neighboring discipline, have a thorough knowledge of ethnographic methods and research interests that complement the current expertise at our Institute;
• You are an innovative and inspiring teacher who knows how to engage a diverse community of graduate and undergraduate students with an inclusive approach to teaching, and can contribute to the decolonisation of our curriculum;
• You have a promising publication record, notably international peer-reviewed publications and/or (forthcoming) monographs, films or other multimodal formats;
• You have experience in acquiring external research funds, and are willing and able to attract international and national research grants (such as the Netherlands Research Council (NWO) VENI and VIDI funding schemes or the ERC Starting Grant scheme);
• You are inventive, communicative and know how to collaborate with students and colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds, and have networking skills that enable you to tap in and reach out to a network of diverse social partners;
• You are willing and able to meet the requirements for a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) within two years if you do not already possess a Dutch University Teaching Qualification;
• If you do not speak Dutch, the institute will cover the costs and will provide time to follow language courses so you will be able to master a relevant level of linguistic competence (NT2) within a period of two year.

Considering the current composition of our staff, and our commitment to diversity, we expressly encourage people from groups presently underrepresented at our institute to apply.

Our organisation

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences conducts high-quality research and offers a broad and disciplinary educational programme, focused on increasing our understanding of current developments in society. The faculty consists of five institutes: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Developmental Sociology, Education and Child Studies, Political Science and Psychology. The faculty has approximately 7,000 students and 950 staff members. For more information, please visit the website https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences. 

Information about the Institute for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology can be found at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences/cultural-anthropology-and-development-sociology. Our research program Global vulnerabilities and social resilience addresses ‘Diversity’, ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Digitalization’ as intersecting areas of critical investigation. These three themes articulate the urgent connection between economy, politics and ecology, and run as a red thread through multiple projects in the institute, firmly emplaced in a signature methodology that combines qualitative, quantitative, digital and visual methods. The institute’s scientific staff work on economic and political anthropology, global sociology, the anthropology and sociology of environmental issues, citizenship and diversity, in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.

Terms and conditions

We offer a temporary position for 18 months starting 1 June 2022. A permanent appointment may be possible after the temporary term depending on performance and available budget. Conditions of good performance, consistent with the selection criteria, are set at the beginning of the contract. The gross salary depends on qualifications and experience, and ranges between € 3.807 and € 5.922 per month for a full-time appointment (salary scale 11/12, Dutch Universities Conditions of Employment).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

UTQ
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification. If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.

Information

Additional information about this position can be obtained from the Institute’s Scientific Director, Prof. Bart Barendregt barendregt@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

If you have any enquires about the procedure, please contact the Institute Manager, Ilse Prins at i.m.prins@fsw.leidenuniv.nl  

Applications

Please submit your application no later than 18 February 2022 via the blue button in our online application system. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and job talk consisting of a presentation for the CADS team. The interviews are scheduled on 16 March 2022. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.

Applications should include:

• a cover letter, consisting of a one-page statement of interest indicating the names of your two referees. Referees will be contacted directly by the search committee.
• a CV with a list of your publications
• a one-page research statement covering your current and future research plans
• two articles or papers, plus other possible formats you have been working on
• a one-page diversity statement in which you explain, based on your own experiences, how you aim for an inclusive teaching environment which benefits all students. You are encouraged to include sample syllabi and teaching evaluations.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated

SOCIAL IMPACT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at the Kellogg School of Management is seeking applicants for
two postdoctoral fellowships. The primary criterion for acceptance is research excellence relevant to
social impact, broadly defined. The term of the fellowship is for two years and begins in September
of 2022.  

Prerequisites
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a social science discipline (e.g., economics, marketing,
operations, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology) or in a related discipline that can inform
the social sciences (e.g., a “big data” discipline) prior to the beginning of the fellowship.
Position Details

The Golub Capital Postdoctoral Fellows Program is under the direction of Angela Lee. The fellows
will conduct original research related to social impact with one or more faculty members across
Kellogg academic departments, and applicants are encouraged to identify one or more faculty
members with whom they would be interested in collaborating. Interests in interdisciplinary work are
a plus. Core faculty of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at Kellogg include: Chethana Achar,
Galen Bodenhausen, Sean Higgins, Dean Karlan, Brayden King, Maryam Kouchaki, Ivuoma
Onyeador, Lauren Rivera, Karen Smilowitz, Klaus Weber, Aaron Yoon. Visit our website for more
details.

