Tenure Track Faculty Position - Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

About the role

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a tenure track faculty position in the Sociology Program to be filled by September 1, 2027. The position is open to scholars conducting theoretically-driven, empirical research on the sociology of health and illness at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the sociology of health and illness, with a focus on medical sociology and health equity.
• Teach in the Advanced Quantitative Methods series and several courses in sociological theory.
• Mentor graduate students in the Doctoral Program in Sociology.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Requirements

• PhD in Sociology.
• Ability to teach in the Advanced Quantitative Methods series and several courses in sociological theory.
• Expertise in medical sociology and health equity.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Science and Technology Studies; Sociology of the Body and Disability Studies; Reproductive Health and Justice; Health Equity and Justice; Mental Health; Population Health.

Qualifications

• Excellence in teaching, mentorship, and research.
• An established portfolio of externally funded research.
• Able to contribute to a campus environment that fosters inclusive excellence for all students.

Skills

• Strong research skills.
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

The total compensation for this position ranges from $107,300 - $332,700. Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

Pay

The total compensation for this position ranges from $107,300 - $332,700.

Schedule

The position starts on September 1, 2027.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your application online at the link provided in the job posting. For questions, contact Jennifer James at Jennifer.James@ucsf.edu.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research - A research statement outlining current and future research plans, including current and planned funding support (no more than two single-spaced pages).
• Statement of Teaching - A teaching and mentorship statement focused on graduate education (no more than two single-spaced pages).
• Up to three publications that demonstrate scholarship.
• Contact information for at least three referees.

Questions

For questions, please contact Jennifer James at Jennifer.James@ucsf.edu, Search Committee Chair.