Assistant Professor in the field of Population Health

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Biology/Life Science, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Social/Behavioral Science

Department: 16920000 - LS-SOCIOLOGY CRIMINOLOGY&

LAWJob Description: Classification Title: Assistant Professor 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. 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 department’s 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 Women’s Studies, and the Health Science Center. More information about the Department is available at https://soccrim.clas.ufl.edu/, 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 state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 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 150,000 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. UF's 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

Health Assessment Required: NoApplications Close: Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.