The fellows are expected to be actively involved in Kellogg’s intellectual communities by participating
in colloquia, workshops and research seminars. The fellows will also serve as a think tank to support
student projects in the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program. The Golub Capital Board Fellows
Program is a rigorous, 20-month program that connects 100 top Kellogg students to Chicago-area
nonprofits for a distinct opportunity in board service.

Application Requirements
For full consideration, please submit (1) a current CV, (2) a research statement that makes clear
how your work is relevant to social impact, and (3) up to two publications or manuscripts. Please
highlight any prior experience (work or volunteering) in the nonprofit sector. Please also provide the
name and contact information for two to three people who will submit recommendation letters on
your behalf.

Applications should be submitted on-line:
https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MTQwNw==

Review of applications will begin February 7, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled.
For questions regarding the program or application, please email us at
boardfellows@kellogg.northwestern.edu. For questions related to research on social impact, please
email Angela Lee at aylee@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected
classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities,
individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States.

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Sociology

Location

Stony Brook, NY

Open Date

Dec 10, 2021

Deadline

Jan 24, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

APPLY HERE THROUGH INTERFOLIO

Description

The Department of Sociology at Stony Brook University seeks a Chair to serve as the intellectual leader of the department, facilitating a positive environment for teaching, scholarship, and service to the college and the university. This individual will continue the Department’s tradition of excellence in research and teaching. The Sociology Department possesses strengths in many areas and is renowned for its focus on global phenomena and their connection to national dynamics. It also has a large undergraduate major, one of the most popular minors on campus (in Health and Society), and a robust and nationally-recognized doctoral program.

The search is open with regard to methodological specialization; we welcome scholars with qualitative (e.g., ethnographic, archival) and/or quantitative (e.g., statistical or big data) skills. We are, however, particularly interested in scholars whose research overlaps with one or more of the Department’s strengths, including computational social science, environment, global and public health, race and ethnicity, international development, inequality, politics, and culture. The candidate should have at least two years of administrative experience. We welcome applications from Advanced Associates (at least three years post-tenure or have extraordinary leadership accomplishments warranting consideration) and Full Professors. We especially invite applications from women and under-represented minority candidates.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a minimum of two years of administrative experience at the Departmental or College level
• Be ready to serve at least one three-year term as Chair
• Have a demonstrated track-record of publication in nationally or internationally-prominent venues within Sociology, as well as a clear pathway to continued excellence in the field
• Contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the Department and University

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

●    PhD in Sociology (required for all tenure stream hires in the department; Sociology is a field where PhDs in associated fields are rarely relevant)
●    Advanced Associate or Full Professor (this individual will need to chair the department. Only Advanced Associate and Full Professors do this kind of service)
●    2-3 years of experience in faculty leadership (Because this person will chair the department, they need to have some previous experience with academic administration)

Preferred qualifications:

●    Demonstrated record of a productive research agenda (A department chair should set an example of a robust research agenda at any R01/AAU institution)
●    Research/teaching complements existing strengths in Sociology (Although the search committee will welcome applicants working in a range of methodologies and areas, a candidate whose teaching and research complement an existing department strength can contribute to core needs, such as to the minor in Health and Society)
●    Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching (A department chair is responsible for overseeing the department’s teaching mission, and an educator with a record of excellence is likely to take this duty seriously)
●    Record of efforts on DEI (Sociology, like CAS, has a strong commitment to DEI and the department chair will oversee future hiring, curricular changes, and initiatives, which should reflect this value)

Application Instructions

Requested Application Materials:

1)    State employment application
2)    Cover letter
3)    Curriculum Vitae
4)    Research Statement
5)    Teaching Statement
6)    Diversity Statement

We will begin review of applications on January 10, 2022, and continue until the position has been filled.

In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes “continuously require all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” Candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. 

