Social Science Quantitative Laboratory Fellow

Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Application Instructions

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.