September, 2008

John P. Elia, Ph.D.

Contact:

Home:

2433 Cabrillo Street
San Francisco, CA  94121-3621
Residence  Phone (415) 386-8002
Fax: (415) 386-8002

University:

Department of Health Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 94132-4161

Phone: Office (415) 338-7568
Fax:  Office (415) 338-0570
E-mail: jpelia@sfsu.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

University of California, Davis

Ph.D. (Education)

1992-1997

San Francisco State University

Advanced Study (Hist. & Psych.)

1989-1990

San Francisco State University

M.A. (History)

1986-1989

San Francisco State University

B.A. (History)

1981-1986

San Francisco State University

B.A. (Physical Education)

1981-1986

Special Certification:

Certificate of completion from Teaching Improvement Project Systems (TIPS) from the University of Kentucky, October, 1991.

Teaching Credentials:

California Community College Credential for History (1990)

General Subjects Adult Education Secondary Credential (1986)

Teaching Positions:

Associate Professor (and granted tenure), Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 2004 - Present

Assistant Professor, Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 2001- 2004.

Lecturer in Health Education, Human Sexuality Studies and Psychology, San Francisco State University, 1987-2001.

Adjunct Professor of Education and History, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA.  1998-Present.

Teaching Assistant, School of Education, University of California, Davis (Education 120, Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education), 1994.

Teaching Assistant, Division of Education, University of California, Davis (Education 123, Dewey & Education), 1993.

Graduate Reader, Department of History, San Francisco State University, (for History 110:  Western Civilization I), 1988.

Business and Industry Instructor, American Red Cross, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties (CA), (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid), 1987-Present.

Instructor in History, Physical Education, and Social Studies (Adult Education), South San Francisco Unified School District, 1986-1991.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Departments of Human Sexuality Studies and Psychology, San Francisco State University, 1986-1987.

Chief Teaching Assistant, Departments of Human Sexuality and Psychology, San Francisco State University, 1984-1986.

Visiting Lecturer in Sports Medicine, Department of Physical Education, San Francisco State University, 1983-1984.

Courses Taught
(at San Francisco State University):

Health Ed. 310 - Health in Society
Health Ed. 312 - Consumer Health
Health Ed. 320 - Contemporary Sexuality
HMSX 301 - Introduction to Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Studies
HMSX/PSY 320 - Sex in Relationships
HMSX 401 - Discussion of Variations in Human Sexuality
HMSX/SS 421 - Homophobia and Coming Out
HMSX 400/PSY 450 - Variations in Human Sexuality
Health Ed./HMSX 500 - Values Clarification in Sexuality
HMSX 600/PSY 650 - Research Seminar on Sexual Identity
Health Ed. 660 - Health Issues for Youth in Communities and Schools
Health Ed. 715 - Graduate Seminar: Philosophy of Health Education
Health Ed. 725 - Graduate Seminar: Teaching Strategies
HMSX/ED. 805 - Sexuality Education and Policy
Health Ed. 845 - Training & Educational Process

Courses Taught
(at Skyline College):

Educ. 100 - Introduction to Education
Hist. 100 - Western Civilization I
Hist. 108 - Survey of American History
Hist. 201 - United States History I
Hist. 202 - United States History II
Hist. 310 - California History
SGOV. 112 - Student Government

Academic Awards and Honors:

Nominee for the Sarlo Outstanding Teaching Award (a Distinguished Faculty Award at SF State), 2007-2008 academic year.

Letters of Commendation for "Excellent Teaching" from the Academic Advising Center, San Francisco State University, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,  1999, 2001, and 2002.

Top Paper Award for “Queering the Politics of Picture Books for Children: LGBTQ Representations in Lamda Finalists 200-2007” by Shimanoff, S, Elia, J.P., and Yep, G.A. the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Division of the National Communication Association. Presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA.  22 November 2008.

Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Communication Studies Division of the National Communication Association, 2004-2005.

Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Communication Studies Division of the National Communication Association, 2003-2004.

Top Paper Award for “Queering Relationships: Toward a Paradigmatic Shift.” Granted by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Division of the National Communication Association. Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  23 November 2002.

Recipient of a Faculty Merit Increase (FMI), San Francisco State University, 1999, and 2000.

Recipient of a Performance Step Salary Increase (PSSI), for outstanding teaching, research/publications, and community involvement, San Francisco State University, Spring, 1998.
Alumnus of the Year, El Camino High School, South San Francisco, CA., June 13, 1997.

