Dr. Eun-Ok Im is conducting an Internet study on the physical activity attitudes among diverse ethnic groups of middle-aged women (40-60 Y/O). Since your organization is mainly aimed at Hispanic communities, we believe that Hispanic women who are in your organization will benefit from participating in this study. Hispanic women’s participation in our study will give us a more complete data sample; furthermore, Hispanic women’s opinions and experiences are very imperative and cannot be neglected because the Hispanic population is expanding very quickly in America.
JOB: Asst Prof Quant Family Methods, ASU
The School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD), an interdisciplinary unit at Arizona State University (https://www.asu.edu/ssfd), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on quantitative family methods beginning Fall 2010. He/she will be expected to teach advanced quantitative methods courses and to take part in interdisciplinary research. For this position, successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent by time of appointment in family sciences, sociology, psychology, or a related field, and have evidence of research in areas related to the study of family processes and/or family dynamics. Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding in these areas also is required. The successful candidate also must have advanced training/coursework in quantitative methods, evidence of the ability to use these methods in published research, and the demonstrated potential to teach advanced quantitative methods courses at the graduate level. Preference also wilbe given to those who have evidence of working in collaborative interdisciplinary settings.
JOB: Women & Gender Studies & Religion, U Toronto
Assistant Professor in Women & Gender Studies and Religion (tenureâ€stream appointment)
The Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Women & Gender Studies and Religion. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor andwill begin July 1, 2010.
Qualified candidates should have completed the PhD in a related discipline with a focus in the area of women and gender studies and religion, and with a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level and an emerging record of scholarly accomplishments. Breadth of training and ability to teach a wide range of courses will be a major asset. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a diverse program of courses in feminism and sexuality as well as the historical study of religion. The particular religion (or religions) of specialization will be determined by the successful applicant’s profile, but should complement the department’s other resources in the historical study of religion. The successful candidate will also be appointed to the tri-campus graduate Centre for the Study of Religion, with the same graduate responsibilities as colleagues at the other campuses of the University of Toronto.
Rest in Peace, poeta Angela de Hoyos
Angela de Hoyos, grande dame of Chicano poetry, dies in S.A. By Elaine Ayala Chicana poet Angela de Hoyos, considered the “grande dame of Chicano poetry,” died Thursday in San Antonio. In the 1970s, her poet fueled the Chicano Movement and her work continued to inspire generations of poets. “Angela and her partner Moses Sandoval … Read more
MALCS 2009 – new officers
See new individual pics at the main site
Near UCDavis? Help with research….
Estimada MALCS:
My name is René Venegas, and I am a fourth year medical student here at UC Davis, and currently conducting research this year with the department of emergency medicine and the California Clinical Forensics Medical Training Center to improve the health care system response to men and women who are victims of sexual assault. I hope you can forward this message to your members who may be interested in participating.