Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job Summary
The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of (advanced) assistant professor in the fields of demography, sociology of population, and health beginning in August of 2027. We are particularly interested in scholars who use demographic and statistical methods of inquiry and evidence either a track record of or strong potential for leading NICHD-funded research. The successful candidate will be expected to have an active role in the Center for Demography and Ecology and align with the Center's commitment to cooperative, multi-disciplinary research and training in population science.
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative.
Key Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Required Qualifications
- Creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research;
- Research in the field of demography, sociology of population, and health or a related field;
- Evidence of either a history of or the potential to successfully pursue and lead NICHD-funded research;
- Demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and with various research centers (e.g. Center for Demography and Ecology);
- Evidence of either experience with or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.
Education
Required: PhD in Sociology or a similar field prior to the start of the appointment.
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