Social Science Quantitative Laboratory Fellow
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 8, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Statistics, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Swarthmore College is seeking an individual to serve as a limited term Fellow in its Social Sciences Quantitative Lab (SSQL). This is a 4-month part-time leave replacement position, starting in mid-November 2024.
The SSQL Fellow will promote students’ quantitative skills by providing tutorial services that support the coursework and research component of courses in the social science curriculum. More information about the SSQL can be found here: https://www.swarthmore.edu/social-sciences-quantitative-laboratory .
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. It is located in the suburbs roughly 10 miles west of Philadelphia and 15 miles north of Wilmington and has a SEPTA stop right on campus.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and hosting in-person workshops and in-class visits in
support of quantitative methods teaching in Political Science and
Sociology/Anthropology, to familiarize students with statistical
software (R and Excel) and to help them acquire associated data
skills (collecting, managing, visualizing, analyzing,
exporting)
- Providing consultative support to students during regular
in-person or remote office hours and by appointment, including
assisting students with the identification, manipulation, and
analysis of data sets for their empirical research projects
- Collaborating with social science faculty teaching quantitative
courses on how best to support their courses and their
students
- Creating additional opportunities for students with less
experience in quantitative and computational methods to develop
skills and confidence
- Master of Arts/Science (MA or MS), or equivalent, in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
- Expertise in R and Excel
- Familiarity with preparing and analyzing data for quantitative
social science research
- Excellence in inclusive teaching
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two individuals who can serve as references at: http://apply.interfolio.com/156760 . In your cover letter, describe briefly your knowledge of R and other statistical software and what experiences or interests make you a strong tutor of students from diverse backgrounds.
Applications received by October 21, 2024 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions you may have to Christina Dahl, Political Science Department at CDahl1@swarthmore.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
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- http://www.swarthmore.edu/
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