Education

Ph.D. Sociology, Washington State University, 2019

Dissertation: “Parenting and Working in the Digital Age: A Qualitative Examination of Intensive Parenting and Ideal Worker Norms.”

https://search.proquest.com/docview/2277564432?pq-origsite=primo

M.A. Sociology: College Teaching Emphasis, Minnesota State University - Mankato, 2012

Thesis: “Exploring the Community College Faculty Experience: The Active Job, the Evolving Institution and the Changing Effort-Reward Bargain”

M.A.T. Social Studies Education, Hamline University, 2009

Thesis: “School Uniforms: A Qualitative Examination of the Effects on Schools, Families and Students”

B.A. History (minor: Psychology), Saint John's University, 2004

Thesis: “The Flaws of Jimmy Carter's Human Rights Policy: A Case Study of U.S. Interaction with Rhodesia, 1977-80”

Courses Taught

Introduction to Sociology, Social Statistics, Sociological Research Methods, Classical Sociological Theory, Sociology of Education, Social Problems, Environmental Sociology, Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice

Teaching Experience

Spring 2024 Courses

SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology

SOCI 318: Sociological Research Methods 

Post-Secondary

Clinical Assistant Professor, 2023-present, Department of Sociology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

Courses: Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Research Methods, Sociology of Education, Environmental Sociology, Sociology of the Family, Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice 

Visiting Instructor, 2019-2023, Department of Sociology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

Courses: Introduction to Sociology, Social Statistics, Sociological Research Methods, Classical Sociological Theory, Sociology of Education, Environmental Sociology, Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice 

Assistant Teaching Professor, 2021-2022, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Courses: Sociology of Education

Graduate Instructor, 2017-2019, Department of Sociology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Courses: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of Education. 

Adjunct Instructor, 2011-2012, Department of Sociology, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Mankato, MN.

Courses: Social Statistics. 

Secondary

Social Studies Teacher, 2012-2015, Spectrum High School, Elk River, MN.

Courses: Introduction to Sociology (concurrent enrollment: Anoka-Ramsey Community College), Studies in World History (concurrent enrollment: Saint Cloud State University), Advanced Placement European History, Advanced Placement Human Geography, Introduction to Sociology, World History, American Government

Social Studies Teacher, 2009-2010, Aberdeen Central High School, Aberdeen, SD.

Courses: Honors Psychology, World History, World Geography

Social Studies/Langauge Arts Teacher, 2008-2009, Bren Road Education Center, Hopkins, MN.

Courses: Social Studies, Language Arts

Research Interests

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Sociology of Education, Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Technology, Sociology of Work, Environmental Sociology 

Publications

Refereed Publications

Hammond, Jacobs. 2021. "Film Review: Crime + Punishment." Teaching Sociology. 49(4):419-421. DOI:10.1177/0092055X211049267

Hammond, Jacobs. 2021. "What We Don’t See When We Look at Students: Using a Journaling Assignment to Evaluate Multiple Dimensions of Student Participation." Assignment published in TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology. Washington DC:  American Sociological Association. (http://trails.asanet.org)

Hammond, Jacobs and Emily Huddart-Kennedy. 2019. “Power and Politics in the (Work-Life) Balance: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Risks and Rewards of Downshifting.” Pp. 159- 177 in Power & Politics in Sustainable Consumption Research & Practice, edited by L. Middlemiss, M. Martiskainen and C. Isenhour. New York: Routledge.

Non-Refereed Publications

Hammond, Jacobs. 2021. "HyFlex: A Path to Providing Students Increased Flexibility, Tailored Instruction and Human Connection." Teaching/Learning Matters 52(1). https://sites.google.com/view/teachingandlearningmatters/asa-teachinglearning-matters/volume-52-issue-1-winter-2021/hyflex-instruction

Hammond, Jacobs. 2020. “From Surviving to Thriving in Remote Education: Tips for Promoting Engagement and Combatting Academic Dishonesty.” Teaching/Learning Matters 48(4): 17-18.

