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Weekly News and Announcements – October 13, 2014

Trouble viewing this email? Pdf versions of this and all prior announcements are available at http://www.pdx.edu/social-determinants-health/sdh-updates. SDHI ANNOUNCEMENTS

- SDHI Research In Progress (RIP) Thursday, October 16th

at 4-5:30pm in Rm 920, Market Street Building (1600 SW 4

th Ave.)

Presenters: Dr. Javier Ponce Terashima; Executive Director of INCAAS & Center for Global

Initiatives at Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University in Lima Peru

Kim A. Hoffman, PhD, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, OHSU

Title: " Adapting western research instruments to non-western cultures: creating a reliable method” Description: Adapting western based instruments such as traditional drug/alcohol screening tools to non-western contexts. The research project would create a methodology and process that would be piloted in all three regions of Peru (Andes, coastal culture, and jungle culture) with the intention that the method could be used in other non-western environments.

- Upcoming premiere screening of Raising of America (http://www.raisingofamerica.org/) at the

Aladdin Theater!

The makers of the Unnatural Causes series (http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/), the widely-acclaimed 7-part documentary series about health inequities have now created a new documentary on child development issues in the US, called the Raising of America. The Social Determinants of Health Initiative along with other sponsors will host a showing of the documentary, followed by a panel discussion of local issues and what can be done to make Portland and Oregon the best place for kids and young families to grow and prosper. Raising of America Screening and Panel Discussion Monday, November 10, 2014, 7pm Aladdin Theater Admission $5 (or free*) *As a co-sponsor, the Social Determinants of Health Initiative gets 50 complementary tickets to the event. If you are interested in attending, please contact Ryan Bender rbender@pdx.edu to reserve a free ticket. We will be giving them out on a first come / first serve basis.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

- System-Level Health Services and Policy Research on Health Disparities (R01) (NIH)

(NIMHD); Deadline: December 20th; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-

001.html

- Technologies for Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R41/R42)

(NIH) (NIMHD); Deadline: December 23rd

; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-

003.html

- NIDCD Research On Hearing Health Care (R21/R33) (NIH) (NIDCD); Deadline: January

24th

; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-14-001.html

- Epidemiology of Drug Abuse (NIH) (NIDA); Standard Deadlines; R01: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-003.html R03: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-002.html R21: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-002.html

- Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers (NIH)

Deadline: December 22nd

; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-002.html

- The Midlife in the United States Study (NIH; Deadline: January 7, 2018;

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-356.html

- The Robert Bowne Foundation National After School Matters Initiative Grant;

Deadline: November 14th;

http://www.robertbownefoundation.org/announcements.php?announcementId=151

- AcademyHealth/Aetna Foundation; Fellowship Opportunity Designed to Retain Minority

Researchers; Deadline Friday, November 7th;

http://www.academyhealth.org/Training/content.cfm?ItemNumber=14254&navItemNumber=14310

- Alex’s Lemonade Stand; 2015 Epidemiology Grant; Deadline: December 15

th;

http://www.alexslemonade.org/files/grants_epi_guidelines.pdf

- The Gerber Foundation; Novice Research Awards; Deadline: December 1st;

http://www.gerberfoundation.org/pd-research/novice-research-awards WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND CONFENCES

- Research to Reality: Engaging Underserved Communities in Clinical Trial Recruitment Cyber-seminar; Tuesday, October 21

st; https://researchtoreality.cancer.gov/cyber-

seminars/engaging-underserved-communities-clinical-trial-recruitment

- Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center ; 2014 Coordinated Care Model Summit;

Wednesday, December 3rd

; Registration Deadline: November 14th;

http://www.transformationcenter.org/ccm-summit-2014/

- Oregon Humanities Presents: Epigenetics and Equity; http://oregonhumanities.org/magazine-

extras/health/epigenetics-and-equity/845/

CALLS FOR PAPER AND ABSTRACTS

- Special Issue of Epidemiologic Reviews - Gun Violence: Risk, Consequences, and Prevention; Deadline: December 15

th;

http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/epirev/call_for_papers.html

- Special Issue of Public Health Reports - Health Status and the Military Experience: After the War; Deadline: January 9, 2015; http://www.publichealthreports.org/CallsforPapers.cfm

- Contemporary Rural Social Work; Deadline: January 15, 2015; http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-126/CRSW+Call+for+Submissions.pdf

- Special Issue of Social Work Education: The International Journal- Environmental Justice,

