Assistant Professor of Sociology
University of Texas Austin
United States

Position: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Aging
Department: Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin
Start Date: Fall 2026-27 academic year
Application Review Begins: 21 October 2025 (position open until filled)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience


Position Overview

The Department of Sociology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of aging. The appointee will:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including in the Health & Society program.

  • Participate in the Center on Aging & Population Sciences.

  • Support research, programs, and collaborative projects in aging studies.

  • Contribute to service within the department, college, and university.


Qualifications

  • Must have completed all requirements for the PhD by the time of appointment, or expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining as an Instructor.

  • Strong potential for research, teaching, and service in the field of aging.


Application Instructions

Submit the following via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/172374

  1. Cover letter describing current and planned research.

  2. Teaching statement.

  3. Curriculum vitae (CV).

  4. Writing sample.

  5. Three letters of reference.

Contact: Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, UT Austin.


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