5 sociology jobs found

UCCE Area Director (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties) Concord, CA, Job ID 82531 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE programs in cooperation with county governments in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers as appropriate. Serve as a county lead for the University of California Cooperative Extension division in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Secure county budgets and resources that grow UCCE presence and efforts in the region. Build relationships and synergies to deploy UCCE research to address regional needs. Supervision and/or oversight of county employees. Understand and communicate value of UCCE impact to county partners and others. Oversight and administration of UCCE...

York University Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS)   First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3824 Position Summary: Reporting to the Director for the Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services ( MASS ), the Assistant Director of Student Engagement contributes to the overall mission of the MASS Office by providing advisement and education to students and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). This position supports students through the exploration of identity development and fosters an active learning environment that enhances their awareness on the ways culture informs community and personhood. The assistant director provides support for MASS and the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs with cultural programming that aligns with divisional goals. The assistant director also collaborates with campus partners on student engagement, recruitment, retention, progress, and completion initiatives. Further, they are responsible for various levels of academic support,...

Director of Cultural Engagement & Enrichment Job Description Summary: The Director of Cultural Engagement & Enrichment will be responsible for a broad scope of programs, trainings, support structures and initiatives, as well as advising, mentoring, and collaborating with cultural clubs, units, and organizations in support of the mission of the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Mission Integration, with particular emphasis on supporting the success and engagement of the University of La Verne ( ULV ) diverse student population. The primary duties for this position include directing all aspects of support including stragetic planning, student success, advising, and center operations which includes implementing, evaluating, and advocating for the creation of support structures to more fully engage and support our historically marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black/African American students and the Give Something Back ( GSB ) Scholars. To this...

Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences American University in Cairo The American University in Cairo (AUC) is the leading English-language higher education institution in North Africa and the Middle East. Accredited in the United States and rooted in the center of the intellectual and cultural life of the Arab world, the University has offered exceptional liberal arts and professional education for over a century. Situated on an award-winning 260-acre green campus in New Cairo, Egypt, the five schools and nine centennial labs of AUC are committed to making substantial contributions to Egypt and the global community in a variety of fields by fostering a culture of leadership, lifelong learning and service among its graduates. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSS) lies at the heart of the learning experience that AUC offers. Through its nine departments—Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies; Arab and Islamic Civilizations; Arts; English and...