Assistant Professor in the field of Population Health

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time nine-month tenure-accruing position beginning August 16 2027 at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in population health broadly defined. We seek scholars whose research examines the social economic political environmental and/or demographic factors that shape population health outcomes and health inequalities. Applicants research programs may focus on areas including but not limited to health disparities and inequities; aging and health; family and health; mental health; disability; reproductive health; health behaviors; environmental influences on health; social epidemiology; or the consequences of social stratification for health and well-being. Researchers employing all types of methodological approaches are encouraged to apply.

We seek applicants whose records show commitment to rigorous scholarship with the promise of external funding as well as excellence in teaching. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law is a dynamic department with over 350 undergraduate Sociology majors and 46 Sociology graduate students. The Department has two undergraduate programs sociology and criminology both offered via in-person and online courses. We also offer minors in Sociology of Social Justice & Policy and Environmental Justice & Policy. Faculty conduct research in diverse areas including criminology and criminal justice; psychology and law; families and gender; health aging and the life course; environment and resources; and other areas. Our commitment to methodological rigor and innovation is reflected by our investment in the departments International Ethnography Lab and the Computational Sociology and Criminology Lab. Many faculty are affiliated with other academic programs at UF including the School of Natural Resources and the Environment the Center for Latin American Studies the Center for European Studies the Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies and the Health Science Center. More information about the Department is available at including biographical information about our faculty students and staff; and a description of the various projects and research interests in which our members are involved.

UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report with exceptional research and teaching. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology or a relevant social science field by date of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in population health health disparities social epidemiology demography medical sociology aging health policy or related areas.

Preferred:

• An established record of publication
• Evidence of rigorous scholarship and the potential to obtain external funding
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and the ability to mentor graduate students
• Ability to contribute to diverse theoretical viewpoints and open academic exchanges through scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service

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Required Experience:

Junior IC