Green Social Work or Eco Justice: Preparing for Social Work's Growing Involvement;

Deadline: January 15, 2015; http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-115/Final+Special+Issue+Flyer+-7-9-14+team-1.pdf

- Call for Self-Nominations: Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal Editorial Board;

http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-127/CASWJ+Call+for+Editorial+Board+Nominations.pdf

RESOURCES

- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Impacting Health Policy; CDC’s Office of the Associate Director for Policy; http://www.cdc.gov/policy/ CDC’s Policy Process; http://www.cdc.gov/policy/process/docs/CDCPolicyProcess.pdf

CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework; http://www.cdc.gov/policy/process/docs/CDCPolicyAnalyticalFramework.pdf

- SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach; http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA14-4884?WT.mc_id=EB_20141008_SMA14-4884

- Participatory Action Research in Health Systems: A Methods Reader; Authors: Rene

Loewenson, Asa C Laurell, Christer Hogstedt, Lucia D'Ambruoso and Zubin Shroff; http://t.co/IO4iITaGrg

- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services; 2014 Oregon Workers’

Compensation Premium Rate Ranking study;

http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/imd/rasums/2082/14_2082.pdf

- National Quality Forum; Measuring HCBS Quality;

http://www.qualityforum.org/Measuring_HCBS_Quality.aspx

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

- University of California at Berkeley; Lecturer - Social Welfare; Deadline: November 3rd

and

December 18th; https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00510

- Portland State University; School of Education; Director of Recruitment, Outreach, and

Student Services; https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/13983

- School of Social Work at Florida International University; Assistant and Associate Professors

(3 positions); Assistant Professors (Deadline: November 1

st):

https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=508531 Associate Professor: https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=508534

- Columbia University School of Social Work; Position Title: Lecturer;

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59937

- University at Albany; School of Social Welfare - Assistant Professor;

http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53732

For more information on each of these, see below. SDH ANNOUNCMENTS SDHI Research In Progress (RIP) Thursday, October 16

th at 4-5:30pm in Rm 920, Market Street

Building (1600 SW 4th

Ave.) Presenters: Dr. Javier Ponce Terashima;

Kim A. Hoffman, PhD, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, OHSU

Title: " Adapting western research instruments to non-western cultures: creating a reliable method” Description: Adapting western based instruments such as traditional drug/alcohol screening tools to non-western contexts. The research project would create a methodology and process that would be piloted in all three regions of Peru (Andes, coastal culture, and jungle culture) with the intention that the method could be used in other non-western environments.

Upcoming premiere screening of Raising of America at the Aladdin Theater! Raising of America (http://www.raisingofamerica.org/) The Social Determinants of Health Initiative along with other sponsors will host a showing of the documentary, followed by a panel discussion of local issues and what can be done to make Portland and Oregon the best place for kids and young families to grow and prosper. Raising of America Screening and Panel Discussion Monday, November 10, 2014, 7pm Aladdin Theater Admission $5 (or free*) Contact Ryan Bender rbender@pdx.edu to reserve a free ticket. We will be giving them out on a first come / first serve basis. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES System-Level Health Services and Policy Research on Health Disparities (R01) (NIH) (NIMHD);

Deadline: December 20th; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-001.html

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit innovative system-level health

services and policy research that can directly and demonstrably contribute to the elimination of health

disparities.

Technologies for Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R41/R42) (NIH)

(NIMHD); Deadline: December 23rd

; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-003.html

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites eligible United States small business concerns

(SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications that propose to

develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of reducing disparities in

healthcare access and health outcomes. Appropriate technologies should be effective, affordable,

culturally acceptable, and deliverable to racial/ethnic minorities, low-income and rural populations.

NIDCD Research On Hearing Health Care (R21/R33) (NIH) (NIDCD); Deadline: January 24th

;

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-14-001.html

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) invites Exploratory/Developmental Phased Innovation

(R21/R33) grant applications to support research and/or infrastructure needs leading to more

accessible and affordable hearing health care (HHC). The proposed research aims should lead to the

delivery of better healthcare access and outcomes and be directed to solutions that are effective,

affordable and deliverable to those who need them. Outcomes and health services research are also

responsive to this FOA. This FOA provides support for up to two years (R21 phase) for

preliminary/development studies, followed by possible transition of up to four years of expanded

research and development support (R33 phase). The total project period for an application submitted

in response to this FOA may not exceed five years. This FOA requires measurable R21 milestones.

