Assistant Professor-Sociology

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of aging to begin Fall of academic year 2026-27. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, including in the Health & Society program, participation in the Center on Aging & Population Sciences, supporting research, programs, and collaborative projects that drive innovation in research on aging, and service to the department, college, and university.

Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a description of current and planned research, teaching statement, current curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin, via apply.interfolio.com/172374.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 21, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

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.