01/2018 Philip J. Pettis Department of Sociology Vanderbilt University PB 351811 Nashville, TN 37235-1811 615.322.7626 philip.j.pettis@vanderbilt.edu EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS 2015-PR Vanderbilt University PhD Sociology Thesis: I Am (More than) My Body: Reflexively Embodying and Resisting the Gay Male Adonis Complex. 3.91/4.0 Committee: Dr. Lijun Song (Chair), Dr. Laura Carpenter 2011 Wichita State University, Master of Social Work, GPA: 3.97/4.0 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Wichita State University, Magna Cum Laude Social Work License: KS # 8649 RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Medical Sociology Social Networks Gay Men s Health Sexualities Sociology of the Body Race, Gender, Sexuality PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Articles Song, Lijun, Philip J. Pettis and Bhumika Piya. 2017. Does your Body Know Who You Know? Multiple Role of Network Members Socioeconomic Status for Body Weight Ratings. Sociological Perspectives 66(6): 907-1018. Editor s Pick. Under Review Song, Lijun, and Philip J. Pettis. 2017. Accessed Stats and Health Limitations in Three Societies: Institutional Embeddedness of Social Capital and Social Comparison. Social Science & Medicine Book Chapters Song, Lijun, Cleothia G. Frazier, and Philip J. Pettis. Forthcoming. Do Network Members Resources Generate Health Inequality? Social Capital Theory. To appear in Sherman Folland and Eric Nunenberg (Eds.), Handbook of Social Capital and Health. London: Edward Elgar Ltd.
Page 2 of 6 EMPLOYMENT 2015-PR Research/Teaching Assistant, Vanderbilt University Classes: Spring 2018 Introduction to Sociology Fall 2017 American Jewish Life Spring 2017 Sociology Cultural Production and Institutions Fall 2016 Chinese Society and Medicine Spring 2016 Society and Medicine Fall 2015 Chinese Society and Medicine 2015-16 Instructor, Wichita State University, Upward Bound Math and Science Program Classes: Summer 2016 Introduction to Sociology Summer 2016 Advanced Research Methods I Summer 2015 Basic Research Methods Summer 2015 Intermediate Research Methods 2013-15 Research Assistant, Community Engagement Institute, Wichita State University 2012-13 Mental Health Specialist/ Community Out Reach, Rainbows United, Inc. 2011 Pre-College Advisor, Wichita State University, Upward Bound Math Science Program 2010 HIV/AIDS Medical Case Manager, University of Kansas Medical Center 2009-10 Practicum Student, Center for Community Health and Wellness 2009-10 Graduate Research Assistant, School of Social Work, Wichita State University 2006-08 Supplemental Instruction, Office of Student Success, Wichita State University Ethnic Studies 100, Fall 2006-Fall 2008 PRESENTATIONS Conference Presentations Pettis, Philip J and Hannah Ingersoll. Scripting Sociosexual Identities: The Role of Culture, Interactions, and Embodiment on Practice. Southern Sociology Society 80 th Annual Meeting, Greenville SC. April 2017. Pettis, Philip J and Hannah Ingersoll. Gay Men's Sexual Position Identity Development: The
Page 3 of 6 Role of Reflected Appraisals. Southern Sociology Society 81 st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. April 2018. Pettis, Philip J and Hannah Ingersoll. Scripting Sociosexual Identities: The Role of Culture, Interactions, and Embodiment on Practice. Southern Sociology Society 80 th Annual Meeting, Greenville SC. April 2017. Pettis, Philip J. Towards the Pursuit of Adonis: Achieving Perfection in the Gay Male Body. Pacific University's Center for Gender Equity and Gender & Sexuality Studies 3rd Biennial Conference, Pacific University, Forrest Grove, OR. October 2015. Brown Bag Lectures Towards the Pursuit of Adonis: Achieving Perfection in the Gay Male Body. Vanderbilt University. September 2015 GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS 2016-PR University Graduate Fellowship, Vanderbilt University $26,500 (Annual) 2011-16 University Graduate Fellowship, Vanderbilt University $22,500 2010-11 Edward Tuttle Social Work Fellowship, Wichita State University $600 2006-11 Hispanic American Leadership Organization Scholarship for Community Service Wichita State University $20,000 2010-11 McNair Scholars Educational Opportunity Fund Fellowship, Wichita State University $3,000 2006-11 Office of Multicultural Affairs Certificate of Academic Achievement, Wichita State University 2010-11 Phi Alpha Honor Society, Wichita State University 2004-09 Dean s Honor Roll, Wichita State University 2007-09 Martin Luther King Scholarship recipient, Wichita State University $7,940 2006-09 Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Wichita State University $8,400 2008 First Place in the Oral Competition at the 8 th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, Wichita State University $500 2006-08 Who s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges 2007 School of Community Affairs Outstanding Ethnic Studies Student Award, Wichita State University 2006-07 School of Music Service Scholarship, Wichita State University $300 SERVICE Service to the Profession American Sociological Association. Session Organizer, Sexualities Section.
Page 4 of 6 The 113 th ASA Annual Meeting August 11 th -14 th, 2018. Student Associations President of Social Work Phi Alpha Honor Society, Wichita State University 2010-11 President of the Graduate School Organization of Social Work, Wichita State University 2010-11 Guest Lectures An Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and the Body. Butler Community College, Introduction to Psychology. April, 2014. An Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and the Body. Butler Community College, Introduction to Psychology. April 2013. A New Kind of Black: The Afro-Latino Experience. Wichita State University, The Black Child. October 2012. Panel Discussion Tips, Topics, and Trends: A Panel Presentation with Professional Social Workers. Wichita State University, School of Social Work. April 2015. Graduate Student Panel Discussion, Wichita State University, McNair Scholars Program. 2012-15 LGBT Community Panel Discussion, Introduction to Social Work, Wichita State University. April 2009 LGBT Community Panel Discussion, Seminar on Diversity and Cultural Competence, Wichita State University 2007-09 Round Table Facilitation Gender, Sexuality, and the Body. Facilitated at the 2nd Annual Gender and Sexuality Conference, Wichita State University. April 2015. Community Service Study Buddy, Wichita State University, Upward Bound Math Science Program 2014-15 Volunteer, Wichita State University, Upward Bound Math Science Program 2010-11 Volunteer, Positive Directions, Wichita, Kansas 2010
Page 5 of 6 Hero for the Real Men Real Heroes Project, Wichita Children s Fund 2007-09 Volunteer, Hospice Care of Kansas 2008 Professional Affiliations American Sociological Association 2013-Pr Medical Sociology Body and Embodiment Sexualities Sociologists AIDS Network 2017-Pr Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society 2013-Pr Other Skills Language Competency English (Read, Writing, Speaking 1 st Language); Spanish (Reading, Writing, Speaking 2 nd language)
Page 6 of 6 REFERENCES Lijun Song Associate Professor Vanderbilt University 220C Garland Hall 615.322.1731 lijun.song@vanderbilt.edu Laura Carpenter Associate Professor Vanderbilt University 220B Garland 615.322.7546 laura.carpenter@vanderbilt.edu Shaul Kelner Associate Professor Vanderbilt University 321H Haralnd Hall 615.875.3180 s.kelner@vanderbilt.edu