Leadership Certificate, San Francisco State University, (Faculty Advisor for a Student Organization [EROS]), 1988/1989; Queer Alliance, 2001-2002 & 2002-2003.

Bachelor's degrees awarded Cum Laude, San Francisco State University, 1986.

Member, Phi Alpha Theta, an honors society for scholars and students in the field of history, since May, 1985.

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES:

Guest Lectures / Presentations / Workshops

Co-Leader (with Ivy Chen) of a Workshop on “Teaching Larges Classes Effectively”) in the New Faculty Orientation, San Francisco State University, 18 August 2008.

“Adult Learning Theories as Practice.” Presented at a training of the trainers at the Harm Reduction Therapy Center (HRTC), Oakland, CA,  8 August 2008.

“Trends in Youth Sexuality: The Importance of Sexual Literacy.” Presentation given to secondary school health education teachers of the San Francisco Unified School District at the School Health Programs Office,  27 November 2007.

Faculty Participant (Roundtable Discussion and Workshop on “Teaching Larges Classes Effectively”) at the New Faculty Orientation, San Francisco State University, August, 2007.

“The Necessary Ingredients of Healthy Intimate, Sexual Relationships.” Presented to the HED 310 Class (Buffy Bunting’s class), San Francisco State University, 5 July 2007.

“The Importance of Healthy Intimate Relationships in Adolescence.” (Keynote address) at School of the Arts (SOTA), San Francisco Unified School District, 15 December 2006.

“Sexuality and Disability.” Presented to a Graduate Seminar focusing on Psychosocial Issues and Rehabilitation (Dr. Ann Hallum’s class), San Francisco State University, 9 November 2006 and 23 October 2007.

“Teaching Large Classes Successfully.” through the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD), San Francisco State University,  2 November 2006.

“Teaching Large Classes Effectively.” Presented at the New Faculty Orientation, Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD), San Francisco State University, August, 2006.

“Facilitating Large Classes.”  Presented to interested faculty at S.F State. Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD), San Francisco State University, 15 February 2006.

“A Critical Examination of Gender Roles and Stereotypes.” Presented at El Camino High School, South San Francisco, CA, South San Francisco Unified School District, 10 March 2006.

“Human Sexuality” (a short course, co-taught with Shelly Masur, MPH) at University of California, Davis Extension, held at the Sutter Square Galleria, Sacramento, CA. 5 & 6 March 2004.

“Conducting Effective Class Discussions.” Presented at the New Faculty Orientation, Hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET), San Francisco State University, 21 August 2003.

“Diversity as a Necessary Ingredient for Community Health and Wellness.”  Presented at Henry Ohlhoff House, San Francisco, CA., 16 January 2003.

“The State of Sexuality Education in the U.S.: Abstinence-Only vs. Comprehensive Approaches.” Presented at an Introduction to Human Sexuality Studies course (HMSX 300), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., 28 October 2002.

“Human Sexuality” (a short course, co-taught with Ivy Chen, MPH)) at University of California, Davis Extension, held at the Sutter Square Galleria, Sacramento, CA. 11 & 12 October 2002; and 12 & 13 September 2003.

“Queering Relationships: Toward a Paradigmatic Shift.” Presented at a graduate seminar on Interpersonal Communication, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA., 24 October 2002.

“Democratic Sexuality Education and Condom Distribution.” Presented at School Health Programs Department of the San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco, CA., 10 October 2002.

“Queering Relationships: Toward a Paradigmatic Shift.” Presented at a graduate seminar on Sexual Identity and Communication (SPCH 725), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., 2 October 2002.

“Doing a Literature Search and Review in Community/Public Health Education.” Presented at a Graduate Seminar on Theories of Social Behavioral Change in Community Health Education  (Health Education 815), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., 1 October 2002 and 15 September 2003.

“Intimacy and Healthy Relationships.” Presented at a Health and Society course (Health Education 310), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA., 25 June 2002.

“History of Sexuality Education in America.” Presented at a Health Education/Wellness class, School of the Arts (SOTA), San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco, CA., 29 May 2002.

Commentator for a panel on “Sexual Politics” at San Francisco State University’s Annual Student Forum on Gender and Sexuality, San Francisco, CA., 3 May 2002.

“Human Sexuality” (a short course, co-taught with Ivy Chen, MPH)) at University of California, Davis Extension, held at the Sutter Square Galleria, Sacramento, CA. 5 & 6 April 2002.

