Sociology of Health Tenure-Track position

The Department of Sociology ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) at Emory University in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology of Health, commencing in Fall 2027.

For the current position in Sociology of Health, we are seeking a scholar with a strong research trajectory that contributes to the strengths of the department, the university, and Atlanta. We value cutting edge research that adopts a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and that pertains to a range of substantive foci. The ideal candidate's work will link to other substantive areas in the department (culture, social inequality, and social psychology).

Candidates should be prepared to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially in the area of Sociology of Health, and to strive for excellence in teaching.

The Department supports a concentration in the field of health with core faculty and interdisciplinary collaborations across the university, including with the School of Medicine's MD-PhD program, Rollins School of Public Health's PhD-MPH program, and Emory College of Arts and Sciences' undergraduate major in human health, and in Atlanta with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD at the time of appointment. The appointment salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).

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