Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position specializing in the sociology of health and medicine. We seek a theoretically engaged scholar whose work uses quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodological approaches to study health as a societal issue, examining aspects that might include but are not limited to the interplay between health systems and patient experiences, the changes technology brings to healthcare provision and delivery, and the systemic origins of health disparities.

The successful candidate will participate in the University of Virginia's (UVA) Precision Medicine/Precision Health Grand Challenge initiative. UVA’s 2030 plan recognizes Precision Medicine/Precision Health as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Precision Health for Populations across the University.

For additional information about our dynamic department, please visit https://sociology.as.virginia.edu/.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian Foster, Search Chair, at dcu9kv@virginia.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements- Assistant Professor
Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.

Minimum Requirements- Associate Professor
Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree.
Experience: Three years

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for independent research that contributes to the field, indicate promise of sustained research excellence, and provide evidence of strong mentoring skills. We particularly value candidates who can advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2025, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025.

Application Instructions

Candidates will be expected to provide the following materials as part of their initial application:

-- A cover letter addressing the candidate’s past and future research, as well as their teaching experience and interests.

-- A curriculum vitae

-- A writing sample

-- Names of three references

References may be contacted for a written letter of recommendation at a later point in the application process with a deadline by which to submit their recommendations. Please notify recommenders that incomplete applications cannot be further considered.

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