“Moving Beyond Traditional Teaching Methods: Toward a Democratic Approach to Teaching.” Presented at the Future Teachers’ Club Forum: Is Teaching in Your Future? Skyline Community College. San Bruno, CA., 3 April 2002.

“The History and Present State of Sexuality Education” (Keynote Address) at the School Health Programs Department’s In-Service Training for Secondary School Health Educators in the San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco, CA., 26 February 2002.

“Key Concepts of Sexuality Education for School Health Educators.” Presented at a Fostering Health and Wellness course, University of California, Berkeley Extension, San Francisco, CA., 10 February 2002 & 22 June 2003.

"Some Considerations of Male Sexual Health in a Community Setting."  (Workshop Leader) Presented at the Henry Ohlhoff House, San Francisco, CA.,  12 January 2002.

"Some Considerations of Male Sexual Health in a Community Setting."  (Workshop Leader) Presented at the Henry Ohlhoff House, San Francisco, CA.,  4 August 2001.
 
"Sexuality Education in Secondary Schools."  Presented to secondary teaching credential students (in SED 785) at San Francisco State University, Fall, 1999, Spring, 2000, & Summer, 2000

"Sexuality Education as a Health Education in Secondary Schools."  Presented to students in HMSX 300, Introduction to the Human Sexuality Studies Minor at SFSU.  Fall, 1999 & Fall, 2000.

"Sexual Identity and Youth: Some Perspectives on Healthy Living."  Presented to students at Westmoor High School's Gay-Straight Alliance, 31 May 2000.

"Teaching Large Classes Effectively: Putting Democratic Ideals to Work."  Presented to new faculty members through The Center For the Enhancement of Teaching, San Francisco State University, 24 February  1996 and 20 August 1996.

"Some Issues of Sexual Identity in Adolescence." Presented to the Day Break House (youth homeless shelter), Redwood City, CA.  5 December 1994.

"Sexuality Education: An Imperative for the United States' Educational System." Presented for the Educational Referral Organization of Sexuality, San Francisco State University, 2 December 1994.

"Counseling, Sexuality, and Gender."  Presented to an undergraduate educational psychology-counseling class at University of California, Davis, 17 May 1994.

"Resistance Factors Toward Sexuality Education."  Presented to an introductory course in human sexuality studies, San Francisco State University, 9 February  1993.

"A Question of Gender: Transvestitism and Transsexualism." Presented to the staff of the Baker House, San Francisco, California, 3 February 1993.

"Gender and Sexuality: Some Issues." Presented to a general psychology course, San Francisco State University, 9 December 1993, and 13 May 1994.

Papers/Posters/Presentations Presented at Conferences

“The Politics of Inclusion:  Exploring Non-Normative Aspects of Sexuality in the Classroom.” Presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA.  24 November 2008.

Elia, J.P. and Yep, G.A. “Transgender Studies in Communication: Historical Trends and Future Prospects” Presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA.  23 November 2008.

Yep, G.A. and Elia, J.P. “The Institution of Marriage:  Histories, Ideologies, and Privileges.” Presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA.  23 November 2008.

Shimanoff, S., Elia, J.P., and Yep, G.A. “Queering the Politics of Picture Books for Children: LGBTQ Representations in Lamda Finalists 200-2007” by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Division of the National Communication Association. Presented at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA.  22 November 2008.

“Necessity of Teaching the History of Public Health from a Critical Perspective.” Presented at the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. San Diego, CA, 28 October 2008.

“Radical Roots I: Resolutions D and O and the 30th Anniversary of the SCA on the Equal Rights Amendment.” Presented at the 93rd  Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Chicago, IL. 16 November 2007.

Yep, G.A. and Elia, J.P. “Perfroming Black Queer Masculinities in Noah’s Arc.” Presented at the 93rd  Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Chicago, IL. 15 November 2007.

“A Critical Response to Responses to Queer Theory and Communication:  From Disciplining Queers to Queering the Discipline(s) (New York: Haworth Press, 2003). Presented at the
92nd Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, Texas. 16 November 2006.

Yep, G.A. and Elia, J.P. “Queering/Quaring Blackness in Noah’s Arc.” Presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, Texas.  18 November 2006.

“Mentoring Queer Students.” Presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, Texas.  17 November 2006.

“Education and Social Activism.” (Discussant).  Third Annual Human Rights Summit at SFSU: Roots of Our Future:  The Human Rights of Children.  San Francisco State University.  2 May 2006.

“Intersectionality and Communication:  The Health of Identity Activism and Theory” presented at the Pre-Conference Seminar of the 91st  Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  Boston, MA.  16 November 2005.

