Curriculum Vitae

Education

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2005- 2012 
Sociology, Ph.D. Kent State University, Kent, OH
Concentration: Social Psychology & Emotions
Dissertation:” Integrating Affect into Structural Identity Theory”


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2004 – 2005 
Social Science, MA
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Concentration: Sociology
Thesis: “Contraceptive Consistency among College Students”

1998 – 2004
Sociology, BA
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Minor: Psychology
Concentration: Statistics

Publications

Leveto, Jessica A. and Will Kalkhoff. 2012. "Biosocial Interaction Rituals of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Research Agenda for Neurosociology." Advances in Group Processes, Biosociology and Neurosociology Vol. 29. Volume Editor Will Kalkhoff. Series Editors Shane Thye and Edward Lawler. Emerald Books.

Publications In Progress

Leveto, Jessica A., & Richard T. Serpe. “Emotions and Structural Identity Theory: Theoretical Implications.”

Leveto, Jessica A., & Richard T. Serpe. “Emotions, Identity Theory and the Self Concept.”

Employment History

Aug. 2012 – Present          Assistant Professor, Kent State University at Ashtabula
Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2012     Adjunct Instructor, Lewis University
Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011       Associate Adjunct Faculty, Indiana University Northwest
May 2008 – Jun. 2009       Instructor, Kent State University
Jan. 2008 – May 2008       Teaching Assistant, C. Andre Christie Mizell, Kent State University
Jan. 2008- May. 2008        Research Assistant, Dr. Timothy Gallagher, Kent State University
Aug. 2005 – Jan. 2008       Managing Editor, Sociological Perspectives, Pacific Sociological Association
         

Teaching Experience 

Aug. 2012 – Present      
Assistant Professor, Kent State University at Ashtabula
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Researching Society
Sociology of Work
Sociology of Family

Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011 

Associate Faculty Adjunct, Indiana University Northwest
Marital Relations & Sexuality
The Family

Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2012 
Adjunct Instructor, Lewis University
Cultural Diversity & Intergroup Relations
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Applied Sociology
Sociology of Careers & Emerging Workplace 

Aug. 2008 – Jun. 2009
Instructor,
 Kent State University
Social Problems
Sociological Analysis
Introduction to Sociology

Honors

2011 “Sage/Pine Forge Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Award” ASA Teaching &  Learning Section & Sage/Pine Forge
2010 Recipient “Lewis-Benson Award for Outstanding Teaching” Kent State University
2009 Nominee Department of Sociology “Graduate Student Teaching Award” Kent State University
2006 Alpha Kappa Delta, National Sociology Honor Society
2006 Pi Gamma Mu, International Sociology Honor Society
2005 Iota Iota Iota, Women Studies Honor Society, Edinboro University of PA
2005 Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Graduate Student Honor Society, Edinboro University of PA

Presentations

April 2013    "Happiness and Structural Identity Theory" North Central Sociological Association Meetings,  Indianapolis, IN

Mar. 2011       “Integrating Pop Culture into an Introductory Diversity Course” North Central Sociological Association Meetings, Cleveland, OH

Mar. 2011       “Specific Emotions and Structural Identity Theory” Pacific Sociological Association Meetings, Seattle, WA

Aug. 2010       “Testing the Relationship between Strength of Specific Emotions, Commitment and Identity Salience” American Sociological Association Meetings, Atlanta, GA

Apr. 2010       Integrating Affect into Structural Identity Theory Shared Meaning and Commitment” North Central/Midwest Sociological Association Joint Meetings. Chicago, IL 

Apr. 2010       “Using Video Montage as a Pedagogical Tool for Introductory Sociology Courses” North Central/Midwest Sociological Association Joint Meetings. Chicago, IL

Aug. 2009       “Integration of Affect into Structural Identity Theory: A Preliminary Analysis” American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA

Aug. 2007       “Biosocial Interaction Rituals and Autism: A Sociological Perspective” American Sociological Association Annual Meetings. Neuroscience and Evolutionary Sociology Session. New York, NY.

