Book Review Assistant

Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM online or in-person, as needed.

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The Sociology Department seeks to advance sociological knowledge and the public's understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. We work to generate significant social scientific advances that push the field forward, provide outstanding education opportunities to our graduate and undergraduate students, and enhance the public's understanding on questions of major societal importance. Together we value excellence and innovation in scholarship and teaching; intellectual leadership and impact beyond the university; and high impact, multi-method, and collaborative research. The Department of Sociology is committed to being leaders in fostering a professional environment where all members can achieve their full potential in service of education, discovery, and societal well-being.

Position will serve as Social Forces Journal Review Assistant. Position will be responsible for coordinating book reviewer communications, tracking submissions from reviewers as well as book shipments, and maintaining academic writing standards in all submissions.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Previous experience in sociology research, academic writing standards, communicating with book reviewers and coordinating book reviews.

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