Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology

Penn State University•University Park, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position in rural sociology at the Assistant Professor level with a 65% research and 35% Extension appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, integrated research-Extension program on population health, with a focus on rural populations, healthcare seeking and utilization behaviors, and the use of One Health frameworks to understand linkages between human health, animal health, and the natural environment. The successful candidate should have skills in quantitative methods and network analysis and experience and interest working in interdisciplinary teams. They will also be expected to secure external funding and to advise and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students.

Requirements

Doctorate in rural sociology, sociology, or related interdisciplinary field of the social sciences.
Completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to engage professionally with an inclusive population of faculty, staff, and students.
Actively strive to provide an inclusive learning environment for all.

Nice To Haves

Skills in quantitative methods and network analysis.
Experience and interest working in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop a nationally and internationally recognized, integrated research-Extension program on population health, with a focus on rural populations, healthcare seeking and utilization behaviors, and the use of One Health frameworks to understand linkages between human health, animal health, and the natural environment.
Secure external funding.
Advise and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students.