Epidemiology of Drug Abuse (NIH) (NIDA); Standard Deadlines;

R01: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-003.html

R03: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-002.html

R21: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-15-002.html

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to support research projects to enhance our

understanding of the nature, extent, distribution, etiology, comorbidities, and consequences of drug use,

abuse, and addiction across individuals, families, communities, and diverse population groups. This FOA

strongly encourages applications that reflect the breadth of epidemiology research by addressing multiple

levels of risk, resilience, and causation across scientific disciplines; by applying novel methods to

advance knowledge of the interplay among genetic, environmental, and developmental factors and

between social environments and associated health and disease outcomes; and by building on the

research investments of NIH and sister HHS agencies to harness existing data on the epidemiology and

etiology of drug abuse to improve public health prevention and treatment programs.

Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers (NIH)

Deadline: December 22nd

; http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-002.html This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages grant applications to support a transdisciplinary program of basic and applied research to examine the effects of environmental factors on childrens health and well-being. Research conducted through the Centers should include substantive areas of science in childrens health while incorporating innovative technologies and approaches and links to the environment. This program encourages strong links between disciplines in the basic, applied, clinical and public health sciences to prevent disease and promote health of all children. The Midlife in the United States Study (NIH; Deadline: January 7, 2018;

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-356.html The purpose of this FOA is to solicit an application for the next 5-year cycle of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) Study, a National Longitudinal Study of Health and Well-being. The goals of this next phase are to complete the third wave of longitudinal data collection and enhance content in the area of daily stress; complete the second wave of data collection of clinical biomarkers and affective neuroscience assessments; continue innovative sub-studies such as how psychosocial influences affect gene expression and novel methods to track and reinstate non-responders; connect these content areas through innovative analyses to data on health, functioning, personality, cognitive status, affective functioning, economic well-being, social relationships, and well-being; and maintain and enhance data distribution and user support. A central goal of the MIDUS study is to support data dissemination, user support of public use files, and encourage data use broadly by the scientific community.

The Robert Bowne Foundation National After School Matters Initiative Grant; Deadline: November

14th; http://www.robertbownefoundation.org/announcements.php?announcementId=151

National Institute on Out-of-School Time on behalf of the Robert Bowne Foundation is pleased to announce the 2015 National Afterschool Matters Edmund A. Stanley, Jr. Research Grants. The grant aims to: generate and disseminate research about organizations serving youth during the out-of-school hours; build a network of scholars studying organizations serving youth during the out-of-school hours; and contribute to basic knowledge and the improvement of practice and policy in the area of youth programs during the out-of-school hours. AcademyHealth/Aetna Foundation; Fellowship Opportunity Designed to Retain Minority Researchers;

Deadline Friday, November 7th;

http://www.academyhealth.org/Training/content.cfm?ItemNumber=14254&navItemNumber=14310 The AcademyHealth/Aetna Foundation Scholars in Residence Fellowship is designed to retain underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities* in health services research by providing professional training and networking activities for junior and mid-career level academics and clinical practitioners, who are conducting disparities research with a focus on population health. The fellowship is guided by an advisory committee, which provides strategic directions for the Fellowship and plays a key role in selecting fellows. For more information on this fellowship, including application instructions and judgment criteria, visit the AcademyHealth website or contact us at scholarsinresidence@academyhealth.org. Deadline to apply: Friday, November 7, 2014 Alex’s Lemonade Stand; 2015 Epidemiology Grant; Deadline: December 15

th;

http://www.alexslemonade.org/files/grants_epi_guidelines.pdf These awards are expected to provide funds that will support investigators pursuing epidemiological research aimed at improving our understanding of childhood cancer. This grant mechanism is designed to support hypothesis-driven research that focuses on the epidemiology, early detection and prevention of childhood cancer or comparative effectiveness and outcomes research related to detection, prevention and treatment. Application Deadline: December 15, 2014

The Gerber Foundation; Novice Research Awards; Deadline: December 1st;

http://www.gerberfoundation.org/pd-research/novice-research-awards

The Gerber Foundation has an interest in promoting the development of new investigators. Recognizing

that many developing researchers may find it difficult to obtain initial funding to establish their line of

investigation, a Novice Researcher program has been initiated. The purpose is to encourage the

development of medical research in infant and early childhood health and nutrition by awarding small

grants to new researchers. Up to 10 awards may be given per year.

These awards follow the Foundation's current focus on clinical/translational research in infant and early

childhood health and nutrition. Emphasis is placed on projects with relatively short clinical applicability.

