Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

About the role

The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of (advanced) assistant professor in the fields of demography, sociology of population, and health beginning in August of 2027. We are particularly interested in scholars who use demographic and statistical methods of inquiry and evidence either a track record of or strong potential for leading NICHD-funded research.

Responsibilities

• Advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring.
• Contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
• Be a member of the College of L&S, contributing to the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
• Join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors.
• Advocate for and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and with various research centers (e.g. Center for Demography and Ecology).
• Foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Requirements

• A record of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research.
• Research in the field of demography, sociology of population, and health or a related field.
• Evidence of either a history of or the potential to successfully pursue and lead NICHD-funded research.
• Demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and with various research centers (e.g. Center for Demography and Ecology).
• Evidence of either experience with or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology or a similar field prior to the start of the appointment.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Schedule

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