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Campus Description:

Stony Brook University, one of four research intensive campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is widely regarded as its flagship. The University embraces its mission to provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality, and its rankings bear that out. It is included among the top 1% of universities in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings and among the top 40 public universities by U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, composed of the top 62 research institutions in North America. As Long Island’s largest single site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part-time employees, including more than 2,700 faculty and an estimated 26,800 students  — 17,900 undergraduate students and 8,900 graduate students — and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. The Department of Athletics supports 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletic programs that compete at the highest level within the NCAA. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island’s beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island’s premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

About the College:

As part of a great research university, the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University incubates creative work and scholarship in fundamental disciplines, connecting with medicine, technology, public policy, culture, education, the arts, business and environment. As the liberal arts college for the campus, we help students and faculty explore diverse possibilities that exceed their initial expectations and prepare for a lifetime of learning and discovery.  http://www.stonybrook.edu/cas/  

UC Santa Cruz: Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment in Sociology

(Job #JPF01181)

The Department of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Community-Engaged Research and Learning.

This position will entail two key roles intended to support the department’s focus on community-engaged research and experiential learning: 1) Teach courses in the Sociology Department that augment existing curriculum through a critical approach to the process of community engaged learning and research; 2) Coordinate across UCSC and within the community to support undergraduate student placement in internships with community organizations aligned with their interests.

The selected candidate will teach four courses per year at the undergraduate level. Three of these (one per quarter) will help students prepare for, analyze, and critically reflect upon community-engaged research and internship experiences, and include a theoretical and methodological focus on the process of community-engaged research and learning, including ethical and epistemic considerations. An additional course will be taught in areas relevant to the candidate’s areas of expertise, the sociology curriculum, and/or internship placement, including, but not limited to: urban and regional dynamics; health and wellness; immigration and migration; housing and social welfare; environmental issues; media and the arts; labor and work; and broader questions of inequality and difference along lines of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality.

The incumbent will also coordinate the department’s internship recruitment and placement process for undergraduate students. Department affiliates work closely with many community organizations and the campus as a whole strongly supports experiential learning. The expectation is that the assistant teaching professor will work with centers and initiatives within the Division of Social Sciences as well as the Division of Student Affairs and Success to equitably provide Sociology undergraduates with meaningful opportunities for engagement in the community.

The position requires demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching among a broad and diverse range of students; excellence in professional and community-engaged activities, achievements and coordination; and broad contributions to university service. While the specialization for the position is open, we especially welcome candidates whose education, professional activities, and teaching are informed by community-engaged research practice, field research methods, and critical and imaginative theoretical approaches. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women, people of color, and others underrepresented in higher education careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background), and who have experience in equity and diversity with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

TO APPLY: 

For full details, please visit: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01181

Initial review date is Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

For more information about this recruitment contact jlawrence@ucsc.edu, and please refer to position #JPF01181 in all correspondence.

Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College

Department:	Human and Organizational Development
Position Title:	Two Tenure-Line or Tenured Professors (Open rank) in Human and Organizational Development

Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College

Department: Human and Organizational Development

Position Title: Tenure-line or Tenured Professors (Open rank) in Human and Organizational Development

The interdisciplinary Department of Human and Organizational Development (HOD) invites applications for two tenure-line or tenured professors at the assistant, associate or full level in Human and Organizational Development.

One scholar should focus on community-driven approaches to promoting health / wellness and health equity. We are particularly interested in scholars who engage with community partners, policymakers, and/or other stakeholders to prevent and/or address problems affecting marginalized communities, including modifying systemic determinants of health and wellbeing and promoting community health.

The other scholar should focus on community development and/or organizational studies. Scholars exploring community-driven theories, methods, and interventions that promote social change or who study the role of groups and organizations in creating change in communities, organizational culture, or intergroup relations are encouraged to apply. 

Both candidates’ work should reflect an interest in and/or sensitivity to social and racial inequities. Areas of content specialization are open; however, the ideal candidates will build upon departmental strengths focused on issues and interventions related to affordable housing/homelessness, neighborhood resources and change (e.g., gentrification; nonprofits and multi-sector coalitions), community and youth organizing, school/community relations, community and youth violence prevention, youth and young adult psychosocial and sociopolitical development, and participatory action research.  

