James Cook
Camden,ME
Summary
Dynamic Associate Professor with a robust record of teaching, research, and service at the University of Maine at Augusta and Duke University, specializing in sociology, research, and community development. Expert in quantitative and qualitative research, adept in creating impactful educational programs. Demonstrated leadership in community engagement and multidisciplinary projects, enhancing academic and social outcomes. Excelled in data management, collaboration and fostering inclusive, empowering learning environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Sociology
University of Maine at Augusta
05.2017 - 12.2024
- Developed multipl new courses leading to new degree concentration.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Led two rounds of curricular revision for an interdisciplinary social science program.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
Assistant Professor of Social Science
University of Maine at Augusta
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Developed original courses with objectives, syllabi materials, instructional and assessment strategies for the Social Science department.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Collaborated in curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Duke University
08.2000 - 05.2006
- Reviewed and revised program policies and procedures.
- Assisted in constructing, implementing, evaluating, and revising curriculum periodically.
- Assessed student learning to support course and program objectives.
- Participated in development, implementation, and evaluation of philosophy and objectives of Sociology program.
Education
Ph.D. - Sociology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2000
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH05-1993
Skills
- Education: 21 courses designed and taught in-person, online, in community settings and in Maine's maximum security prison
- Quantitative Research: Survey design and analysis, secondary data curation, multivariate regression, social network analysis, social media analytics, policy scholarship
- Qualitative Research: Thematic analysis, dyadic analysis, literature reviews, action research
- Data Management: Data cleaning, coding, data quality assessment, data visualization
- Research Software Experience: Microsoft Excel, R, SPSS, NodeXL, UCINET (proficient), PHP/SQ, GEPHI, PYTHON (capable)
- Project Management: Research design, project implementation, process development, documentation
Communication: Report writing, graphic visualization, and both live and video presentation for technical and non-technical audiences - Leadership: Creative, motivational, organized and effective leadership honed over 3 decades as a teacher, advisor, facilitator, conference chair, faculty leader, committee chair, conduct board chair, peer reviewer, public speaker, community organizer, activist, and nonprofit leader
- Community Engagement: Organized community-centered service work in domains of citizen participation, community arts, community development, food insecurity, non-profit leadership, and DEI consulting
Timeline
Associate Professor of Sociology
University of Maine at Augusta
05.2017 - 12.2024
Assistant Professor of Social Science
University of Maine at Augusta
08.2011 - 05.2017
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Duke University
08.2000 - 05.2006
Ph.D. - Sociology
University of Arizona
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oberlin College
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