Department of Sociology
The Institute of Reading Development is now hiring summer teachers for its live online reading skills programs for students of all ages. The programs provide students with the skills, books, and experiences they need to achieve greater success in school and beyond.
The Institute will provide comprehensive training and ongoing support for its teachers, so they do not require teaching certification or experience to apply. All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and must be available to teach classes five days a week, including both weekend days. They are looking for full-time teachers with availability to work 37-40 hours per week during the summer. There will be some opportunities for continued employment with the Institute after the summer. Successful Institute teachers:
- Have a undergraduate degree
- Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure.
- Are responsible and hard-working, with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Are comfortable and confident with technology.
- Are patient and supportive with students and parents.
Learn more at https://readingprograms.org/about-us/.
The Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) Research Internship Summer 2021 is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in conducting data-driven research in the disability sector. This 12-week unpaid remote summer internship program supports emerging policy makers, researchers, and data analysts interested in the disability sector. Research opportunities will span topic areas across: Assistive Technology, Federal and State Programs, CSR Programs, Inclusivity in Advertisements and Non-compliance with Employment-Related ADA.
To learn more about our organization, the internship program, and the roles we are currently hiring for, please look at the website. You can also follow our Instagram to learn about the work our past interns have done. If you are interested in applying, please follow this link to the application. The deadline is April 15th by 11:59 PM PST. Interviews will start on a rolling basis on April 15th and all candidates will be selected by April 30th.
American Institutes for Research is recruiting for a research assistant position that can be based in the Chapel Hill Office. Click here for detailed information.
Dive into the study of food and how its production impacts our lives. The student cohort will travel across North Carolina and beyond and get hands-on learning at the Duke Campus Farm. Apply for the Duke Immerse Imagining the Future of Food Fall 2021 by May 4, 2021. Details at MyExperientialEd!
DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:
- Holding police departments accountable
- Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline
- Reining in predatory lenders
- Expanding access to primary health and dental care
- Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
- Fighting for immigrants' rights
Positions will begin on August 9th in:
- South Carolina: Charleston
- Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Sarasota, St. Petersburg
- Georgia: Savannah
- Kansas: Topeka, Lawrence, Wyandotte County, Johnson County
- Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington
Starting salary $40,000/year + benefits. DART organizations are largely made up of low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply.
To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact moe@thedartcenter.org or 602-510-4658.
Duke Seniors: What Are You Doing After Graduation? Duke’s undergraduate students are well known for their ability to reason, analyze, and understand in unprecedented ways. You set the standard for academic energy and exploration in the sciences, liberal arts, and engineering. In recognition of that excellence, Fuqua offers current Duke seniors preferred admission considerations in any of our one-year master’s programs: MMS: Foundations of Business, MMS: Duke Kunshan University, and MQM: Business Analytics. Deadline is April 19th, and positions start July 2021. For more information, click Duke+Fuqua Program.
Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Research Support provides updated information about the latest research funding opportunities for Duke students. Check out the Undergraduate Research Support Programs here.
UCR Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being. The Center is recruiting participants for an online study of how working memory training leads to cognitive benefits. You must be 18 years or older to participate and if chosen, you'll be asked to fill out some surveys, conduct a few cognitive tests and complete the working memory training. The study is only 11 business days long and is done all within the comfort of your home on your personal phone or tablet. Not only will you receive access to our brain training software for free, but there are also giveaways to win rewards such as gift cards valued $5-$100 or the grand prize of a brand new iPad. To enroll, simply click HERE