Announcements

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology (http://socanth.olemiss.edu) at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology and health, broadly defined, at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. Areas of preference include but are not limited to mental health, urban/rural health, global health, determinants of health, environmental health, and/or others. Candidates should have an active program of scholarly research and a strong commitment to teaching. Ph.D. in sociology or related field is required at the time of appointment.

This is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities include a 3/2 course load with undergraduate and graduate-level classes and thesis supervision. Ability to teach research methods and/or statistics is desirable. While service, research, and teaching will be within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, a portion of teaching responsibilities may be for the growing Society and Health Minor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses for both the sociology program and the society and health minor. They will also have the opportunity to be affiliated with the Center for Population Studies, which houses the State Data Center of Mississippi.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for scholars and students from historically underrepresented groups. The department is a vibrant intellectual community of award-winning teachers and scholars. Both the Sociology and Anthropology programs offer BA and MA degrees, and cross-disciplinary efforts - from team teaching to collaborative research - are welcomed. Many department faculty are affiliated with other units on campus, such as African American Studies, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the Croft Institute for International Studies, and the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. The department also houses the Grisham McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement and the Center for Archaeological Research. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the College of Liberal Arts offer resources and support for scholars conducting community-engaged research, and for scholars who incorporate undergraduate and graduate students into their research activities.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in sociology or related field by the time of appointment. They should also have an active research agenda in sociology and health, broadly defined, and ability to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate M.A. levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who expand existing department strengths. Ideal candidates will also have experience in teaching research methods and/or statistics and in collaborating with colleagues and community partners.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu by submitting the following documents: (1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching qualifications for the advertised position, (2) a C.V., (3) one sample of written work. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for further review will be asked to provide additional materials and three letters of reference (to be submitted by the candidate’s referees through the online application website).

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ana Velitchkova, chair of the search committee at avelitch@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-7421. The University of Mississippi is committed to equity in higher education and seeks to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into research, teaching, and service missions. Applicants from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of the David E. Bell Postdoctoral Fellowship. 

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at noon/12:00 PM EST (U.S.). 

The two-year Bell Fellowship is an interdisciplinary, postdoctoral training program designed for researchers and practitioners in the fields of population sciences and/or population health. Through self-directed research, selected candidates examine a broad range of critical issues, mostly from within the HCPDS’s focal areas: 1) aging societies; 2) youth, families, and social mobility; 3) work, policy, & well-being; and 4) population dynamics of climate change. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly seminars, professional development and other skill building activities, plus communications & media skills training. 

The salary is $75K/yr plus benefits and a generous research, travel, and computer fund. Open to eligible U.S. and international candidates.  

For detailed information and to apply, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/cpds or contact popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu 

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/postdoctoral-fellowships/bell-fellowship/

The following has been published with SDA member David Swanson as a co-author.

Cosby, A.G., Lebakula, V., Smith, C.N., Wanik, D.W., Bergene, K., Rose, A.N., Swanson, D., and Bloom, D.E. Accelerating growth of human coastal populations at the global and continent levels: 2000–2018. Sci Rep 14, 22489 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73287-x 

Abstract: Current human population growth along Earth’s coasts is on a collision path with anticipated consequences of increasing natural and anthropogenic induced coastal hazards. Using recently-available ambient, dasymetric data, we developed methods to estimate annual continental and global coastal populations from (2000–2018) measured horizontally from the shoreline inward. We found: (1) large concentrations of population in relatively small bands and regions along the coast (~ 2 billion within 50 km and ~ 1 billion within 10 km); (2) higher growth rates of coastal population than inland population (an addition of 463 million within 50 km and 233 million within 10 km); (3) strong influence of distance from the coast to predict population distribution; and (4) that macro population patterns and growth could be expressed and modeled as a power function at continental and global levels. Findings point to emerging macro population patterns along the coast as contributing to increasing anthropogenic effects on Earth systems and increasing human risks associated with sea-level rise, land subsidence, extreme weather, and public health. Reliable data tracking of the magnitude, spatial distribution and change of human populations in the coastal regions is essential for comprehensive coastal monitoring.

The Cornell Population Center (CPC) invites applicants for the Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowships. The position starts August 15, 2025 and will continue for 2 years, subject to a satisfactory first year evaluation. Selection is based on scholarly potential, ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings, and the support of a CPC faculty affiliate who will serve as mentor. Preference will be given to fellows with research interests in areas broadly related to the CPC’s four main areas: families & children; health behaviors & disparities; poverty & inequality; and immigration & diversity. Especially encouraged are applications from candidates whose research has significance for those countries on which the fellowship’s funder focuses – the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bermuda.

The Frank H. T. Rhodes Fellowships stand as a testament to the profound difference Frank Rhodes has made at Cornell by furthering scholarship and research in areas related to poverty alleviation, support for the elderly and disadvantaged children and youth, public health, and human rights. The postdoctoral program is designed to provide support through collaborations with faculty and to assist new scholars in launching their research programs.  Postdoctoral Associates devote most of their time to independent research but are expected to be actively involved in CPC activities and events. CPC offers an exciting intellectual environment for postdoctoral training in demography, with over 200 affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. See http://www.cpc.cornell.edu/ for more information about CPC.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in demography, economics, sociology, or another related social science discipline by August 15, 2025. 

