Assistant Professor in the field of Population Health

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 .

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Examine the social, economic, political, environmental, and/or demographic factors that shape population health outcomes and health inequalities.
Conduct research in 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.
Contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students.
Contribute to diverse theoretical viewpoints and open academic exchanges through scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.