Zippy News: NCFR Olson Grant Announces 2022 Recipients

NCFR Weekly Zippy News

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022

NCFR Olson Grant Announces 2022 Recipients
2022 Thursday Plenary: Surviving “Murder Town USA”
Review and Discuss Working Theories at TCRM 2022
CFLE Conversation on Academic Internships (Sept. 22)
Webinar: Transitions in Academic Leadership (Sept. 26)
CFLE Exam Administered at NCFR Conference
New: What Do Family Science Undergrads Learn?
Member News: Shreffler, Fish, Trask, Walker, and Esteinou
On the Bookshelf: Journeys through Emerging Adulthood
Represent Your Degree Program at the University Receptions
Last Call for Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers
Video of the Week: How Pumpkin Spice Latte Became a Phenomenon
7 New Employment Opportunities

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NCFR Olson Grant Announces 2022 Recipients

NCFR and David H. Olson, Ph.D., are proud to recognize Bethany Willis Hepp, Ph.D., CFLE; Katie Hrapczynski, Ph.D., LMFT; and Cheryl Fortner, Ph.D., (pictured left to right) as the 2022 recipients of the NCFR Olson Grant: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice.

Now in its third year, this $10,000 annual grant is available to NCFR members working to creatively contribute to the discipline of Family Science by effectively uniting research, theory, and practice in their work.

The proposed study, A Multimethod Approach to Understanding Transitions to Adoptive Parenthood, will test the theoretical model published by Dr. Hepp, that utilizes symbolic interactionism to understand the choices made by families considering adoption as a path to parenthood.

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2022 NCFR Annual Conference | Nov. 16-19 in Minneapolis
Thursday Plenary: Surviving “Murder Town USA”

Our Thursday plenary at NCFR 2022 will be presented by Yasser A. Payne, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware.

Dr. Payne’s street ethnographic research program examines notions of resilience, structural violence and gun violence with street-identified Black Americans by drawing on an unconventional methodological framework.

In his plenary presentation, Dr. Payne will share how his street participatory action research (Street PAR) program trained a set of street-identified Black men and women to examine and do activism on gun violence in Wilmington, Delaware. Read full abstract.

The Thursday and Saturday plenaries are currently open to be sponsored. Learn more about NCFR Conference sponsorships.

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Conference Workshops
Discuss Working Theories & Learn Research Methodologies

Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 15 & Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022
$50 for professionals and $35 for students
Hilton Minneapolis / 2022 NCFR Annual Conference

Grab a front row seat for cutting-edge research! The TCRM Workshop is a longstanding tradition at the NCFR Conference. Working papers on family theory and research methodology are reviewed, discussed, and strengthened in this unique, interactive environment, which is held on site at the NCFR Annual Conference.

Add any pre- or post conference workshop when you register for the conference, or add it your registration separately at my.ncfr.org.

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See our full slate of workshops including the annual Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop.

CFLE Credential Benefits
CFLE Conversation: CFLEs Working in Academia – Focus on Internships

Thursday, Sept. 22 / 2–3 p.m. CT
Facilitator: Dorothy Berglund, Ph.D., CFLE

All active Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs) are invited to attend this FREE one-hour online networking session for CFLEs working in academia to discuss the topic of internships.

Dr. Berglund is the department chair of psychology and Family Science and professor of Family Science at Mississippi University for Women, a regional, comprehensive public university. In addition to teaching classes in human sexuality, child advocacy, family crisis, statistics, and research methods, she has served as the instructor for their professional courses, including professional issues in Family Science, pre-internship orientation, and internship.

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NCFR Webinars
Sliding vs. Deciding: How to Transition In or Out of Leadership Roles in Academia

Monday, Sept. 26 / 10:30 a.m. – Noon CT
Presenter: Michelle Toews, Ph.D., CFLE

This webinar will help individuals decide whether a leadership position is right for them by providing guidance on how to examine their goals and values, investigating whether their goals align with leadership roles in academia, and evaluating the pros and cons of moving into and out of leadership positions.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will:

Understand how one’s goals and values align with leadership paths in academia;
Explore the pros and cons of moving into or out of leadership positions; and
Decide, instead of slide, to move into or out of leadership positions.

Approved for 1.5 hours of CFLE continuing education credit

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More upcoming webinars:

Anti-Racist Pedagogy: Rethinking How One Teaches — Tuesday, Oct. 11
How To Be An Anti-Racist Researcher — Tuesday, Oct. 25

All webinars are recorded and available later on demand. Classroom and departmental licenses are also available.

Certified Family Life Educator Credential
CFLE Exam to be Administered at NCFR Conference — Apply by Oct. 1

An opportunity for CFLE applicants to take the CFLE Exam will take place during the 2022 NCFR Annual Conference at 8 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Apply to take the on-site CFLE Exam by Oct. 1, 2022.

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Students finishing a Family Science or related degree from a CFLE-approved program can apply to become a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) and further boost their professional credibility (See which programs are CFLE-approved).

Advancing Family Science

What Do Family Science Undergraduates Learn?

Common Topics, Niche Courses, & More

Every Family Science undergraduate program is unique. But what topics do undergraduate students typically study in Family Science or HDFS (Human Development and Family Science)?

