Job Summary:
The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an Associate Professor (with tenure) position in the field of demography/population research beginning in August, 2025. In exceptional cases, we would also entertain applications for those early in the rank of Professor. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment and tenure home in the Department of Sociology, will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in University and professional service. Research specialization within demography is open. The ideal candidate will have a funding track record with NICHD, NIA, or both. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a primary appointment and tenure home in the Department of Sociology, will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in University and professional service. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD
Applicants must hold a PhD in sociology or a similar field.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a record of:
- Excellence in scholarly research in the field of demography/population research;
- Working with, teaching, and mentoring diverse groups and diverse students;
- Teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
- Fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 18, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging.
There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Department of Sociology, as well as other units on campus and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek a diverse set of faculty candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums.
How to Apply:
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL#303882; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the Search & Screen Committee to consider candidates in either a tenure or tenure-track position. Applicants for Assistant position will use PVL#303882. Applicants for Associate or Full Professor with tenure should apply using PVL#303906 (this PVL).
To begin the application process, please click on the 'Apply Now' button.
You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents:
1) C.V.
2) Cover letter
3) One (1) document containing a research statement and a teaching statement
4) One (1) document containing three (3) samples of your written work.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application. We will ask for references for letters only for those that have been selected as Finalists.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of application materials must be created by the applicant that may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 8, 2024; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Max Besbris
besbris@wisc.edu
608-265-6480
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
303906-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings,
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