Please see below. The position seems especially interesting to scholars interested in eHealth, Mobile Technologies, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences School of Nursing Faculty Position Announcement Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences University of California, San Francisco Vacancy No: The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) announces a search for a tenure track faculty position in Medical Sociology, to be filled by September 1, 2012 (preferred, but later start date may be negotiable). Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending upon the finalist's level of experience. We are seeking a sociologist with an established funding record or whose research has great promise for a solid funding trajectory. Candidates should be academically prepared to teach classes in science and technology studies, qualitative research methods and medical sociology. Preferred areas of expertise include science and technology studies, qualitative research methods, medical sociology, global health, environmental health and health policy. A major research initiative at the School of Nursing is underway, focusing on the development, adoption, and evaluation of technology innovations (e.g., remote monitoring, mobile applications, telehealth) in health education, promotion, and care. Candidates who can contribute to and collaborate with others working on this initiative are especially invited to apply. Candidates should have a research program that will be synergistic with departmental teaching and research directions. Candidates at the senior level must be willing and able to contribute to the leadership of the department, through periodic rotation to the Department Chair position. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 1 2012. Applicants must hold the PhD in sociology at the time of application. *Description of the Doctoral Program in Sociology:* The principal aim of the Program in Sociology is to educate students interested in professional careers as sociologists in academic and/or applied contexts with an emphasis on the study of issues in health, illness, medicine, health care, and the analysis of health and public policies. Coursework in the program is aimed at enabling students to develop their understanding of and capacities to use sociological theory; develop both qualitative and quantitative research skills, and statistical capacities; develop a sociological perspective on the many dimensions of health, illness, medicine, and health care; develop the focused, independent research project necessary for completion of the doctoral dissertation; and ultimately contribute to the advancement of sociological knowledge. *Distinctive Characteristics of the Doctoral Program in Sociology* Situated on a health sciences campus, the Program's substantive emphases lie in the sociology of health, illness, medicine, health care policy and institutions. Within this domain, students select areas of emphasis including: (1) aging, chronic illness, and disability; (2) health care economics and policy; (3) science, technology and medicine studies; and (4) gender, race/ethnicity, health and health disparities. Faculty also have expertise in violence as a health issue, HIV/AIDS prevention, ethics of contemporary genetics, corporate behavior in health and health care, privatization, and global health. The theoretical bases of the program focus on classical, interactionist, and contemporary sociological perspectives, and the program has a dual orientation toward qualitative and quantitative research methods. T hese orientations reflect the current interests of SBS faculty, medical sociology, and the health and science orientation of the campus (see also http://nursing.ucsf.edu/medsoc). The Doctoral Program in Sociology at UCSF is one of the top Sociology programs and was recently ranked 6th in the nation by the National Research Council. *Program in Nursing & Health Policy* Also within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is the Program in Nursing Health Policy, whose principal aim is to educate Master's and PhD students interested in academic careers in nursing with an emphasis on the study of policy issues in nursing, public health, health systems, and health care. Coursework in the program is aimed at enabling students to develop their understanding of and capacities to use theory; develop research skills and statistical capacities; and develop skills in strategic policy analysis; and for PhD students, develop the focused, independent research project necessary for completion of the doctoral dissertation. All students are prepared for leadership roles that will ultimately contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession and the field of health policy. Doctoral students must be admitted to the School of Nursing doctoral program and then elect an emphasis on health policy and they must take core courses in the nursing doctoral program along with specialty courses in health policy. _Major Areas of Responsibility_ 1. Teaching and advising doctoral students in sociology and nursing. 2. Establishing/engaging in ongoing programs of research congruent with emphases of the department and/or other organized research units on campus. 3. Disseminating research knowledge and engaging in professional activities at local, regional, national and international levels. 4. Contributing to the leadership and direction of the Doctoral Program in Sociology, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the School of Nursing, and UCSF. UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women. Submit Applications to: Shari L Dworkin, Ph.D., M.S., Chair, Search Committee Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences University of California, San Francisco 3333 California Street Suite 455 San Francisco, CA 94118 Phone: 415-476-9487 E-mail: shari.dworkin@ucsf.edu A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of key publications, and most recent syllabi for medical sociology (including STS) and qualitative methods courses you have taught. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee. -- Simon Gottschalk, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator Department of Sociology CBC B-244 University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NBV 89154-5033 Phone: 702-895-0266 Fax: 702-895-4800 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415879910/