“Activating Theory/Theorizing Activism: Creating and Maintaining Justice for GLBT and Queer People.” Presented at the 91st  Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  Boston, MA.  18 November 2005.

“Queer Pedagogy in Action: Addressing Intersectionality in Our Teaching and Curriculum.” Presented at the California State University Queer Studies Consortium’s Annual Meeting, Queering the Curriculum:  Intersections of Race, Class, Genders, Nations and Bodies.  Fresno, CA.  CSU Fresno, 16 April 2005.

“Pedagogy of Violence.” Presented at the 90th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  Chicago, IL. 11 November 2004.

“Demystifying Heteronormativity” (Panel Respondent). Presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Miami, FL.  21 November 2003.

“Pedagogy of Violence.” Presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Miami, FL.  20 November 2003.

“Queering Relationships: Toward a Paradigmatic Shift.” Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  23 November 2002.

“Positively Queer:  Educational Interventions.” Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  23 November 2002.

“Pedagogy of Transgression and Desire: Necessary Ingredients for an Effective Education.” Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  22 November 2002.

“(Un)Representations of Queer Relationships in Interpersonal Communication Textbooks.” Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  21 November 2002.

“Queering and Quaering Higher Education: Making Strides at Providing Equitable Educational Experiences in the University Classroom.” Presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  New Orleans, LA.  21 November 2002.

“Health Promotion for LGBTTQ Youth in the Schools: A Critical Perspective.” Poster presented at the 130th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, PA. 11 November 2002

“Breaking the Silence:  Addressing Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues in the Classroom.” Presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Western States Communication Association. Long Beach, CA. 5 March 2002.

“Intersectionality in the Communication Discipline: Beyond the Additive Model of Social Identity.” Presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Western States Communication Association. Long Beach, CA. 3 March 2002.

“The Contested Terrain of  Gay and Lesbian Studies and Queer Theories.” Presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Atlanta, Georgia. 1 November 2001.

“From the Pedagogy of Pain to the Pedagogy of Hope.” Presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. Atlanta, Georgia.  1 November 2001.

Yep, G.A., Lovaas, K.E., and Elia, J.P.  "Sexual Ideologies and Relationship Constructions: What is Gained and What is Lost by Gay Marriage."  Presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association.  Seattle, Washington.  10 November 2000.

Yep, G.A., Lovaas, K.E., and Elia, J.P.  "Interrogating Machismo:  Communication, Gender, Ethnicity, and Heterosexualities."  Presented at the 86th Annual Conference of the National Communication Association.  Seattle, Washington.  9 November 2000.

"Why Sexuality Education?"  Presented at the Sexuality Education:  Opportunities for the New Century Conference on 13 October 2000, at San Francisco State University.

Elia, J.P. and De Cecco, J.P., "Bigger Can be Better: Teaching Mega Classes."  Presented at the A Century of Innovation: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at SFSU Conference on 13 April 2000 at San Francisco State University.

"Homophobia and the Schools:  What They Are Doing About It and What They Should Be Doing About It."  Presented at the Beyond Homophobia: Rethinking Anti-Gay Violence, Heterosexism, and Homophobia in Multiple Perspective Conference (an international
conference) on 7 April  1999 at San Francisco State University.

Herdt, G.H. and Elia, J.P. "Sexual Development and Sex Education:  Critical Transitions." Presented at the Bi-Annual Asilomar Conference of San Francisco State University, Monterey, California on 18 January 1999.

"The Necessity of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Schools."  Presented to California Association for the Philosophy of Education, May 2, 1998, Stanford University.

"What They Got and What They Wanted to Get:  Student Reflections on Sexuality Education in the Schools."  Presented at Risky Talk: Sexuality and Public Schools:  A Conference, University of California, Davis, 7 March 1998.

"Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sexuality Education:  The Utilization of Bisexual, Gay, and Lesbian Studies and Progressive Education."  Presented at the Mid-Continent Region Annual Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Chicago, Illinois, 23 May 1997.

"Social Unrest:  The Roles and Perceptions of Women in Mid and Late Nineteenth Century France."  Presented at the Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta, California State University, Sacramento, 11 March 1989.

"History, Etymology and Fallacy:  Attitudes Toward Masturbation in The Ancient Western World."  Presented at The Young Historians' Conference,  San Francisco State Univ., 2 May 1987.

PUBLICATIONS:

Books

Lovaas, K.E., Elia, J.P. and Yep, G.A. (Eds.).  LGBT Studies and Queer Theory:  New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain.  New York:  Haworth Press, 2006.