Apr. 2007       “Household Structure, Family Identity, Mastery and Self Esteem” with Richard Serpe, North Central Sociological Association and Midwest Sociological Association Joint Meetings, Chicago, IL

Mar. 2007       “Toward a Sociology of Autism: Construction of Self and Biosocial Interaction Rituals” Kent State University, Graduate Student Senate Colloquium, Kent, OH

Apr. 2006       “The Need for Gender Specific Treatment of Adolescent Females in Residential Treatment Centers" University of Akron, CROW Gender Symposium, Akron, OH

Aug. 2005       “Residential Treatment of Juvenile Offenders: Institutionalizing Children” Regular Session, Society for the Study of Social Problems Conference. Philadelphia, PA

Aug. 2005       “Racial Impersonations in Ethnographic Research” Regular Session, Study for Symbolic Interactionism Society Conference. Philadelphia, PA

Apr .2005       “Ethnic Impersonations and Taking the Role of the Other” North Central Sociological Society Conference. Pittsburgh, PA

Service

Dec. 2012                       “Researching Society - Sociology Symposium” Kent State University at Ashtabula

Aug. 2012 – Present   Sociology Honor Societies Coordinator, Kent State University at Ashtabula

Aug. 2012 - Present    Faculty Advisor, Kent State University at Ashtabula Sociology Club

Apr. 2012                        Organizer, “Enabling and Promoting Creativity in Sociology Classes, Alternatives to the Traditional Paper

2010 - Present            Webmaster, American Sociological Association Emotions Section

2010 - Present             Social and Digital Media Coordinator – Emotions Section, American Sociological Association

Mar. 2010                      Invited discussant “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in the Workplace” Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

2008 – 2009                President, Alpha Kappa Delta, Kent State University

2008 – 2009                President, Pi Gamma Mu, Kent State University

2006 – 2009                Graduate Student Representative, Student Health Advisory Committee, Kent State University

2007 – 2008                Vice President, Alpha Kappa Delta, Kent Chapter

Aug. 2007                     Organizer, “Kent/Akron Mini Symposium” Sociology Graduate Student Symposium, Kent, OH

2006 – 2008                Graduate Student Representative, Joint Faculty Executive Committee, University of Akron  Kent State University Joint Program

2006 – 2008               Graduate Student Representative, Committee for Interdisciplinary Scholarship

2006 – 2008               Student Complaint Committee, Kent State University Department of Sociology

2006 – 2007               Graduate Student Department of Sociology Senator, Kent State Graduate Student Senate

2006 - 2007                Graduate Student Senate Colloquium Committee

2006– 2007                Treasurer, Sociologists for Women in Society, Kent Chapter

2006– 2007                Fundraising Chair, Sociologists for Women in Society, Kent Chapter

Aug. 2007                    Organizer, “Kent/Akron Mini Symposium” Sociology Graduate Student Symposium, Kent, OH

Mar. 2006                    Organizer, “Overcoming Disciplinary Boundaries” Graduate Student Senate Colloquium, Kent, OH

Teaching Interests

Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Sociology of Family
Childhood in Society
Researching Society
Social Psychology
Sociology of Emotions
Sociology of Work
Quantitative Methods
Sociology of Sexual Identity

Research Interests

Social Psychology
Scholarship of Teaching
Sociology of Mental Health 
Sociology of Emotions
Autism
Neurosociology

References

Richard T. Serpe
Chair and Professor
215 Merrill Hall
330-672-4896
Department of Sociology
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
rserpe(at)kent.edu

Will Kalkhoff
Associate Professor
312 Merrill Hall
330-672-3712
Department of Sociology
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
wkalkho(at)kent.edu

Rhonda Matthews
Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Sociology/Honors Program
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Centennial Hall 322295 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA  16444
814-732-
2931 
ramatthew(at)
edinboro.edu


© Jessica Leveto 2013