The Institute for Child & Youth Studies (I-CYS) at the University of Lethbridge seeks outstanding candidates with expertise in Child and Youth Studies to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship.

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
University of London

Department of Childhood, Families and Health
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (‘Snacking’ as Social Practice Novella Node)

The appointment is available from 1 March 2014 until 2 October 2014.

Annual salary will be at Grade 7 between £30,728 and £36,661 plus £2,323
London Allowance

This 7 month Post-Doctoral Fellowship, funded by the Institute of Education,
will be linked to ESRC’s National Centre for Research Methods Novella Node
(Narratives of varied everyday lives and linked approaches) that is based at
Thomas Coram Research Unit. The Postdoctoral fellow will be expected to
carry out analysis of existing data as part of the Node project, Families
and Food, to produce at least one sole authored and one co-authored paper in
high quality international journals, and to contribute to writing research
proposals for future food related research in TCRU.

You will focus on the topic of snacking in family life and draw on
historical and contemporary data sources to explore the possibilities and
usefulness of conceptualising snacking as ‘social practice’ (Shove et al.,
2012).

Research questions would include: How may snacking be defined for the
purposes of this study? What are the elements – materials, competences and
meanings – which constitute snacking as a performance? Which data are useful
for answering these questions? To which other social practices is snacking
linked and how?  When and where can its emergence be located historically?
What opportunities are afforded for social policy in conceptualising
snacking in this way?

Applicants who have completed a doctorate in sociology, anthropology,
history or other relevant social science are encouraged to apply.
Significant experience of the research area and understanding of theories of
social practice are essential. Experience of conducting ethnographic
research and/or re-use of qualitative or historical data would be an
advantage.

Reference:               7AC-CLCFH-5389

Closing date:          28 February 2014

To apply online please visit http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk or tel 020 7612 6159

We positively encourage applicants from all sections of under-represented
communities

Informal inquiries

Dr Rebecca O’Connell

r.oconnell@ioe.ac.uk

Social Foundations of Education

Department of Educational Policy Studies

College of Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

Professor of Childhood and Youth

Edge Hill University

EHP0022-0114

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Salary:  Negotiable
Location:  Ormskirk
Hours:  Full time

Edge Hill is a dynamic university with a clear sense of direction, a forward-thinking culture and significant resources to invest in its future. The University seeks exceptional individuals to join our intellectually stimulating, creative and inclusive community.

The Faculty of Arts & Sciences is a diverse grouping of academic and professional traditions, with a strong sense of identity and a fast-growing reputation for its research and teaching.  A number of openings have arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Faculty. We are particularly keen to continue to build our research capacity, and welcome applications from established researchers or those committed to developing their research careers.

We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Early childhood Studies. Candidates for professorships are expected to have a strong research and teaching profile, a successful track record in research income generation, experience of supervising doctoral vivas and of the external examining of research students.

This post offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of research and knowledge transfer in a key area within the Faculty’s portfolio. You will join a team of staff with research strengths in areas such as the law and policy for young children and families; social and development psychology; childhood education and care; diversity and equality; safeguarding young children and young people; international perspectives on children and families and youth culture.

The post will require an individual with the ability to integrate research and teaching, and with demonstrable experience of close collaborative working with other academics and professionals. Experience of contributing actively to the further development of their discipline through professional networks will also be important.

For informal enquiries about any of these vacancies, you may wish to contact Professor George Talbot, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Dean of Arts & Sciences, at George.Talbot@edgehill.ac.uk

For an online application form and job description, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs

Ref:  EHP0022-0114
Closing Date:  5 Mar 2014
Date Posted:  22 Jan 2014
More Information

Please send completed applications by e-mail to application@edgehill.ac.uk or to Human Resources, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP.

Equity for Children is looking for a new Program Manager – is it you?

If you have professional experience in the field of development, poverty, and human rights, and are looking to make a long-lasting impact as a Program Manager who is committed to advocating for children’s rights, then this position is for you.

Equity for Children (EFC) is a non-profit affiliated with the International Affairs graduate program at The New School who aims to raise awareness and promote advocacy and influential research, conduct interviews with field experts, send out monthly newsletters to subscribers, and conduct hands-on projects and collaborations with other universities and related organizations. We are partners with Equidad para la Infancia in Argentina and Equidade para a Infancia in Brazil. We envision a world where all children can enjoy their social, economic, cultural and political rights. We want to help build societies based on social justice and fair distribution of power and resources for children and their families, where all children are protected from harm and discrimination. Do you want to help us achieve the same?