Application Information: Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter that identifies a supportive CPC faculty sponsor; 2) CV; 3) statement proposing both an individual research project and a description of how the candidate will engage in a collaborative project with a CPC faculty affiliate, 4) acknowledgment of support from a CPC faculty mentor (In lieu of a letter of recommendation, please send your mentor’s and email address to population@cornell.edu with the subject line: Postdoc Mentor, and we will send them a form to complete); 5) example of written work; 6) three letters of recommendation; and 6) a description of experience with, and/or approaches to (past, current, or future), fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community—applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.

Materials should be submitted online to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28204

Pay Range: $61,008 to $ 87,000 – The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
• Unique applicable skills.

Applications will be reviewed on December 01, 2024, and continue until a candidate is selected. For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2024. 

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

The Cornell community embraces diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We value AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts persons of all races, ethnicities, and genders. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.

Description

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Demography and Health with a nine-month academic appointment starting Fall 2025. We are seeking candidates with the promise of national and international prominence in demography and health. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities.

Texas A&M University is one of the largest AAU universities in the United States with a student population of approximately 70,000 and is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the United States, particularly on “best value” and “affordability” (https://abpa.tamu.edu/accountability-metrics/recognitions). Texas A&M offers a wide range of research and collaboration opportunities for faculty including the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC); Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI); Women’s and Gender Studies Program; and Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Texas A&M University ranks in the top 10 university endowments in the United States and ranks among the top 10 U.S. public universities in research expenditures. It is a large research university in College Station/Bryan, a growing metropolitan community with attractive amenities and a low cost of living. It has close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin and Houston.

The Sociology Department is large and intellectually robust with roughly 30 faculty members, approximately 500 undergraduate majors, and 70 graduate students. Our current demography faculty engage issues such as internal and international migration, racial and ethnic disparities, health, and mortality. We expect this hire in demography and health to enhance the depth and breadth of our demography faculty by exploring issues which could include but are not limited to social determinants of health, fertility and health, and health disparities.

Qualifications

Completed Ph.D. in sociology or closely related field is required at time of start date. All methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and areas of concentration are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct innovative demographic research that will augment existing research areas within the department and have the potential for external funding. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate required courses and courses in population topics is desirable.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online through Interfolio at:  apply.interfolio.com/152946

Interested candidates must submit:

(1) Cover letter.

(2) Curriculum vitae.

(3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.

(4) Three confidential letters of reference.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. J. Kevin Barge (kbarge@tamu.edu).

Assistant Professor in Sociology of Health

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Health with a start date of August 18, 2025. This search is open in terms of research emphasis in the sociology of women’s health. We expect our new colleague to publish in major outlets, seek external funding from NIH, enhance our national and international research profile, and contribute to our ongoing effort to build cross-disciplinary connections with units across the University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center. This position comes with the opportunity to collaborate with the newly established interdisciplinary NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence in Big Data-Women’s Health. The regular tenure-track teaching load is two courses per semester (four per year). Candidates should be capable of teaching effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both in-person and online formats. For more information and to apply: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/28813BR

A complete online application for this position will include the following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement and documentation of teaching experience and effectiveness (such as sample syllabi and student course evaluations); a writing sample; and names and full contact information for three (3) references whom we may contact.

Only complete applications will be considered. Application review will begin September 25, 2024 (at the earliest) and continue until a pool of qualified applications is obtained. 

Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Jarron Saint Onge, jsaintonge@ku.edu.

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Michigan State University is hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions in the area of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Click here to learn more.

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. 

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for two tenure-system Assistant Professor positions in Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. These positions are part of a new research focal area in the Department of Sociology within the College of Social Science that addresses present and future challenges connected to race, class, gender, and sexuality in the context of social identities, inequities, and institutions. These 9-month academic year positions begin on August 16, 2025.

For the first position, we seek candidates who investigate race and ethnicity, with preference given to applicants with established expertise in Black identities, experiences, and/or communities utilizing quantitative methods (including but not limited to demography and population-level research). Successful candidates will examine drivers of social inequities, resilience, and resistance over time and/or across geographic areas. Such drivers may include, but are not limited to, physical environments and built infrastructure (e.g., accessibility of healthy food and clean water, and safe and reliable housing, community spaces, and transportation), social institutions (healthcare, employment, media, religion, family, state/governmental protection and/or surveillance), and/or social and psychological factors (e.g., education, class, sexuality, gender, social movements, resilience, and resistance). The second position is open to candidates with established expertise in race, class, gender, and/or sexuality and open to methodological approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate - PhD in Sociology or closely related field by the date of hire.

Minimum Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

• a PhD in Sociology or closely related field by the date of hire;
• graduate training and emerging expertise in sociology of race, ethnicity, and/or color, preferably incorporating intersectional analyses and methodological approaches that also consider class, gender, and/or sexuality; 
• a promising research agenda; 
• commitment to rigorous and ethical scholarship; 
• potential for (and/or record of) securing extramural funding;
• demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and/or engagement with broader publics.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• scholarly interests that connect with departmental strengths of health, medicine, and the body and/or environment, migration, and movements.