WORKSHOPS, LECTURES and CONFERENCE

Research to Reality: Engaging Underserved Communities in Clinical Trial Recruitment Cyber-seminar; Tuesday, October 21

st; https://researchtoreality.cancer.gov/cyber-seminars/engaging-

underserved-communities-clinical-trial-recruitment Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT Clinical trials are a critical resource for the discovery and development of better prevention, diagnostic and treatment methods for cancer. Many of today’s most effective prevention and treatment modalities are based upon previous clinical trial results. People with low income, the elderly, racial/ethnic minorities, women and those who live in rural areas represent the smallest percentage of clinical trial participants. Unfortunately these same populations also bear a disproportionate burden of disease. Without adequate representation of these populations in clinical trials, researchers cannot learn about potential differences among groups and ensure the generalizability of results to the entire U.S. population. For clinical trials to be useful to all populations, individuals from all backgrounds, racial/ethnic groups, ages and locations need to participate. Our October R2R cyber-seminar will examine the issue of increasing the participation of racial/ethnic and other underrepresented groups in clinical trials. We are delighted to welcome Army of Women Research Director Leah Wilcox Eshraghi and Jennifer Ivanovich with the University of Washington to discuss their efforts and involvement with clinical trial accrual and under-represented populations and contributions to scientific research through and with community participation. To register: https://researchtoreality.cancer.gov/cyber-seminars/engaging-underserved-communities-clinical-trial-recruitment Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center ; 2014 Coordinated Care Model Summit;

Wednesday, December 3rd

; Registration Deadline: November 14th;

http://www.transformationcenter.org/ccm-summit-2014/ The Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center invites you to the 2014 Coordinated Care Model Summit! Throughout the summit, local and national health leaders will share concrete, innovative strategies for what health system transformation looks like on the ground. Date: Wednesday, December 3, noon - Thursday, December 4, 5 p.m. Location: Oregon Convention Center; 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232

The summit will include: · Inspiring keynote presentations from:

Governor John Kitzhaber, M.D. Don Berwick, M.D., Former Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

and Founding CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement Eric Coleman, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Health Care

Policy and Research at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus Kelly Hall, Senior Vice President of Catalyze at Health Leads Marko Vujicic, Ph.D., Managing Vice President of the Health Policy Institute at the American

Dental Association · 16 breakout session topics including alternative payment methods, behavioral health integration,

health equity, health information technology, housing and health, oral health integration, patient engagement, traditional health workers and more

· Opportunities to connect with and learn from clinical and community leaders from Oregon and

across the country

This free conference is open to anyone working on health system transformation nationwide, including health leaders, policymakers, providers, funders and community stakeholders. To register: An agenda and registration information are available

at http://www.transformationcenter.org/ccm-summit-2014/. If you have questions, please contact Transformation.Center@state.or.us. Registration deadline November 14

th.

Oregon Humanities Presents: Epigenetics and Equity; http://oregonhumanities.org/magazine-

extras/health/epigenetics-and-equity/845/

Portland State University public health professor Larry Wallack briefly explains the relatively new field of

epigenetics and how an individual’s zip code may be more important to his or her health than genetic

code. If you want to learn more, read the magazine article that inspired this short film, “Before You Know

It.”

This video was produced by Dan Sadowsky and Storymind Productions, thanks to a generous grant from

the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. CALLS FOR PAPER AND ABSTRACTS Special Issue of Epidemiologic Reviews - Gun Violence: Risk, Consequences, and Prevention; Deadline: December 15

th; http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/epirev/call_for_papers.html

Submission of review articles is now solicited on content and method topics for this theme. Examples include the relationship between gun laws and homicide, the risk attributed to mental illness, suicide risk attributed to availability and accessibility of guns, the role of guns in domestic violence, the relationship between substance abuse and gun violence, trends in emergency medical response and case-fatality rates, risk factors and prevention of mass shooting, peer influences on perpetration and victimization risks, efficacy of law enforcement interventions directed at gun violence, and community and societal characteristics associated with risk for gun violence. Please note that reviews on other epidemiologic aspects of gun violence are also welcome. Special Issue of Public Health Reports - Health Status and the Military Experience: After the War;