Yep, G. A., and Lovaas, K.E., and Elia, J.P. (Eds.).  Queer Theory and Communication: From Disciplining Queers to Queering the Discipline(s).  New York: Haworth Press, 2003.

Elia, J.P., Angelo, A.J., and Chen, I.  Readings in Contemporary Sexuality.  2nd edition (first edition published in 2000). Dubuque, Iowa:  Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005.

Elia, J.P. and Chen, I.  Sex and Relationships: An Anthology.  Dubuque, Iowa:  2nd  edition (first edition published in 1999). Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005.

De Cecco, J.P. and Elia, J.P. (Eds.)  If You Seduce A Straight Person Can You Make Them Gay: Biological Essentialism vs. Social Constructionism in Gay and Lesbian Identities.  New York:  The Haworth Press, 1993.

Articles

Elia, J.P. and Eliason, M.J. “Where’s the Democracy and Inclusion?: The Dangerous Omissions of LGBTQ Issues in American School-Based Sexuality Education.”  American Journal of Sexuality Education.  Status of article:  Revised and Resubmitted  9/5/08.

Elia, J.P. and Eliason, M.J. “Discourse of Exclusion: Sexuality Education’s Silencing of Sexual Others.”  Journal of LGBT Youth. Status of article:  Revised and Resubmitted  9/15/08.

Lovaas, K.E., Elia, J.P. and Yep, G.A.  “Shifting Ground(s): Surveying the Contested Terrain of LGBT Studies and Queer Theory.” Journal of Homosexuality.  Vol. 52   1/2,  2006, 1-16.

Elia, J.P.  “Queering Relationships: Toward a Paradigmatic Shift.” Journal of Homosexuality. Vol. 45  2/3,  2003, 68-86.

Yep, G.A., Lovaas, K.E. and Elia, J.P.  “A Critical Appraisal of Assimilationist and Radical Ideologies Underlying Same-Sex Marriage in LGBT Communities in the United States.” Journal of Homosexuality. Vol. 45  1, 2003, 45-64.

Elia, J.P.  "Democratic Sexuality Education:  A Departure from Sexual Ideologies and Traditional Schooling".  Journal of Sex Education and Therapy.  Vol. 25  2/3, 2000,  122-129.

Elia, J.P.  "The Necessity of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Schools"  The Educational Forum.  Vol. 64   4, 2000, 340-347.

Elia, J.P. "Homophobia in the High School: A Problem in Need of a Resolution."  The High School Journal.  vol. 77  1/2  October/November, 1993 & December/January, 1994, 177-185.

Elia, J.P.  "History, Etymology and Fallacy:  Attitudes Toward Male Masturbation in The Ancient Western World" Journal of Homosexuality.  vol. 14  3/4  1987, pp. 1-19.

Marra, H. and Elia, J.P.  "Safety Factors in Track and Field." Athletic Journal.  vol. 66  8,  March, 1986, pp. 20-22.

Elia, J.P.  “A Running Relationship with Shin Splints."  Sports Medicine Guide. vol. 2   4  April, 1985,  p. 23.

Carlson, J. and Elia, J.P. "Methodology and Physiology of Massage in Athletics" International Journal of Holistic Health & Medicine.  Winter, 1984, pp. 17-19.

Elia, J.P. "Rehabilitating The Injured Ankle" The Badminton Magazine, October, 1983, p. 21.

Chapters in Books

Elia, J.P. “School-Based Sexuality Education: A Century of Sexual and Social Control.” In Elizabeth Schroeder and Judy Kuriansky (Eds.) Sexuality Education:  Past, Present, and Future.  New York: Praeger Publishers, (In Press), Forthcoming in 2009.

Elia, J.P. and Eliason, M.J. “Values Free Sexuality Education:  Myth or Reality.” In Elizabeth Schroeder and Judy Kuriansky (Eds.) Sexuality Education:  Past, Present, and Future.  New York: Praeger Publishers, (In Press), Forthcoming in 2009.

Elia, J.P., Martin, J. B. and Yep, G.A. “Off His Rocker: Masculinity and the Rhetoric of Violence in America’s Favorite Pastime.” In Linda K. Fuller (Ed.) Sexual Sports Rhetoric: Historical and Media Contexts of Violence.  New York:  Peter Lang Publishers, (In Press) forthcoming 2009.

