Position Announcement – University of Texas at Austin

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a faculty member to contribute to its program in health and health disparities. This is a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin Fall 2016. The duties will include teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels, research, publication, and service to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the university. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by August 2016, demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, and have a clearly defined research agenda. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a description of current and planned research, current Curriculum Vitae, writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Mark D. Hayward, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin, via this web address: apply.interfolio.com/30567. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2015. The University of Texas is an AA/EEO employer. A background check will be conducted on the successful candidates. Position funding is pending budgetary approval.