Scholars in psychology, sociology, organizational studies, human development, and allied social sciences pursuing any methodological approaches are welcome.

Successful candidates will have a productive research program, excellent teaching credentials, and the demonstrated capacity to provide leadership and enhance instruction at the undergraduate level. A track record or potential for external funding is preferred. Administrative leadership would be a plus. In addition to undergraduate teaching in the human and organizational development major, teaching and contributions to the doctoral program in community research and action, and one or both of our master’s programs in community development and action and human development studies are expected. This faculty position provides a unique opportunity to join a highly productive, diverse, and interdisciplinary faculty at a research-intensive university. The application review process will begin November 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled  (applications will receive full consideration through December 10, 2021).

Please submit application material, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a statement about your experience and commitment to diversity, select publications, and three reference letters via ONE of the following links:

Health] http://apply.interfolio.com/97319 or [Organizational] http://apply.interfolio.com/97323

Additional questions may be directed to (donna.f.smith@vanderbilt.edu), 615-322-2677 or information about the department may be found at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/hod/index.php.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas.  The university actively seeks applicants from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Paul Merage School of Business at University of California, Irvine is seeking an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Organization and Management (Security of Employment series)

Submission Link: https://apptrkr.com/2520000

Job Description:
The UCI Paul Merage School of Business is seeking candidates to fill one position in Organization and Management as Assistant Professor of Teaching (working title) to begin as early as July 1, 2022. This position is within the Lecturer with Security of Employment series. Achieving Security of Employment requires, in addition to excellent teaching and service, externally recognized professional and scholarly (published academic or applied research) achievement in the candidate’s specific discipline and/or in pedagogy. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking individuals with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research (academic, professional, and/or pedagogic) in Organization and Management and in service to the University and the Academy. A Ph.D. in management, organizational theory, sociology, psychology, or relevant discipline is required (must be completed by July 1, 2022). Candidates who have shown excellence in teaching in Master-level classes are strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with prior performance and experience.

Utah State University is inviting applicants for two tenure-track faculty positions.

Both positions are part of a department, college and university-wide cluster hire in social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Descriptions are below Please share with others in your networks who have research expertise in race and intersectionality.

Tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of the Sociology of Race and/or Ethnicity who employ mixed and/or qualitative methods, CLICK HERE FOR JOB AD. We especially welcome applications from scholars who take an intersectional approach to their research and teaching and whose research foci extends to other axes of inequality including but not limited to sexuality, gender identity, disability or immigrant status. This tenure-track, full-time (nine-month) position is based at the USU campus in Logan, Utah in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology.

Application review begins December 1, 2021. Search committee chair is Dr. Christy Glass, christy.glass@usu.edu. 

Tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Environment or Natural Resource Sociology, with expertise in environmental justice or governance of natural resources, CLICK HERE FOR JOB AD. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose research focuses on rural, indigenous, and/or marginalized populations, in the US or globally. This tenure-track, full-time (nine-month) position is based at the USU campus in Logan, Utah in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology. 

Application review begins November 15, 2021. Search committee chair is Dr. Jessica Schad, jessica.schad@usu.edu.

Position Description

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to fill an advanced assistant professor or associate professor position in the area of work and organizations to begin in Fall 2022. The candidate’s field of study may be in Sociology (any subfield) or adjoining disciplines so long as their course of study and subsequent research centers on organizations, broadly defined.

The normal teaching load is two courses per long semester (four per academic year). Two courses will be offered in the Human Dimensions of Organizations program to advance their curricular offerings. These will reflect that program’s needs for introductory courses in the field, research methods instruction, and applications of organizational research. The precise content of the courses may be tailored to fit the candidate’s interests and background. Despite the split teaching load, the candidate will be a full member of the Sociology Department, though formal affiliation in a cognate department may be possible upon request.

Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the Department of Sociology, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD. The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their experience, teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of research and teaching.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, relevant examples of scholarly work, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement through the online portal at: apply.interfolio.com/96185.