Deadline: January 9, 2015; http://www.publichealthreports.org/CallsforPapers.cfm The Guest Editors seek manuscripts that advance scientific knowledge of potential health consequences associated with military service. Information included in this Supplement is expected to assist public health professionals, clinical care providers, and policy makers in their efforts to identify and address risks to health associated with military experience. Preference will be given to manuscripts that explicitly consider the impact of deployment in support of combat operations. Contemporary Rural Social Work; Deadline: January 15, 2015; http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-126/CRSW+Call+for+Submissions.pdf This online journal is devoted to the development of knowledge about rural social work and to the promotion of excellence in rural practice. Feature articles, Practice Notes, Teaching Notes, Book Reviews, and Poetry are considered for publication. Special Issue of Social Work Education: The International Journal- Environmental Justice, Green Social Work or Eco Justice: Preparing for Social Work's Growing Involvement; Deadline: January

15, 2015; http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-115/Final+Special+Issue+Flyer+-7-9-14+team-1.pdf

This special issue seeks to capture the efforts of social workers who are embedded in the realities of environmental degradation and its impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the globe. Manuscripts that provide documentation of the issue, evidence of an attempted intervention at any system level and the outcome (if it worked or not) are welcomed. Conceptual manuscripts of how to integrate and frame environmental concerns and consequences for vulnerable populations, particularly to students in educational settings, are also invited. Finally, manuscripts with evidence of successful curriculum adaptations to include environmental concerns are welcomed. All manuscripts must provide implications to the education of social workers and the profession, as well aid the international readership of this journal and their understanding of this common problem. Call for Self-Nominations: Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal Editorial Board;

http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102697691773-127/CASWJ+Call+for+Editorial+Board+Nominations.pdf Invitations are extended to members of the social work community to apply for a three-year appointment to the journal's new Editorial Board, for the period 2015-2017. Editorial Board members should be professional social workers with a background commensurate with the journal's purposes. This would normally include receipt of a doctoral degree, post-MSW practice experience, and having authored a number of scholarly publications related to social work practice with children, adolescents and their families. RESOURCES Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Impacting Health Policy;

CDC’s Office of the Associate Director for Policy; http://www.cdc.gov/policy/

CDC’s Policy Process; http://www.cdc.gov/policy/process/docs/CDCPolicyProcess.pdf

CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework;

http://www.cdc.gov/policy/process/docs/CDCPolicyAnalyticalFramework.pdf

CDC’s Office of the Associate Director for Policy recently announced the release of new and updated policy documents available externally at http://www.cdc.gov/policy/. CDC’s Policy Process - Provides an overview and fosters a common understanding of what policy is and the process by which it is conceptualized, developed, adopted, and evaluated. CDC’s Policy Analytical Framework - Provides steps for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing policies. SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach;

http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA14-4884?WT.mc_id=EB_20141008_SMA14-4884 SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach introduces a concept of trauma and offers a framework for how an organization, system, service sector can become trauma informed by integrating the perspectives of researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience of trauma. The paper includes a definition of trauma ("The Three Es"), a definition of a trauma-informed approach ("The Four Rs"), 6 key principles, and 10 implementation domains. The paper also includes a matrix of sample questions, across domains and key principles, to help

agencies begin to think about using a trauma-informed approach. SAMHSA encourages individuals and

organizations to examine how an understanding of trauma and the use of a trauma-informed approach

will benefit all stakeholders

Participatory Action Research in Health Systems: A Methods Reader; Authors: Rene Loewenson,

Asa C Laurell, Christer Hogstedt, Lucia D'Ambruoso and Zubin Shroff; http://t.co/IO4iITaGrg

"This reader was produced to inform, motivate and strengthen the practice of participatory action

research. There is a widening array of methods, tools and capacities - old and new- to increase social

participation and power in generating new knowledge through participatory research. This reader

promotes understanding of the term 'participatory action research' (PAR) and provides information on its

paradigms, methods, application and use, particularly in health policy and systems. The reader is aimed

at a wide audience." The reader is available in its entirety at http://t.co/IO4iITaGrg

Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services; 2014 Oregon Workers’ Compensation

Premium Rate Ranking study; http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/imd/rasums/2082/14_2082.pdf

Results of the 2014 Oregon Workers’ Compensation Premium Rate Ranking study have been released

and the summary report is now available. A full version of the study report will be published this winter.

The study’s goal is to describe, for a comparable mix of industries, the relative cost of workers’

compensation rates across all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

The national median index rate in the 2014 study declined to an all-time low of $1.85 per $100 of payroll.

