Dr. David Schieber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Schieber is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Northwestern University. He teaches and conducts research at the intersection of work and organizations, culture, and economic sociology. Schieber has a Ph.D. from UCLA and has been instrumental in fostering student-driven research opportunities, culminating in thesis publications for undergraduates at Northwestern. He also teaches graduate pedagogy seminars intended to improve teaching strategies among sociology graduate students. His research includes studies on the pornography industry in Los Angeles, particularly how cultural values and stigma surrounding sex work influence the organizational decision-making processes of performers. Additionally, Schieber is interested in the sociological study of autism, focusing on the embodied experiences of individuals living with autism, and employs a symbolic interactionism framework to explore this subject.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Sociology Sociology Reputation Sociology Organizations Seminar College Teaching

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.