Research in Social Science and Disability Volume 16 Disability and the Future of Work(ers) Editors: Fitore Hyseni, Lisa Schur, Doug Kruse, and Peter Blanck Call for book chapters: Abstracts due October 15, 2023 Call for book chapters on the future of work for workers with disabilities in the U.S., exploring challenges and possibilities in the changing workplace and employment landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted long standing uncertainties and disparities, with low employment rates, precarious jobs, and limited protections for people with disabilities. Recent changes in the workplace, such as remote / alternative work assignments and emerging technologies, have shown promise to benefit and/or harm workers with disabilities. Changing employment policies may exacerbate inequality and/or enhance worker's bargaining power, promoting more inclusive employment and employer policies. We invite theoretical, methodological, and empirical papers using social scientific approaches to examine trends, challenges and opportunities in the workplace and employment landscape. Possible topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * The impact of emerging, assistive and automated technologies on the workplace and employment outcomes of people with disabilities * Impact of employment and other policies in changing work practices and increasing or decreasing employment disparities * Intersectional analyses of the impact of employment trends and outcomes * Labor organizing strategies of people with disabilities post-COVID-19 * Employment outcomes of people with disabilities engaged in contingent, precarious, or gig work * Remote and alternative work arrangements and implications for workers with disabilities * COVID-19 and the health, success, and inclusion of workers with disabilities * Strategies to increase disability inclusion and representation Abstracts should be 500-1000 words and submitted as Word documents or PDFs. Abstracts should be organized in the following sections: Purpose, Approach, Findings (anticipated findings are sufficient at this stage), and Implications. All papers should adhere to the stylistic requirements of Emerald Publishing: http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/ebooks/author_guideli nes.htm The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 October 2023, and for complete chapter submission 15 April 2024. Send inquiries and abstracts to: fhyseni@syr.edu.

Greetings, everyone! I'm just sharing a job posting of possible interest to those with an interest in aging studies. This is not my institution, so please contact the department chair, Dr. Sarah Connolly (sarah.connolly@depaul.edu) with any questions. The Department of Health Sciences in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting September 1, 2024. The successful candidate will be broadly trained in gerontology, aging studies, and/or related fields. The Department of Health Sciences currently serves over 500 undergraduate students pursuing a B.S. degree with concentrations in 'Bioscience' or 'Public Health Studies'. We are developing a new Master's degree in Gerontology and offer minors in 'Public Health Studies' and 'Bioethics and Society'. Our faculty train students to address individual and community health using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education in a diverse environment and an interest in contributing to a multidisciplinary department, including building a new graduate program. Our faculty collaborate with external partners and other units within the University, including the Master's in Public Health Program and the Center for Community Health Equity. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate courses in topics relevant to gerontology, core undergraduate courses in the department, and new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. DePaul faculty teach 6 courses per year across 3 quarters and are eligible for a pre-tenure research leave. Applicants are expected to develop an active and productive research program including publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Service to the department, college and university also is expected. *About the College* The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. *About the University* With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness or potential as an instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses, and a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator. DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Qualifications Applicants should have: · Doctoral degree or equivalent; · Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching; · Demonstrated record of or potential for productive scholarship. Application Instructions A complete application should include the following: · A cover letter addressing interest in the position; · Curriculum vitae; · Teaching statement that articulates experiences and plans (1 page); · Research plan, including details for student involvement (1-2 pages); · Diversity statement (1 page); · Three letters from professional references · Apply at https://academics.depaul.edu/faculty-jobs/Pages/position-detail.aspx?dpusearchbyid=606595 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/academics.depaul.edu/faculty-jobs/Pages/position-detail.aspx?dpusearchbyid=606595__;!!OToaGQ!oUD9Tdm7DK04cjXGj1bivMAV3gdzm2Ntcx9WSphJpe0gmtzWcNFnwI6B7BWrzJsFob8-pM-iWpdJZceNOiU$> Review of applications will begin *November 15, 2023* and continue until the position is filled. For further questions about this position please contact the department chair, Dr. Sarah Connolly (sarah.connolly@depaul.edu). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. *Safety and Security Statement - Clery Act:* A copy of DePaul University's Safety and Security Information Report and Fire Safety Report is available upon request. The report includes statistics about crimes that occurred on campus and public property immediately adjacent to campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual assault and other matters. It also includes fire statistics, fire safety practices and standards of the institution. 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Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. *Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:* Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. 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