Assistant Professor of Sociology

University of Texas Austin

Position: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Aging

Department: Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin

Start Date: Fall 2026-27 academic year

Application Review Begins: 21 October 2025 (position open until filled)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of aging. The appointee will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including in the Health & Society program.
• Participate in the Center on Aging & Population Sciences.
• Support research, programs, and collaborative projects in aging studies.
• Contribute to service within the department, college, and university.

Qualifications

• Must have completed all requirements for the PhD by the time of appointment, or expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining as an Instructor.
• Strong potential for research, teaching, and service in the field of aging.

Application Instructions

Submit the following via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/172374

1. Cover letter describing current and planned research.
2. Teaching statement.
3. Curriculum vitae (CV).
4. Writing sample.
5. Three letters of reference.

Contact: Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, UT Austin.

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