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to jump right in as Program Manager and learn the ins and outs of the organization. Reporting to the Director of Equity for Children and working closely with the Director of Research and Programs, the Program Manager participates fully in all the research and programmatic activities of Equity for Children.  The Program Manager provides administrative oversight and develops, manages, coordinates and helps execute Equity for Children’s initiatives. This permanent, part-time position requires 20 hours weekly.

The core responsibilities of this position span over five key areas:

• Website Management and Social Media
• Administration
• Programming (Content)
• Marketing Communications
• Fundraising

The skills and qualifications of this position include:

• Strong interest and experience in the field of children’s rights and human rights
• Highly developed project management skills, very organized and attentive to detail
• Excellent organizational, written and communications skills
• Self-motivated and collaborative, team player
• Experienced working with multi-leveled organizations, such as executive director, advisory boards and deans
• Program management and fundraising experience
• High proficiency w/ WordPress, light HTML, and databases; experience with Adobe Photoshop and FinalCutPro programs is a plus
• Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish language strongly preferred
• Preference given to recent post-graduates or students with at least 2 semesters of graduate coursework completed at The New School or other higher level post-graduate universities

To learn more about the detailed responsibilities of this position, please click here.

Time Frame: The position will start training immediately. Formal employment starts March 15^th.

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to promote equity for children, please submit a cover letter and resume to equityforchildren@newschool.edu by Monday, February 24, 2014 with the subject line: ‘Program Manager – Equity for Children.’ We look forward to hearing from you!

Two exciting research fellow positions that have just opened up at the University of Sussex to join the Connectors Study research team on an international, five-year, cross-cultural study on children’s participation in public life funded by the European Research Council. Please feel free to forward this email to your students, colleagues, and anyone else you think might be suitable and interested in applying for the roles.

The role particulars and further information can be found at the links below

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/413 (Greece)

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/414 (India)

The Childhood and Social Institutions Program at Kings University College at
Western University in Ontario, Canada invites applications for a 1-year
limited-term appointment.

Information about the College and the Program are available at
http://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/interdisciplinary-programs/childhood-and-s
ocial-institutions/

The main responsibility of the appointment is teaching a 3-3 load in the
historical, cultural, and social study of childhood.  The Program has a
particular need in the area of childhood, discourse, and representation.

To apply please send a letter of interest and a c.v. to:

Dr. Alan Pomfret

CSI Program Coordinator

Pomfret@uwo.ca

Inquiries to the same.

Position:  Assistant Professor, Specialist in Children’s Literature
Department: English

Description:
The English Department at Rowan University has a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor of children’s literature.  We are seeking broadly trained candidates prepared to teach courses in children’s literature and young adult literature as well as a foundation course for English majors, survey courses in U.S. literature and/or British literature, and seminars in area(s) of expertise.  A 3/3 teaching load is guaranteed for the first two years and can be renewed annually with evidence of continuing scholarship.  Course load will sometimes be split between the Glassboro and Camden campuses.  No Composition.  Departmental and university service is expected.  Initial interviews will be conducted at MLA.   The position begins September 1, 2014.

Qualifications:
1)   Ph.D. in English, completed by September 1, 2014
2)   Evidence of excellence in teaching
3)   An active research agenda

Contact:

Candidates should submit a letter of application and acurriculum vitae to the Chair, Joseph L. Coulombe, using the Technomedia Applicant Tracking System:

http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/jobs/assistant-professor-specialist-in-children%E2%80%99s-literature-glassboro-new-jersey-job-3942992

The deadline is November 4, 2013.  Dossiers should be submitted only upon request.

General Information:
Rowan University is a comprehensive public institution that values high-quality teaching, scholarship, and service.  While our current enrollment is more than 11,000 students, our classes are small (20-30 students).  Research is supported by the university through travel support, internal grants, and load adjustment, although faculty are expected to pursue external funding as well.  Salary is competitive, and faculty positions fall under the State of New Jersey & AFT Collective Bargaining agreement.  Rowan University ranks in the top tier of universities in the region.  Less than 20 miles from Philadelphia, the area offers a variety of attractive urban, suburban, and rural living options.  For more information about Rowan University and the English Department, please visit http://www.rowan.edu.  All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity.