Assistant / Associate Professor of Sociology (Population Health)

Department : Sociology - 316500

Posting Open Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 27 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type : Permanent Faculty

Working Title :

Assistant / Associate Professor of Sociology (Population Health)

Appointment Type : Open Rank

Vacancy ID : FAC0005640

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : 40

FTE : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

Dependent on Experience and / or Qualifications.

Proposed Start Date :

07 / 01 / 2026

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The Sociology Department seeks to advance sociological knowledge and the public’s understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the discipline. This goal breaks down into four important components : 1) to teach the core areas and methods of the discipline to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them rigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer social scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers inside and outside of the academy; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in sociology to be published in major disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals; 4) to provide intellectual leadership and service to the department and sociology and related professions as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.

Further details on the department and undergraduate program are available here : http : / / sociology.unc.edu

Position Summary :

This Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research in the field of Sociology, participate in departmental service, and mentor graduate students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Candidates must have their PhD in Sociology or a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Specialization in population health. A record of strong, innovative research and excellence in teaching.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions :

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three references through UNC’s online recruitment system. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025.