Applications must include a diversity statement addressing past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their research, teaching and/or service. In particular, the statement may highlight any experiences working with diverse populations – mentoring activities, research interests, committee service, courses taught, recruitment and retention activities – and describe how their professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in related activities would enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

Please address any questions to Ken-Hou Lin (lin@austin.utexas.edu), chair of the search committee. The department will begin reviewing applications November 5, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

UT Austin is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position funding is subject to budget availability.

Department, Rank, & Specialty: Sociology. Open Rank. Gender and Qualitative Methods.We seek a sociologist whose research focuses on gender, who does work in the US or internationally, and who uses qualitative methods, including ethnography, in their research. We are particularly interested in a scholar who works on and can teach courses on gender and intersectionality.Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to other strengths in the sociology department (please visithttps://www.maxwell.syr.edu/soc/Faculty_Research_Areas/) and to Maxwell School-wide priorities. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related discipline. In addition, candidates must have a demonstrated record of success in scholarly achievement and productivity, including a substantial research profile on an upward trajectory, as well as a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently a tenured associate or full professor. The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021.  For consideration, interested candidates must apply at www.sujobopps.com by completing a brief faculty application. Candidates must attach a letter of interest that includes a research statement, vita, one publication or writing sample, teaching statement, and a diversity statement.  A list of the names with contact information for three references should be provided at the time of application. Letters will be solicited at the time of application. 

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the assistant professor level in the field of public and nonprofit management. The position will begin in August 2022.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in public affairs, public policy, public administration, political science, economics, philanthropic studies, sociology, psychology, public health, or a related field by the time of the appointment. A promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have the capacity to contribute to GSPIA’s teaching in public and nonprofit management as well as the core courses in the Masters of Public Administration degree program. Courses will be primarily at the Master’s level.

While expertise in public and nonprofit management is required, we seek candidates with interdisciplinary interests and whose research and teaching complement the existing strengths of the School, complement GSPIA’s community engagement efforts, and illustrate adaptability to the changing environment in which nonprofit organizations find themselves. Potential areas of focus within this broader topical area include leadership, social entrepreneurship, collaborative governance, co-production and cross-sector collaboration, financial management, organizational resilience, and philanthropy, though this list is by no means exhaustive. Prospective faculty could apply these interests in the domestic and/or international context.  Additional international-specific issues of focus could, for example, include microfinance and international NGO advocacy.  We especially welcome those whose research is of relevance to underrepresented and marginalized communities in the United States and abroad.

Scholars with quantitative and/or qualitative methodological expertise are welcome—including those using mixed methods approaches—as are those who can teach relevant methods courses at the Master’s level and above.

GSPIA is a dynamic, multidisciplinary school focused on training future practitioners for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. GSPIA is home to several research centers that serve as points of outreach and intersection for faculty within our school, at Pitt, and externally. These include the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership, the Center for Governance and Markets, the Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation, and more. Additionally, GSPIA faculty are connected broadly with colleagues and schools at the University of Pittsburgh, including the University Center for Social and Urban Research, PittCyber, the University Center for International Studies, and more. In addition, GSPIA also has a presence at the Pitt Washington Center in Washington, D.C.

GSPIA’s students, staff, and faculty are committed to making significant contributions to society through public service.  We are committed to helping realize the vision of a more equitable and inclusive society. We embrace the diversity of experience of all members of our community, including those arising from differences of race, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, abilities/disabilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, geographic region, migrant/immigrant/refugee status, and veteran status. Our goal is a diverse, cosmopolitan community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, service, and/or community engagement will contribute to advancing this goal. Applicants are encouraged to address these issues in their application materials.

 Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter must address three areas: (1) research interests, (2) teaching interests and experience, and (3) experience with or plans to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, service, and community engagement. Letters of recommendation should be sent to Kaytlynn Pierra at GSFH@pitt.edu. Applications must be submitted by 10/27/2021 to receive full consideration, but the portal will remain open. Questions about the application process may be directed to Kaytlynn Pierra (gsfh@pitt.edu). Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Gary E. Hollibaugh, Jr. (gary.hollibaugh@pitt.edu). The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets