Department of Sociology
Department of Sociology

Job Opportunities

Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position specializing in the sociology of health and medicine. We seek a theoretically engaged scholar whose work uses quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodological approaches to study health as a societal issue, examining aspects that might include but are not limited to the interplay between health systems and patient experiences, the changes technology brings to healthcare provision and delivery, and the systemic origins of health disparities.

The successful candidate will participate in the University of Virginia's (UVA) Precision Medicine/Precision Health Grand Challenge initiative. UVA’s 2030 plan recognizes Precision Medicine/Precision Health as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Precision Health for Populations across the University. 

For additional information about our dynamic department, please visit https://sociology.as.virginia.edu/.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian Foster, Search Chair, at dcu9kv@virginia.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements- Assistant Professor

  • Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.

Minimum Requirements- Associate Professor

  • Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree.
  • Experience: Three years

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for independent research that contributes to the field, indicate promise of sustained research excellence, and provide evidence of strong mentoring skills. We particularly value candidates who can advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2025, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025.

 

To Apply

Candidates will be expected to provide the following materials as part of their initial application:

-- A cover letter addressing the candidate’s past and future research, as well as their teaching experience and interests.

-- A curriculum vitae

-- A writing sample

-- Names of three references

References may be contacted for a written letter of recommendation at a later point in the application process with a deadline by which to submit their recommendations. Please notify recommenders that incomplete applications cannot be further considered.

To apply for this position please follow: http://apply.interfolio.com/152791 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

 

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu 

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Postdoc Research Associate National Marriage Project

The postdoctoral associate will investigate the relationships between marital status and the social and emotional well-being of men and women. In particular, the postdoc will explore the ways in which the institution of marriage may matter more or less for the emotional and social welfare of contemporary adults than it did in previous decades. The postdoc will work under the direction of Dr. Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. The postdoc will also be expected to teach two courses per year at UVA and pursue his/her own research agenda.

Responsibilities include:

  • Teach two UVA classes per academic year

Minimum Requirement
Education: Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Sociology, Public Policy, Economics, or Psychology.
  • Expertise in quantitative data analysis and proficient in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata).
  • Prior experience with causal inference and longitudinal data analysis preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated publication record and strong writing skills.

Physical Demands

  • This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary: $65,000 plus benefits.

To Apply

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0064609. Complete an application online, please send a single PDF including the following:

  • Cover letter detailing research experience, interests, comments on your teaching experience and the ways that the applicant’s research agenda intersects with the institutions of marriage or family
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two representative publications
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Contact information for three academic references familiar with the applicant’s research skills and experience

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The position is available for one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Start date is fall of 2024—as early as September 2024.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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Project Manager – USDA FLSP

The Department of Sociology at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire a full-time Project Manager to support a multi-year research project based at the University of Virginia.

The project manager will be responsible for providing administrative support for a research cooperator contract for a federal government agency, including reporting and compliance requirements. They will also assist the team with the planning and administration of research, including scheduling field research trips and in-person research team convenings (which will consist of personnel from four institutions), booking and arranging grant-related travel, drafting and formatting interim and final reports for USDA, tracking project expenditures, etc.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Experience: Two years of experience.  Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in grant or project administration.

 

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

 

To Apply:

https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0063089. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Review of applications will begin on July 28, 2024 and will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Salary is contingent with education and experience. This is an exempt level, benefited position.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jennifer Bair, Professor of Sociology at jlb5md@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, HR Recruiter at mew7ys@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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Adjunct Lecturer

The University of Virginia Department of Sociology seeks applications to fill non-tenure track Instructional positions during the 2024-2025 academic year.  Teaching load will be a minimum of one, but no more than three, course(s) during the academic year based on need, and at the discretion of the department chair.  Preferred areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, gender and/or sexuality, race and/or inequality, and culture.  Compensation will take the form of wages.  A terminal degree is expected but not required.  Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. 

To Apply:

Please complete an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and include the following: a current CV, cover letter, and complete contact information for three professional references.  Search on Requisition R0063286.
 

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at (434) 243-4095 or brc2s@virginia.edu.  Questions about this position should be directed to Simone Polillo, Professor and Department Chair at sp4ft@virginia.edu.
 

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment.  This position will require an education verification.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Master's or terminal degree
  • Experience: None
  • Licensure: None


Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.