Yep, G. A. and Elia, J.P.  “Racialized Masculinities and the New Homonormativity in LOGOs Noah’s Arc.”  In Ronald Jackson (Ed.). Communicating Race and Masculinity. NewYork & London:  Oxford University Press.

 Yep, G. A. and Elia, J.P. “Queering/Quaring Blackness in Noah’s Arc.”  In Tom Peele’s (Ed.) Queering Popular Culture.  New York:  Palgrave Publishers, 2007, pp. 27-40.

Elia, J.P. “Comprehensive Sex Education Is the Most Effective Way to Protect Teen Health.”  In Kristen Bailey (Ed.).  Sex Education. Detroit, MI:  Greenhaven Press, 2005, pp. 49-58. (this chapter was adapted from an earlier article, “The Necessity of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Schools,” published in The Educational Forum, 64, 2000.

Elia, J. P.  “A Case for Offering Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Schools.” In John P. Elia, Albert Angelo, and Ivy Chen (Eds.). Readings in Contemporary Sexuality. 2nd edition. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005, pp.  78-114.

Elia, J.P. “The Necessity of Addressing Sexual Identity in the Schools.” In John P. Elia and Albert Angelo, Ivy Chen (Eds.). Readings in Contemporary Sexuality. 2nd edition.  Dubuque, IA:  Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005, pp. 138-144.

De Cecco, J.P. and Elia, J.P. “A Critique and Synthesis of Biological Essentialism and Social Constructionist Views of Sexuality and Gender.” In J. P. De Cecco and J. P. Elia’s (Eds.)  If You Seduce A Straight Person Can You Make Them Gay: Biological Essentialism vs. Social Constructionism in Gay and Lesbian Identities.  New York:  The Haworth Press, 1993, pp. 1–26.

Encyclopedia Entries

Elia, J.P.  “Kinsey.”  In James T. Sears’s (Ed.),  The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Sex, Love and Culture: Vol. 6. Twentieth & Twenty-First Centuries. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008, pp. 136-138.

Elia, J.P. “Masturbation.”  In James T. Sears’s (Ed.),  The Greenwood
Encyclopedia of Sex, Love and Culture: Vol. 6, Twentieth & Twenty-First Centuries.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008, pp. 150- 152.

Elia, J.P. “Sexuality Education.” In James T. Sears’s (Ed.), Youth, Education & Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia. Westport, CT:  Greenwood Publishers, 2005, pp. 785-789.

Elia, J.P. “Homophobia.”  In James T. Sears’s (Ed.), Youth, Education & Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia. Westport, CT:  Greenwood Publishers, 2005, pp.  413-417.

Book Reviews

Book Review of Jackie M. Blount’s Fit to Teach: Same-Sex Desire, Gender, and School Work in the Twentieth Century.  Albany, New York:  State University of New York Press, 2005.  Reviewed in the Journal of Homosexuality, vol. 53   3, 2007, pp. 209-213.

Book Review of Alexander McKay's Sexual Ideologies and Schooling: Towards Democratic Sexuality Education.  Albany, New York:  State University of New York Press, 1999. Reviewed in Journal of Sex Education and Therapy.  vol. 25,  2/3, 2000, pp. 202-203. 

Book Review of Constance Chen's The Sex Side of Life: Mary Ware Dennett's Pioneering Battle for Birth Control and Sex Education .  New York:  The New Press, 1996.  Reviewed in the Journal of the History of Sexuality.  vol. 9, 4, 2000, pp. 497-499.

Book Review of Jan Bremmer's (Ed.) From Sappho to De Sade: Moments in the History of Sexuality.  London and New York:  Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1989.  Review appeared in the Journal of Homosexuality. vol. 21  3, 1991, pp. 102-117.

Ancillary Materials

Elia, J.P., Angelo, A.J. and Chen, I. Student Guide for Readings in Contemporary Sexuality. 2nd edition. Dubuque, Iowa:  Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005.

Elia, J.P., and Chen, I. Student Guide for Readings in Sex & Relationships:  An Anthology. 2nd edition. Dubuque, Iowa:  Kendall Hunt Publishers, 2005.

Elia, J.P. and Seban, E.  Study Guide for Sex and Relationships: An Anthology.  Dubuque, Iowa:  Kendall Hunt Publishers, 1999.

Elia, J.P. and Silver, D.H. Test Bank for Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity.  Abridged Edition.  Boston:  Allyn and Bacon, 1997.

Elia, J.P. and Silver, D.H.  Test Bank for Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity.  Third Edition. Boston:  Allyn and Bacon, 1996.