New content on NCFR's "We Are Family Science" website highlights topics often covered in Family Science and HDFS undergraduate programs, as well as some more unique courses that allow students to dig into their specific interests in families.

CHECK OUT COURSE TOPICS & MORE

NCFR Member News

Member News for September 2022

Congratulations to the following members on recent accomplishments!

Karina M. Shreffler, Ph.D., CFLE, is now the chair of the Department of Child and Family Health Sciences at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Jessica N. Fish, Ph.D., is the recipient of the NIH Sexual and Gender Minority Research Early Stage Investigator Award.
Bahira Sherif Trask, Ph.D., Susan K. Walker, Ph.D., and Rosario Esteinou, Ph.D., were invited speakers Sept. 7-8 at a United Nations Expert Group meeting in preparation for the 30th anniversary of the U.N. International Year of Family, 2024.

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On the Bookshelf
Journeys through Emerging Adulthood
An Introduction to Development from Ages 18-30 Around the World

Alan Reifman, Ph.D.

This textbook takes the reader on a tour of contemporary transitions to adulthood, reporting on the latest cross-national and cross-cultural research into young adulthood and separating fact from fiction about this important life phase.

Dr. Reifman shows how today’s youth are taking more time to enter traditional adult roles, and explores the benefits and disadvantages of this gradual emergence into adulthood.

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NCFR members: Have you written or edited a book that was published in the past year? We'll include your book in our Resource Library, along with one announcement in Zippy News. Learn more...

Represent Your Degree Program In Person at the 2022 University Receptions

Reservations Due: Sept. 15, 2022

Make sure your degree program or college is among those represented at the the college fair of family programs during the 2022 NCFR Annual Conference in Minneapolis this November.

The 2022 University Receptions will be in person on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, from 4:45–6:45 p.m. CT, showcasing university programs and connecting universities with prospective students and Alumni.

Thank you to all of the universities who have signed up so far!

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2022 NCFR Annual Conference
Last Call for Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers

Deadline for all these opportunities: Sept. 15, 2022

Don’t miss your opportunity to connect your department, program, or business face-to-face with NCFR conference attendees. We are planning to welcome back over 1,300 of our family scholars, practitioners, and students this year in Minneapolis!

Sponsorships — Get key recognition for your organization leading up to and during the conference.
Exhibits — Meet in person with conference attendees over multiple days.
Advertise — Reach attendees before, during, and after the conference

We also offer the option of a dedicated email to NCFR conference attendees that puts your message and branding right out front for all to see!

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Employment Opportunities

Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here.

Professor of Sociology with a Specialization in Aging/Gerontology, Life Course, Health, or Medical Sociology to Direct the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC)
Purdue University

The Department of Sociology at Purdue University invites applications for one tenured Full Professor with research in the area of aging/gerontology, life course, health, or medical sociology. The successful candidate will also serve as the Director of the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC). The candidate must have a record of scholarship commensurate with full professor at Purdue University. Candidates will be expected to contribute to Ph.D. student training. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute expertise to the Advanced Methods at Purdue program through research that utilizes cutting-edge social science research methods.

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Nov. 9, 2022

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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Aging/Gerontology
UConn Dept. of Human Development and Family Sciences

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) position in the area of aging/gerontology. The successful candidate will exhibit a genuine, demonstrated interest in scholarship on aging/gerontology. Candidates are expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high-quality publications in top-tier venues, externally funded research, and mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Location: Storrs, Connecticut
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2022; open until filled

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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in the area of clinical-community psychology with an emphasis on community and ecological approaches to understanding and addressing health equity. Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Location: Champaign, Illinois
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2022

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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Latinx Families
UConn Dept. of Human Development and Family Sciences

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the area of Latinx families. Candidates are expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high-quality publications in top-tier venues, externally funded research, and mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Location: Storrs, Connecticut
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2022; open until filled

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociology Research Methods, Inequalities, Health and/or Family
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Sociology Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2023. The successful candidate will develop an outstanding research program that results in peer-reviewed publications and, if necessary to reach their goals, external funding. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (the standard load is 2 courses per semester); mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and contribute to program, college, and university affairs as appropriate for their rank.

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Oct. 10, 2022

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Human Development and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies within the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin seeks a 9-month tenure-track or tenured faculty position. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and established research record focused on early lifespan, including factors that affect early lifespan, with a desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment at a leading university. This position carries research, teaching, and service responsibilities appropriate for the rank sought.

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2022

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Child and Family Studies
Baylor University

The Department of Human Sciences and Design at Baylor University seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in child and family studies within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Responsibilities of the individual who holds this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in areas such as child development, children and families with special needs, and parenting.

Location: Waco, Texas
Required education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2022

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Program Assistant
National Council on Family Relations

NCFR seeks a part-time program assistant to contribute to the advancement of multiple department projects in education and marketing communications. This position could serve as an internship for a Family Science student or a communications major. The successful candidate will have knowledge of website and social media management; experience populating and manipulating data in spreadsheets; and the ability to investigate and solve practical problems. The position can be worked either remotely, in-person, or a combination of both. Preference will be given to current NCFR members, CFLEs, and Minnesota residents.

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Required education: Completion of current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program
Application Deadline: Review begins Sept. 6, 2022; open until filled

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