Vacancy: University of Iowa

The Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) and the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (DWLLC) at the University of Iowa invite applications for a tenure-track joint position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Transnational Sexuality Studies. Desired areas of additional expertise include gender studies, literary and cultural studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of topics such as diaspora, translation, migration, and global flows. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in one of the foreign languages taught in the DWLLC (for a complete listing of these languages see http://clas.uiowa.edu/dwllc) and be willing and able to deliver instruction at all levels of the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. Candidates should apply by submitting a curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly describing their research and teaching interests in Transnational Sexuality Studies.

 The Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies, The Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the University of Iowa are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, see: http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/61381

Vacancy: Research Associate in Durham Law School, Durham University

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate to work with Professor Clare McGlynn in undertaking research, publishing and disseminating research findings and preparing grant applications in the broad field of gender, law and crime. The position is full-time, for two years (grade 7) and the successful applicant will be part of an exciting inter-disciplinary network of scholars engaged in gender-related research within Durham University. You will actively participate in the activities of relevant research groups, including Gender and Law at Durham (GLAD), the Centre for Sex, Gender and Sexualities and the Crime, Violence and Abuse group based in the School of Applied Social Sciences. For further information, please contact Clare McGlynn on Clare.McGlynn@durham.ac.uk. Closing date: mid-Sept (check jobs.ac.uk)

Vacancy: Two Postgraduate Chartered Studentships

Readers may be interested in the following two vacancies.  Given the number of PG researchers who seem to read my blog, I hope posting these vacancies from time to time is useful but if it's becoming irritating, please let me know! :-)

Two Postgraduate Chartered Studentships

The Open University,

Faculty of Social Sciences

Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Stipend £13,590 per annum

Start date 1^st January 2012

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for two fully-funded PhD Charter Studentships commencing January 2012 within the Department of Social Policy and Criminology. These studentships will be allied with the ESRC-funded research project Enduring Love? Couple relationships in the 21^stcentury. Research undertaken is, therefore, expected to link to this project. Full details are available at:www.enduringlove.co.uk

Charter Studentship 1: the focus of research undertaken by this Studentship should address a dimension of the central research topic of the Enduring Love project; that is experiences of long-term couple relationships in contemporary Britain.

Charter Studentship 2: this Studentship is being funded in collaboration with Relate , the UK relationship counselling service; applications should be focused on the provision and experience of relationship support. Information about Relate is available at: http://www.relate.org.uk and details about the Relate Institute, a centre of excellence for relationship studies, can be found at:www.relateinstitute.ac.uk

For detailed information or email the Recruitment Co-ordinator (socsci-phd-applications@open.ac.uk) quoting the reference number RD/SS/13.

To apply, go to www.open.ac.uk/employment

Closing date: midday on Thursday 10 November 2011. Interview date: Monday 28 November 2011.

Vacancy: Research Associate

Readers may be interested in the following vacancy at Kent Uni:

Ref SS0470 Location Medway Job Type Research Contract Type Fixed Term Salary Type Per Annum Salary (£) 30870 - 30870

SS0470, SSPSSR, Closing date: 11 Nov 2011  The Role We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate who will work with Professor Phil Hubbard and Dr Rachela Colosi (Lincoln University) on an ESRC-funded research project ‘Sexualisation, nuisance and safety: Sexual Entertainment Venues and the management of risk’. This study will, for the first time, attempt to establish the impacts of lap dance clubs and related sites of adult entertainment on the communities in which they are located. Such clubs emerged in the 1990s, with the licensing system regarding these as sites of public licensed entertainment rather than as sex premises. The researcher in this project will be charged with collecting and analysing this evidence from four UK cities.  In addition to this prime responsibility for data collection, the post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project and provide the management link with stakeholder organisations. The Person You will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline along with experience of undertaking research on issues pertaining to gender and/or sexuality.  You will have experience of collecting and analysing data and of writing up research findings in the form of a report, dissertation or thesis.  With the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in written and spoken English you will also be able to plan own day-to-day research activity and workload within the framework of the agreed programme.  You will have a willingness to organise and lead night-time guided walks in case study cities in the South East and East Midlands. For a complete person specification please refer to the job description. The Department The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is one of the largest departments of its type in the UK, and is the largest department in the Faculty of Social Science. It is made up of two main groups of teaching staff: the Social Policy and Sociology group (which includes Criminology and Cultural Studies at Canterbury, and Social Sciences and Criminal Justice at Medway) and the Tizard Centre (for the study of learning disability), and two main research units: the Centre for Health Service Studies, the Personal Social Services Research Unit (which houses the Kent Centre for Criminal Justice). The School is split between the Canterbury campus and Medway campus. Further Information Closing date for applications: 11 November 2011 Interviews are to be held: week commencing 21 November 2011 Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post (please do not send your application directly to the department).

http://jobs.kent.ac.uk/fe/tpl_kent01.asp?s=FoQnTYvIgXJoLlXgd&jobid=35925,2335252365&key=20369092&c=652115792334&pagestamp=semddqfhcvudqchekr

Vacancy: Post Graduate Academic Assistant in Law

I thought some readers might be interested in the following vacancy at Sunderland. I lead the law and society research cluster and I'm happy to talk about that aspect with anyone interested in applying.

University of Sunderland

Faculty of Business and Law

Post Graduate Academic Assistant

£18,425 - £22,237

4 year Fixed Term Contract

We are an innovative, forward-thinking and inspirational University with international reach and remarkable local impact. The Faculty of Business and Law has almost 3,000 students worldwide, and is committed to providing programmes that combine academic excellence with practical, vocational and transferable skills.

The Faculty hosts the Centre for Research into the Experience Economy (CREE) that provides a supportive research environment and culture for world-leading and internationally excellent research. This appointment is critical to the development and success of our vibrant new research strategy.

We are seeking to appoint a PGAA over the coming months with a view to contributing to the learning, teaching and research environments of the Faculty, to deliver against its vision 'to be an enterprising and innovative brand of business and law education, and our services to business industry and the wider regional, national and international communities'. You will be expected to perform teaching duties, appropriate to University lecturing staff, for up to half of a normal full-time academic teaching load, combined with study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Post Graduate Academic Assistant in Law

Ref. FBL038/1934

The Department of Law has steadily been improving its reputation for research and particularly research which feeds directly into the student learning experience. Applicants should be looking to develop their research in one of two areas, both of which are supportive of the curriculum and academic philosophy of the Department.

1. Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (encompassing any aspect of substantive Criminal Law; Partial Defences to Murder; Consent; Complicity; General Defences; Property Offences; Organised Crime and Terrorism; Public Order Offences; Detention and Control Orders; Surveillance).

2. Law and Society (encompassing Law and Sexuality; Human Rights; Family Law; Aspects of Private International Law; Sports Law and Education Law - including Legal Education).

The University of Sunderland application form and role profiles for the above post can be obtained via www.sunderland.ac.uk/jobs or by contacting the HR Department on 0191 515 2055.

For additional information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Sonal Minocha, Associate Dean of Resources, Research and External Engagement on 0191 515 3613 or email: sonal.minocha@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing date: 14th November 2010.

It is expected that selection for this role will take place week commencing 6th December 2010.
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