Assistant Professor, Sociology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University's Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology of Health, commencing Fall 2027. This role requires a scholar with a strong research trajectory that aligns with the department's and university's strengths, utilizing diverse theoretical and methodological approaches. The ideal candidate's work should connect with existing departmental foci such as culture, social inequality, and social psychology. Responsibilities include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on Sociology of Health courses, and a commitment to teaching excellence. The department offers strong support for health-related research through core faculty and interdisciplinary collaborations with the School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Requirements

PhD at the time of appointment.
A strong research trajectory that contributes to the strengths of the department, the university, and Atlanta.
Ability to adopt a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches.
Work that pertains to a range of substantive foci.
Work that links to other substantive areas in the department (culture, social inequality, and social psychology).
Preparedness to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A complete application including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, no more than two writing samples, and three letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially in the area of Sociology of Health.
Strive for excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Conduct cutting-edge research that contributes to the strengths of the department and university.
Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across the university and with external institutions like the CDC.