Required Application Materials

Applications must be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page at https://careers.msu.edu. Complete applications must include:

1. a cover letter;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a 1-page research statement that includes what position you are applying for;
4. a 1-page teaching statement;
5. a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence); and
6. contact information for three professional references.

 

CLICK TO APPLY HERE!

 

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Cliff Broman (Search Committee Chair) at broman@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On: 10/02/2024

Website: http://sociology.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The Department of Sociology has three signature areas: 1) Health, Medicine, and the Body; 2) Environment, Migration, and Movements; and 3) Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. This position is part of a cluster hire to further develop this third signature area: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Most faculty in the department perform research and teach courses across at least two of these areas. MSU sociologists have a rich history of interdisciplinary collaborations not only with other social scientists but also with humanists, physical scientists, and/or life scientists.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

SDA Member David Swanson has published the following article:

Swanson, D. A. (2024). Estimating the stochastic uncertainty underlying sample-based estimates of infant mortality in the Philippines: a first-time application to a country in the Southeast Asia/Pacific Basin region. Asian Population Studies, 1–18. https://doi-org.libweb.lib.utsa.edu/10.1080/17441730.2024.2398275

Abstract: Infant mortality is an important population health statistic that is often used to make health policy decisions. Unfortunately, these data are not available for all populations. A newly-developed method is presented for accounting for the stochastic uncertainty found in infant mortality rates (IMRs) estimated from sample surveys and for the first time applied to a country in the Southeast Asian/Pacific Basin area, the Philippines. The method is founded on the fact that there are two sources of variation in sample-based estimates of IMRs: (1) sample size; and (2) variation of infant deaths. The approach is aimed at taking into account stochastic uncertainty while preserving the information concerning the uncertainty due to sampling. In applying the method to the Philippines, the sample-based IMR estimates appear to perform well in terms of accounting for stochastic uncertainty. This finding is consistent with previous research assessing this approach in Africa and with variations, in Canada, Europe and the United States, which suggests that in the form presented here or in one of its variants, could successfully be employed not only elsewhere in the Southeast Asia/Pacific Basin region but in East Asia, North Asia, South Asia, and West Asia.

Call for Submissions: Issue on Relationships in Later Life
Journal of Elder Policy

The Editor-in-Chief, Eva Kahana PhD, of the Journal of Elder Policy invites abstract submissions for a Special Issue. Proposals should be emailed to the Managing Editor at kxb289@case.edu.

Important Dates:

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: October 15, 2024
• Deadline for Full Manuscript Submission: December 15, 2024

The Journal of Elder Policy invites submissions for a special issue focused on "Relationships in Later Life." As the global population continues to age, understanding the dynamics and impacts of relationships among older adults has become increasingly important. This special issue aims to explore a wide range of relationship dynamics in later life, including caregiving, intergenerational bonds, friendships, work connections, and other social and emotional connections.

We welcome submissions from researchers, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners that contribute to our understanding of relationships in later life and policies that relate to and foster these relationships. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Love and intimacy in later life
• Intergenerational relationships
• Social connectedness and support networks
• The importance of friendship networks
• Work and retirement; examining the implications of work-related relationships
• The role of caregiving relationships

Submission Guidelines: Authors interested in contributing to this issue should submit a 500-word abstract outlining the scope, methodology, key findings, and policy implications of their research. Abstracts should be submitted via email to Managing Editor, Dr. Kaitlyn Langendoerfer (kxb289@case.edu) by October 15. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed.

About the Journal: The Journal of Elder Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley that features original interdisciplinary research on issues related to aging and policy. More information about the aims and scope of the journal can be found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/27677451/homepage/productinformation.html

SDA Member David Swanson's Concurrent Session has been accepted to be presented at the 47th Annual Conference conference of the Fulbright Association, taking place virtually on November 8 – November 9, 2024. The proposal was carefully reviewed by members of the Fulbright Association and the Conference Selection Committee, and it stood out as an excellent addition to the conference agenda!

This presentation is of a paper by David Swanson and Rich Verdugo: Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050.

Session Title: Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050 (SESS-4)

Session Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Session Time: 2:15:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Session Format: Presentation - Live Zoom Style

Focus Area: Security and Diplomacy

Abstract: Aging populations have become a major focus in demographic research. We take a “macro” perspective on the future of population aging in a first-ever examination of the Western Hemisphere as a whole, which we have divided into four regions, The Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. We find that the Western Hemisphere is facing a substantial increase in the population aged 65 years and over. Although there is some variation across its four regions, the population in the Western Hemisphere aged 65 years and over is expected to more than double between 2020 and 2050, increasing from 121 million into 245 million by 2050, an increase of 124 million, (102%). Coinciding with the expected increases in the older population are decreases in both the pre-school (ages 0-4) and the school age population (ages 5-19). The pre-school population in the Western Hemisphere is expected to decline by 5.5 million (-7.4%) between 2020 and 2050 and the school age population by 18 million (-7.8%). We discuss some of the policy implications of these changes for the Western Hemisphere as a whole, its four regions and selected individual countries.