Elia, J.P.  Instructor's Manual and Test Bank for Human Sexuality.  St. Louis:  Mosby-Yearbook Publishers, 1992.

Technical Reports (unpublished)

Elia, J.P. and Miller, R. (Eds.). Interspectives Newsletter of the University Interdisciplinary Council, San Francisco State University, 2004.

Elia, J.P. and Guy, R.  Final Report on the Trauma Education Project (TEP for the Marian Wright Edelman Institute, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.  7 July 2003.

An Innovative Academic Assessment of Human Sexuality Studies.  Submitted to the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment (Provost's office), San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.  30 June 1999.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:

Associate Chair, Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 2003-Present.

Graduate Coordinator of the Master’s of Public Health Program (MPH), Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 2003-2008.

Acting/Interim Chair, Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, Spring & Summer 2003, Summer 2008.

Graduate Coordinator for Master's of Science Program in Health Education, Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 1998-2000.

Deputy Director, Center for Research and Education in Sexuality (CERES), San Francisco State University, 1987/1988 and 1998/1999.

Assistant Director of the Center for Research and Education in Sexuality (CERES), San Francisco State University, 1994-1997.

Associate Director of the Center for Research and Education in Sexuality (CERES), San Francisco State University, 1997-2004.

Teaching Assistant Coordinator, Division of Education, University of California, Davis, 1992/1993 and 1993/1994 academic years.

President, History Students' Association, San Francisco State University, 1987/1988 & 1988/1989 academic years.

RESEARCH POSITIONS:

Research Associate, Center for Research and Education in Sexuality (CERES), San Francisco State University, 1988-2004.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:

Received a $ 5,500 grant from the Edelman Wright Institute for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families to be a co-principal investigator (with Roma Guy, MSW) to head the Trauma Education Project (TEP), which deals specifically with addressing trauma confronted by children and adolescents and developing educational interventions. 2002-2003.

Received a $3,513 grant from the Office of the Provost at San Francisco State University to be the project director of a research project entitled "An Innovative Academic Assessment of Human Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University"  Spring, 1999.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE WORK:

University-Wide Committees

Committee Member, Academic Freedom Committee, San Francisco State University, 2008-2011

Chair, University Sabbatical Committee, San Francisco State University, 2006-2007.

Committee Member, University Sabbatical Committee, San Francisco State University, 2005-2006.

CSU-Wide Workshop Attendee (SF State Representative) on Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Criteria and Procedures.  Held at the Crowne Plaza at LAX (Los Angeles, CA),
24 February 2006.

Committee Member, Faculty Rights Panel, San Francisco State University, 2005-Present.

Committee Member, Cesar Chavez Research Practice Forum Planning Committee, for the University-wide event on 24 March 2004.

Committee Member, University Interdisciplinary Council, San Francisco State University, 2001- 2004

Committee Member on the Search Committee for Associate Vice President for Academic Resources, San Francisco State University, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004.

Cluster Coordinator of GE Segment III's Health and Wellness Cluster, San Francisco State University, 2001-Present.

Academic Senator, San Francisco State University for the term 1998 - 2001.

Committee Member of the Curriculum Review Approval Committee (CRAC), a university-wide committee for the term 1998-2001.

Committee Member of the Lecturers' Council of the Academic Senate, 2000-2001.

College of Health and Human Services

Committee Member, Hiring Committee for the Coordinator of the Student Resource Center, College of Health & Human Services, San Francisco State University, Fall 2007.

Departmental Committees

Chair, Search/Hiring Committee for an assistant professor of health education (emphasis:  health promotion/disease prevention), Department of Health Education, 2006-2007.

Committee Member, Hiring, Retention, and Tenure (HRT) Committee, Department of Health Education, 2005-2006, 2006-2007.

Committee Member, Hiring, Retention, and Tenure (HRT) Committee, Department of Consumer Family Studies/Dietetics, 2006-2007, 2007-2008.

Committee member, Search/Hiring Committee for an assistant professor of community health education, 2003-2004.

Chair, Undergraduate Sub-Committee, Department of Health Education, 2001-2002.

Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Health Education, San Francisco State University, 2000-2001.

Executive Committee Member of the Human Sexuality Studies Program, San Francisco State University, Fall, 1998 - 2001.

Committee member on the Search Committee for the Human Sexuality Studies Executive Director, Fall 1996 and Spring, 1997.

Co-Chair, Human Sexuality Studies Curriculum Development Committee, Spring, 1997.

