James D Tyler, MS
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Opelika, AL 36801
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGOUND
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Master of Science, Sociology, May 2018
Thesis: “Never Too Late: Baby Boomers in College in Preparation for the Third Age” Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Bachelor of Science, Sociology, December 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 2023 – Present
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Adjunct Professor
• SOCY 1000 Sociology Global Perspective, Spring 2023 to Present
• SOCY 3000 Criminology, Fall 2023
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, 2023 – Present Department of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology Adjunct Instructor
• SOCI 1101 Introductory Sociology, Spring 2023 to Present Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2018
Department of Student Development
Instructor of Record
• GSU 1010 Freshman Orientation, Fall 2018
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 2016-2018
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Teaching Assistant
• ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology, Spring and Fall 2016
• SOCY 1000 Sociology Global Perspective, Spring 2017 Instructor of Record
• SOCY 1050 Auburn in the World: Society and Culture, Fall 2017 to Spring 2018 Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, 2013
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Advisor Dr. Florence Wakoko-Studstill Teaching Assistant
• SOCI 4405 Sociology Practicum, Spring 2013
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2019
Department of Sociology, Advisor Dr. Erin Ruel
Research Assistant
• Provided research assistance for Georgia State in a study of environmental justice relative to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s managed toll lanes (Express lanes).
• Tasks included planning and implementing survey field outings; collecting data via door-to-door interview methods; preparing survey instrument materials; discussing ongoing topics relevant to survey and data collection; managing data entries through the use of spreadsheets; and collaborating with the research team to address needs to keep project operating efficiently. Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 2015 - 2016
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, thesis chair Dr. L Allen Furr Master’s Thesis
• Interviewed Baby Boomer students enrolled in Auburn University for my qualitative research on Boomers returning to, or starting, college in preparation for encore careers beyond traditional retirement. Analyzed the data for recurring themes and reported results in my thesis. Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, 2012
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Advisor Dr. Florence Wakoko-Studstill SOCI 4899 Independent Study, Fall 2012
• Surveyed attendees of a diversity conference held at Columbus State in order to evaluate its impact on the participants’ EEO/Diversity functions in their organizations. Also, compared participants’ willingness to provide input for future conference agendas to their level of satisfaction with this conference.
• Made presentation of activities and observations from the diversity conference at Columbus State’s 2012 Tower Day, their annual program that showcases undergraduate research and creative endeavors.
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Spring 2016 to Summer 2017
• Assist professors in their research by transcribing recorded interviews and cataloging citations. INTERNSHIP
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, 2012
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Advisor Dr. Florence Wakoko-Studstill SOCI 4108 Clinical Sociology, Spring 2012
• Intern for the inaugural Regional Diversity Conference held at Columbus State in March 2012. HONORS AND AWARDS
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Alpha Kappa Delta – International Sociology Honor Society GRADUATE AWARDS
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Full tuition assistantship
• Graduate Assistant, Auburn University, AL, 2016 – 2018 James D Tyler, MS
1188 Commerce Dr, Apt 315
Auburn, AL 36830
(C) 706-***-****
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REFERENCES
Dr. LeRoy Allen Furr
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Auburn University
7030 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
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Dr. Janice Elizabeth Clifford
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Auburn University
7030 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
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Dr. Natalia C Ruiz-Junco
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Auburn University
7030 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
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