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The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor (tenure-track) appointment in sociology. The area of specialization is open. The preferred start date is August 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to graduate level courses and mentorship in quantitative research methods, statistics, and data analysis in addition to offering other undergraduate and graduate courses. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology houses a PhD program in sociology featuring specializations in four broad areas: crime, law, and deviance; inequality, diversity, and equity; social psychology and group processes; and the sociology of religion. https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=25622&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

I am a professor at Tulane University (learn about me at www.ilanahorwitz.com). I am seeking a graduate student in Economics or Sociology to assist with data analysis for a project on the socioeconomic trajectory of American Jews over the past 50-100 years. This position requires strong skills in analyzing data across multiple datasets. The ideal candidate will have an interest in social class, inequality, and mobility trends, with a focus on quantitative research.

Anthony J. Blasi (1946-2024) Anthony (Tony) Blasi was born April 3, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio to Emmanuel A. Blasi and Mary Ella (Marshall) Blasi, one of five children. He spent most of his childhood in Santa Clara County, California and graduated from St. Francis High School in Mountain View. One sister predeceased him. He earned the A.B. in history from St. Edward’s University in Austin,Texas, and taught at the secondary level in Sherman Oaks, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed the Ph.D. in sociology and anthropology at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1974. Most of his academic career was spent teaching at Tennessee State University.