Committee Member on the sub-committee for the development of the Master's of Public Health degree, Spring, 1996 and Fall 1996.

Chair, Human Sexuality Studies Curriculum Development Committee, Spring, 1996 & 2000.

Committee member for the evaluation of the director of the Human Sexuality Studies Program, San Francisco State University, Spring, 1993.

Committee member for the development of the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Studies Minor Program, San Francisco State University, Fall, 1991.

ADVISORY POSITIONS:

International Advisory Board Member for the Youth, Education & Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia.  (Edited by Dr. James Sears, and published by Greenwood Press, 2005).

Faculty Advisor for Queer Alliance (a student organization) at San Francisco State University, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, & 2002-2003 academic years.

CONSULTANCIES:

Book Reviewer of a general Health Education textbook, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2003.

Book Reviewer of a Human Sexuality textbook, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002.

Evaluator of Sexuality Education materials for the Public Schools of California for the Communication Sciences Research Group, 1999.

Book Reviewer, Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1997.

Book Reviewer, HarperCollins Publishers, 1996.

Book Reviewer, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishers, 1994.

Book Reviewer, Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1994 and 1996.

Human Sexuality Educator, Masters and Johnson Institute's Hotline, 1993/1994.

Book Reviewer, Dushkin Publishing Group, 1993.

Book Reviewer, Mosby/Yearbook College Publishing, 1990.

Book Reviewer, Wayne State University Press, 1988.

Sports Medicine Curriculum Implementation, American Red Cross, San Francisco, 1987.

EDITORIAL POSITIONS:

Educational Consultant for the Harm Reduction Therapy Center (HRTC), Oakland, CA 8 – 9 August 2008.

Book Reviewer of a general Health Education textbook, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2003.

Book Reviewer of a Human Sexuality textbook, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002.

Evaluator of Sexuality Education materials for the Public Schools of California for the Communication  Sciences Research Group, 1999.

Book Reviewer, Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1997.

Book Reviewer, HarperCollins Publishers, 1996.

Book Reviewer, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishers, 1994.

Book Reviewer, Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1994 and 1996.

Human Sexuality Educator, Masters and Johnson Institute's Hotline, 1993/1994.

Book Reviewer, Dushkin Publishing Group, 1993

Book Reviewer, Mosby/Yearbook College Publishing, 1990

Book Reviewer, Wayne State University Press, 1988.

Sports Medicine Curriculum Implementation, American Red Cross, San Francisco, 1987.

EDITORIAL POSITIONS:

Editorial Board Member, The Educational Forum, 2005-Present

Editorial Board Member, Journal of LGBT Youth (formerly the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education), 2002-Present.

Senior Book Review Editor, Journal of Homosexuality, 1998-Present.

Associate Editor, Journal of Homosexuality, 1995-1997, 2000-Present.

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Popular Culture, 2006-Present.

Publications Board Member, SIECUS Report, 1998-2000.

Assistant Editor and Book Review Editor, Journal of Homosexuality, 1989-1995.

Editorial Assistant, Journal of History (published by the History Students' Association), San Francisco State University, spring semester, 1989.

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Historical Association

American Public Health Association

California Association for the Philosophy of Education

California Historical Society

National Communication Association

National Education Association

Philosophy of Education Society

Sex Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)

Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality

VOLUNTEER WORK / COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Taught Infant and Child CPR Course for playmates, a Cooperative Nursery School, San Francisco, CA. 13 December 2005 and 17 January 2006.

Certified Instructor in Multimedia First Aid, Sports Injury Prevention, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR):  Golden Gate Chapter of the American Red Cross, San Francisco and San Mateo (CA), 1982-Present.

Tournament Director of the Badminton competition for the Annual Italian American Games, South San Francisco, California, September, 1989-1992.

Head Student Athletic Trainer, Dept. of Athletics, San Francisco State University, 1981-1986.

Assistant Athletic Trainer, San Mateo County (CA) All-Star Football Teams, 1981-1984.

Coach, Little League Baseball, San Mateo County (CA), 1982.

Assistant High School Football Coach, San Francisco Unified School District (CA), Woodrow Wilson High School, 1978.

MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES:

Co-organizer of a conference (with Dr. Gilbert Herdt).  Title of conference: "Sexuality Education:  Opportunities for a New Century."  Held at San Francisco State University, 13 and 14 October 2000

Co-organizer of a conference (with Rosemary Powers) sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).  Title of conference:  "Risky Talk:  Sexuality and Public Schools."  Held at University of California, Davis, 7 March 1998.