Open rank (tenure-track) faculty position in Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill

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The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an open rank (tenure-track) faculty position to begin July 1, 2027. We are seeking candidates with research and teaching interests in population health and aging. This is the first of an anticipated five related searches over the next four years in a new UNC-Chapel Hill initiative on biosocial health and aging. We seek applications from scholars who exhibit a record of strong and innovative research and excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph. D. in Sociology or a related field by July 1, 2027. PhD in Sociology, or related field. Specialization in population health and aging. We strongly prefer candidates with experience integrating biological measures into the study of health and/or aging, the use and/or collection of large population-based survey data, use of quantitative longitudinal research methods, and strong interest in or a strong record of federally funded research.

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