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