Allen, Eric * and Jacobs Hammond. * 2018. “An Intentional Approach to Teaching Sensitive Topics.” Teaching/Learning Matters 46(5): 8-9. https://teachingandlearningsociology.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/tl-newsletter_47-2.pdf * These authors contributed equally to this work.

Allen, Eric * and Jacobs Hammond. * 2018. “Avoiding ‘Doom and Gloom’ in the Sociology Classroom.” Teaching/Learning Matters 46(4): 6-7. * These authors contributed equally to this work.

Hammond, Jacobs and Eric Allen. 2017. “Valuing Failure: An Avenue to Deep Learning?” Teaching/Learning Matters 46(3): 10-11.

Blogs

Hammond, Jacobs and Emily Huddart-Kennedy. 2016. “Teaching About Sustainable Consumption: Reflections on Consumption Logging.” Sustainable Consumption Research in Action. https://scorai.net/teaching-about-sustainable-consumption-reflecting-on-consumption-logging/

Conference Presentations

"Good" Digital Parenting: Results from a Content Analysis of US Newspaper Articles." Pacific Sociological Association Conference, March 21, 2021, virtual. 

"Parenting in the Digital Age: Are There Differences in How Mothers and Fathers Experience the Digital Dimensions of Parenting?" Pacific Sociological Association Conference, March 21, 2021, virtual. 

"Work in the Digital Age: Ideal Worker Norms, Worker Responses, Digital Strategies and Sanctioning." Pacific Sociological Association Conference, March 21, 2021, virtual. 

“Power and Politics in the (Work-Life) Balance: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Risks and Rewards of Downshifting.” Pacific Sociological Association Conference, “Institutional Betrayal:  Inequity, Discrimination, Bullying, and Retaliation in Academia,” April 9, 2017, Portland, OR.

“Power and Politics in the (Work-Life) Balance: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Risks and Rewards of Downshifting.” EARThS Conference, “Reflections, Transitions, & Solutions:  Perspectives on the Past, Present, & Future of Environmental Issues,” April 1, 2017, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

“Working (Less) for a Higher Calling: Why Voluntary Simplifiers are Happier than Downshifters.” SCORAI Conference, “Transitions Beyond a Consumer Society.” June 16, 2016, University of Maine, Orono, ME.

“Exploring the Community College Faculty Experience: The Active Job, the Evolving Institution and the Changing Effort-Reward Bargain,” Sociologists of Minnesota Conference, October 14, 2011, Maple Grove, MN.

Professional Experience

Professional and Institutional Service

Member, Pedagogy Project, University of Montana (Spring 2021-present)

Member, Faculty Learning Community: Relationships and Representation: Fostering Partnerships for Equitable Indigenous Education, Montana University System Teaching Scholars Program (Spring 2021-present)

Member, Graduation Ceremony Committee, Department of Sociology (Spring 2021)

Member, Scholarship Committee, Department of Sociology (Spring 2021)

Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Sociology (Spring 2021)

Member, Hiring Committee: Academic Advisor II College of Humanities and Sciences (Fall 2020)

Council Member, American Sociological Association Section on Teaching and Learning (Fall 2018-Fall 2020)

Member, American Sociological Association Section on Teaching and Learning (Fall 2018-present)

Member, American Sociological Association (Fall 2016-present)

Co-Chair, Sociology Graduate Student Organization Teaching Committee, Washington State University, Department of Sociology (Fall 2016-Spring 2018)

Vice President, Sociology Graduate Student Organization, Washington State University, Department of Sociology (Fall 2017-Spring 2018)

Co-Chair, EARThS, Washington State University, Department of Sociology (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)

Member, Hiring Committee, Spectrum High School (Spring 2015)

Member, Awards Committee, Spectrum High School (Fall 2014)

Member, Sociologists of Minnesota (Spring 2012)

Member, Chemical Health Committee, Bren Road Education Center (Fall 2008)