Civitas Institute - Social Sciences & Public Policy (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)

College/School/Unit: Civitas Institute

Department:

Posted: Feb 10, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Civitas Institute at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in the social sciences and public policy to begin in August 2026.

The Institute seeks to fill several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, to start in the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are welcome from all relevant disciplines, including Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and relevant public policy fields in economics, law, education, energy, technology, housing, and finance.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a cover letter, which addresses research agenda and teaching interests and competencies;
3. a sample of scholarly writing within the last three years; and
4. list of three academic references with contact information.

Screening of applicants will begin on February 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please address any inquiries to:

Professor Robert G. Ingram

Director, Program on Humanities and the Western Tradition

Civitas Institute

302 West 24th Street

Austin, TX 78712

robert.ingram@utexas.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.*

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/177840