Interested in qualitative research methods but not sure where to start? Conducting a qualitative dissertation and looking for some guidance? Simply want to know what qualitative research is and why people are so excited about it? Come check out the Qualitative Research Workshop Series!
Defining and Conceptualizing Human Rights by Arita Balaram Inspired by conversations from our last national URBAN national conference, Defining and Conceptualizing Human Rights by Arita Balaram explores the utility of human rights language for community-engaged research and action. This work asks how we might situate local uses of the human rights approach
The Connecticut College Education Department has an opening for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education. The position emphasizes an interest in critical pedagogy and public education to align with our department’s commitment to critical pedagogy and public education. The posting also highlights scholarship
In this intensely powerful and personal new text, Michelle Fine widens the methodological imagination for students, educators, scholars, and researchers interested in crafting research with communities. Fine shares her struggles over the course of 30 years to translate research into policy and practice that can enhance the human condition and
The Urban Studies Program (URST) at Trinity College announces a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level focused on Sustainable Urban Development, with a comparative global perspective. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with some range of the following preferred qualifications and expertise: sustainable urban development and environmental policy, international
In The Fight for America’s Schools, Barbara Ferman brings together a diverse group of contributors to investigate how parents, communities, teachers, unions, and students are mobilizing to oppose market-based reforms in education. Drawing on a series of rich case studies, the book illustrates how disparate groups can forge new alliances
New York University is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist to work under the supervision of Dr. June Ahn. This is a 3-year position.
The Department of Sociology at California State University, San Bernardino invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in sociology beginning September 2018.
URBAN Education Node Human Rights Webinar (Wed, May 24, 12pm-1:15pm Mountain Standard time): The purpose of the webinar is to facilitate coalition building that helps educators understand how to partner with human rights organizations and use human rights frameworks to support cities, schools and communities in addressing human rights violations.
The URBAN newsletter is now available here, and it includes updates about national URBAN events and node activities during the Spring / Summer of 2017.