& 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 [contact details available in the full listing] 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:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a cover letter, which addresses research agenda and teaching
interests and competencies;
a sample of scholarly writing within the last three years;
and
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
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