Qualitative Research & Fieldwork – Ethnography, semi-structured interviews, multimodal data collection
Juan Camilo Melo Bustos
Political Scientist, Sociologist
Bogotá
Summary
Political Scientist with a Master’s Degree in Sociology, specializing in social interaction and education in vulnerable contexts. Experienced in qualitative research, fieldwork, and teaching, with a strong focus on community engagement and social dynamics in diverse socio-economic settings. Passionate about understanding how social order is constructed in institutional and everyday interactions, particularly in educational and community environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher – Sociologist
Secretary of Education, Bogotá
04.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Design and implementation of social sciences curricula in diverse educational settings.
- Facilitation of critical discussions on social dynamics, integrating qualitative methods into the classroom.
Chair Coordinator - Faculty of Human Sciences
National University of Colombia
Bogotá
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed large student groups (600), academic coordination, and student evaluation for academic events and discussions.
- Managed academic logistics, including scheduling lectures, organizing faculty and guest speaker sessions, and ensuring seamless event execution.
- Facilitated student engagement by organizing seminars, workshops, and panel discussions to foster academic dialogue.
Teacher - Sociology Department
National University of Colombia
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed thematic content focused on sociological perspectives on politics.
- Designed and delivered lectures on key sociological concepts, particularly focusing on political sociology and institutional analysis.
- Developed course materials, including thematic readings, discussion guides, and case study analyses.
- Guided students in academic research, assisting with literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, and structuring sociological arguments.
Teaching Assistant – Political Science Department
National University of Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Developed teaching materials and provided academic support.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
National University of Colombia
Bogotá 07.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
National University of Colombia
Bogotá 01.2011 - 09.2015
Skills
Data Analysis – Thematic coding, discourse analysis, conversation analysis (EMCA – developing interest)
Academic Writing & Publications – Journal articles, book chapters, conference papers
Teaching & Academic Coordination – Course planning, student evaluation, curriculum design
Technology & Digital Analysis Tools – Video recording analysis, qualitative research software (eg, NVivo, Atlasti)
Additional Information
Academic Publications & Conferences
Journal Articles
- “Encuentros y divergencias en torno a las obras La distinción. Criterio y bases sociales del gusto y Campesinos de los Andes: estudio sociológico de Saucío”
Revista Colombiana de Sociología, Vol. 41(1), 2018
Book Chapters
- “Territorio, elecciones y conformación del poder subnacional en Colombia” (2024, IEPRI, ISBN 18998-645)
Conference Presentations
- “Élites capitalinas y descripciones en torno al campesinado” (National Sociology Congress, 2020)
Timeline
Teacher – Sociologist
Secretary of Education, Bogotá
04.2020 - Current
Chair Coordinator - Faculty of Human Sciences
National University of Colombia
01.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Sociology
National University of Colombia
07.2016 - 11.2019
Teacher - Sociology Department
National University of Colombia
01.2016 - 12.2017
Teaching Assistant – Political Science Department
National University of Colombia
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
National University of Colombia
01.2011 - 09.2015
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