SUMMARY 

  • PhD in sociology, specializing in social theory, veterans’ issues, and social health  
  • Experience in academic research and academic publishing 
  • The ability to present research findings to a broad audience 
  • Front-line experience working in the addictions field 

EDUCATION

Chemical Dependency Counsellor Certificate: September 2016 – August 2018 
St. Clair College, Windsor, ON  

PhD in Sociology: September 2011 – August 2015 
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 
Concentration: Classical and Contemporary Social Theory 
Dissertation Title: Apply Durkheim’s Theory of Suicide: A Study of Altruism and Anomie among Canadian Veterans of Afghanistan  
Methodology: In-depth qualitative interviews and thematic analysis 
Supervisors: Dr. Annette Burfoot and Dr. Alice Aiken 

Master of Arts in Sociology: September 2010 – August 2011 
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON 
Concentration: Contemporary Social Theory  
Thesis Title: Modern Myth and Masculine Character: Revealing the fit ‘self’ in MTV’s I Used to Be Fat 
Methodology: Discourse analysis  
Advisor: Dr. Karen Engle 

Bachelor of Arts Honours: September 2006 – August 2010 
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON 
Major: Sociology and Criminology  
Minor: Psychology 

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Rose, S., VanDenKerkhof, L., Schaub, M., 2018. Determinants of Successful Transition Literature Review. Journal of Military Veteran & Family Health. Volume 4. 

Rose, S., Aiken, A.B., McColl, M.A. 2014. A Scoping Review of Psychological Interventions for PTSD in Military Personal and Veterans. Military Behavioral Health. 2(3), 264-282 

Rose, S., Aiken, A.B., McColl, M.A. 2013. Veterans’ Health in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Literature. [Peer Reviewed] In: Aiken, A.B., Belanger, S. (Editors) Beyond the Line: Military and Veteran Health Research. McGill-Queen’s University Press. Book Ranked number 7 on the Hill Times Best 100 Books in Politics, Public Policy and History in 2013. 

GENERAL READERSHIP PUBLICATIONS

Rose, S., 2013-Ongoing. Steve Rose’s Blog. https://steverosephd.com/.  

Rose, S., 2017. Making People Change: Why it Doesn’t Work, and How You Can Help. Independently published by Steve Rose with Kindle Direct Publishing. https://www.amazon.ca/Making-People-Change-Doesnt-Work-ebook/dp/B071P96M6C  

Rose, S., 2015. The Art of Fulfillment: Living with Passion in an Uncertain World. Independently published by Steve Rose with Kindle Direct Publishing. https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Fulfillment-Living-Passion-Uncertain-ebook/dp/B01A1G1GJQ  

Rose, S., 2015. Moral Injury. Wikipedia. [Contributed initial draft for the concept]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_injury  

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Researcher: July 2015 – September 2015  
Contracted by The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO), Ottawa, ON 

  • Conducting a comprehensive review of the Canadian literature on Veterans in transition 
  • Formulating a qualitative methodology to assist in defining a “successful transition” for medically released Canadian Veterans 
  • Conducting pilot-interviews to refine interview format  

Research Assistant: June 2013 – September 2013 
Center for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 

  • Conducting a scoping review of the international literature on interventions for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
  • Creating a database of the literature on psychological interventions for PTSD 
  • Preparing a presentation for the 4th Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum in November 2013 

Research Assistant: June 2012 – September 2012  
Center for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 

  • Conducted a scoping review of the Canadian literature on veterans’ health concerns
  • Contacted top publishing authors in the field for further literature  
  • Created a database of the Canadian literature on veterans’ health 
  • Wrote a book chapter describing the Canadian literature on veterans’ health. The purpose of this chapter was to allow for a deeper understanding of the current state of research on the health of Canadian veterans 
  • The book chapter was published in the book, Beyond the Line: Military and Veteran Health Research 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor for Cooperation and Conflict in Society: Winter 2018 
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

  • Teaching students about the dynamics of conflict from a micro perspective focused on practical communication skills, in addition to a macro perspective regarding current societal conflicts 

Instructor for Violence and Society: Winter 2018, Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Fall 2016 
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

  • Teaching students about various areas in the study of violence, particularity related to the history and development of Western civilization.  

Instructor for Introduction to Sociology [Honours]: Fall 2017, Winter 2016  
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

  • Teaching students about foundational theoretical and substantive areas in sociology  
  • Developed skills in knowledge translation and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to first year students without any previous experience in the area  

Instructor for Sociology of Religion: Winter 2016 
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

  • Teaching students about the development of religion and secularization in America and its impact on race, gender, and class controversies, as well as major social institutions in the public sphere 

Instructor for Social Research Methods: Fall 2016, Fall 2015 
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan   

  • Teaching students about key concepts and processes involved in social research methods  
  • Developed skills in knowledge translation and the ability to clearly articulate complex methodological ideas in clear language  

Instructor for Introduction to Sociology: Fall 2017, Fall 2015 
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

  • Teaching students about foundational theoretical and substantive areas in sociology  
  • Developed skills in knowledge translation and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to first year students without any previous experience in the area  

Invited Guest Lecturer for the CIMVHR webinar series on Issues in the Health of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families: November 2015 
Royal Military College, Kingston, ON 

  • Online lecture on the experiences of Canadian Veterans in transition to civilian life 

Teaching Assistant for Contemporary Social Theories I and II: September 2011 – April 2013 
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 

  • Taught students about key figures in contemp