Index rates in 2014 varied from a low of $0.88 in North Dakota to a high of $3.48 in California. Oregon’s

index rate was $1.37, or 26 percent below the median, for a ranking of 43rd highest rates in the nation.

Link to this report:

http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/imd/rasums/2082/14_2082.pdf

Link to all reports:

http://www4.cbs.state.or.us/ex/imd/external/reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=dir&ItemID=1991

National Quality Forum; Measuring HCBS Quality;

http://www.qualityforum.org/Measuring_HCBS_Quality.aspx

This project will develop a conceptual framework and perform an environmental scan to address

performance measure gaps in home and community-based services to enhance the quality of community

living.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

University of California at Berkeley; Lecturer - Social Welfare; Deadline: November 3rd

and

December 18th; https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00510

Berkeley Social Welfare invites applications for an open pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturer positions. The expected start date for the Spring semester is January 1, 2015. The initial review date for Spring 2015 instructor candidates will be November 3, 2014. Applications will continue to be accepted for future needs through December 18, 2015. We typically review applications for Fall course needs in April and May, and in October and November for Spring course needs. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the School. Positions typically start at the beginning of the fall or spring semester, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach small to medium size seminar courses in Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Practice and/or Research Methods at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Additional duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, and preparing course materials.

To apply, applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Selected applicants may be asked to submit Teaching Evaluations, a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, a Certified Copy of Transcript, and contact information for three references. To apply: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00510 Portland State University; School of Education; Director of Recruitment, Outreach, and Student Services; https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/13983

The Director of the GSE Recruitment, Outreach, and Student Services (ROSS) unit will oversee all aspects of the unit’s work. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communication Systems (MCS), the person leads recruitment and outreach for the GSE graduate programs and provides ongoing management of continuing professional education programs (self-support, noncredit, and cooperative credit). The Director leads in the development and implementation of the overall GSE-wide business plan and takes primary responsibility for program-specific enrollment management plans for increasing the number and diversity of students enrolling in GSE programs. For full position description and application process visit:https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/13983 School of Social Work at Florida International University; Assistant and Associate Professors (3

positions);

Assistant Professors (Deadline: November 1st): https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=508531

Responsibilities: Successful candidates are expected to maintain an active program of research

through scholarly publications, external grant seeking, and professional presentations; teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and participate in service activities. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Social Work or closely-related field and a record

of scholarly publications. Preference will be given to candidates who have an MSW, have two-years of post-MSW social work experience, and will advance our commitment to diversity. In addition:

Candidates should demonstrate promise as early stage investigators with clear plans for developing and continuing research agendas.

Candidates with research interests that are aligned with current programs of research within the RSCPHSW are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to attach a single pdf that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by November 1, 2014. Review will continue until positions are filled.

Associate Professor (Deadline: November 1st): https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=508534

Responsibilities: Successful candidates are expected to: maintain an active program of research through scholarly publications, external grant seeking, and professional presentations; teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and participate in service activities. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Social Work or closely-related field and a record of scholarly publications. Preference will be given to candidates who have an MSW, have two-years of post-MSW social work experience, and will advance our commitment to diversity. In addition:

Candidates should demonstrate an established record of funded research and scholarly publications with a clear plan for continuing their research agenda.

Candidates with interest in contributing to our curriculum concentration in advanced clinical practice are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with complementary areas of expertise are encouraged to apply, though we are open to a variety of research areas.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to attach a single pdf that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by November 1, 2014. Review will continue until position is filled. Please direct inquiring to the Search Committee Chair, Nicole Ruggiano, nruggian@fiu.edu or 305-348-1058. More information about the School of Social Work can be found at: http://rscphsw.fiu.edu/Social_Work/index.html

Columbia University School of Social Work; Position Title: Lecturer;

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59937 The Columbia University School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time instructional position to begin January 1, 2015. This position will be the foundation social work practice and advanced clinical practice areas within our Master of Science program at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants should have an established record of excellence in teaching to contribute to our core curriculum areas of social work practice, clinical case evaluation, human behavior and the social environment, as well as, a strong social work background. All applicants must apply through Columbia University’s Recruitment of Academic Personnel: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59937 University at Albany; School of Social Welfare - Assistant Professor;

http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53732

The School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany (SSW) seeks to fill a position at the assistant professor level. We are recruiting scholars interested in becoming leaders in their area of social work research and teaching and in contributing to excellence in Baccalaureate Social Work education with blended/online courses.

The position is a full-time academic year appointment, scheduled to begin September 2015.

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53732