Announcements

The Department of Sociology at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor position, effective August 2026 in the area of Demography. The successful candidate will teach demographic methods/techniques and other substantive courses in the Masters of Demography program in the Center for Demography and Population Health (CDPH).  In addition, the candidate will contribute to service work and other undergraduate and graduate coursework in Sociology and Demography that meshes with the faculty member’s expertise and fits the department’s and the CDPH’s needs. Potential for leadership within the CDPH will be considered in the candidate evaluation process.

Interested individuals will be expected to demonstrate an active research agenda and have established a track record of publishing their work in well-respected peer-reviewed outlets. The ideal applicant will have a clear strategy for seeking funding through external grants and contracts.

Minimum Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements by the date of hire. We welcome applicants with expected or completed doctoral degrees in Sociology, Demography, or related fields.

Applicants are encouraged to read about the department’s areas of concentration. Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating their relevant research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Please submit materials to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs [Job ID#60875] by September 15, 2025. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kathryn Tillman (department chair) at ktillman@fsu.edu.  

Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equal-opportunity-compliance-engagement/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo

Position Description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a dynamic and visionary Director of the Center for Population Studies (CPS), a research unit within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts. This tenure-track faculty position (open rank, with a strong preference for candidates who meet the criteria for Associate or Full Professor) offers an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established center known for its impactful, community-based research and strong record of external funding.

We seek a demographer or sociologist with a strong scholarly portfolio, demonstrated leadership and administrative experience, and a passion for applied research and public engagement. The successful candidate will have teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with preferred specialties in rural sociology, health, or community and economic development. While open to various subfields, we are especially interested in scholars whose research focuses on the contemporary United States, particularly the Southeastern region.

 

About the Center

Founded on a commitment to community-based research and public service, CPS works at the intersection of research, education, and outreach. The Center engages in projects focused on health, education, workforce development, and demographic trends, often in partnership with government agencies, non-profits, and local communities. CPS also provides students with hands-on research opportunities and technical training in both academic and applied settings.

The Center houses three major units:

• State Data Center of Mississippi (SDC): A U.S. Census Bureau affiliate that supports data dissemination, training, and public engagement.
• Applied Policy and Community Research Lab (APCRL): Produces timely, accessible research briefs on pressing policy issues in Mississippi and the broader region.
• Society and Health Minor (SOHE): An interdisciplinary undergraduate program focused on the social and cultural dimensions of health and well-being.

The Director will:

• Lead the Center’s strategic planning, research initiatives, and partnerships.
• Secure and manage external grants from federal, state, and philanthropic sources.
• Oversee staff and research subunits.
• Represent the Center in University, community, and governmental settings.
• Cultivate a vibrant research culture that supports student involvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine research leadership, public engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a region where such work has tangible impact. We welcome candidates who are excited by the prospect of leading an innovative, community-focused research center within a supportive academic environment. This position will support state-wide partnerships in responding to the decennial census, work with local leadership to support data-driven decision-making using public data, and mentor and teach in demography, statistics, and related courses.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Position Responsibilities

• 60% Center-affiliated duties, including 20% administration and 40% research.
• 30% teaching with a 2:1 course load, in areas such as demography, methods, statistics, and population health.
• 10% service, including mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising Master’s theses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Demography, Sociology, Rural Sociology, or a related field at the time of appointment (minimum qualification)
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural research funding.
• Proven leadership experience in research centers, institutes, or similar units (minimum qualification)
• Commitment to community-engaged research and scholarship.
• Tack record of successful engagement with local, state, and federal institutions.
• Ability to teach and mentor in demography, statistics, and related areas.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Apply online at careers.olemiss.edu. Required materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Description of current and future research agenda (including how it aligns with CPS)
• Teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references (two must be academic). Letters of recommendation will be requested after the first-round interview.

Timeline: Review of application will begin mid-September. First round interviews will be conducted mid-October, with on-campus interviews to be scheduled prior to Thanksgiving.

Upon hire, an official transcript must be sent directly to the University of Mississippi Office of Human Resources.

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank with a required area of specialization in aging and dementia and a preferred area of specialization in quantitative methods. The appointment will begin Fall 2026. Research, teaching, and service expectations are commensurate with tenure expectations in the department. Scholarly achievement commensurate with career stage will be evaluated.

Candidates are required to have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful teaching of courses in aging or dementia and with a preference for also being able to teach quantitative methods. A PhD in sociology, gerontology, applied gerontology, aging studies, or dementia studies by August 2026 is required. A background in sociological knowledge and perspectives is required. The Department houses an interdisciplinary online graduate program in Dementia and Aging Studies (MSDA), and preference will be given to candidates with a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching online courses that could strengthen the MSDA program. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda in dementia or cognitive aging and who demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding.

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University has faculty engaging in a wide-ranging array of specialties comprised of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The faculty are publishing research of national and international significance and take pride in their strong teaching reputation. The Department of Sociology offers BA, BS, MA, and MS degrees in sociology and applied sociology. The department also offers an interdisciplinary online MS in Dementia and Aging Studies (MSDA) – the first program of its kind in the United States, as well as interdisciplinary MA and MS degrees in Sustainability Studies.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53379. 

Review date: 9/1/2025

Gerald Shoultz will complete his term as Secretary/Treasurer of the Southern Demographic Association (SDA), on January 1, 2026. Therefore, SDA is looking for someone to fill the position of Secretary/Treasurer. The position is for a three-year term, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, renewable by the SDA Board of Directors.

Duties of the position are listed below. Members of SDA who are interested in the position should send a CV and cover letter to SDA President Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) by Friday, June 27.

Duties

1. Maintain all financial accounts and records for SDA. This includes a checking account and savings account. You would need to keep and maintain bank statements for all accounts and any other information related to deposits or expenditures.

2. Communicate regularly with the webmaster to make sure the website and links for the annual meeting are up to date. 

3. Present a report to the Board of Directors on financial statements and membership numbers at the yearly Board meeting in October and the mid-year Board meeting in April.

4. Maintain membership information.

5. Work with the Virginia delegate on the Board to ensure that all paperwork related to the organization’s Virginia SCC status is filed annually and any fees from this process are paid.

6. File form 990-N with the IRS yearly.

7. Run the election for President and Board members in summer of each year.

9. Respond to emails sent to the organization or forward emails to the appropriate Board member for response.

10. Handle organizational aspects of the annual meeting. This includes setting the registration fee in consultation with the Board, handling money and registration information from participants, running registration at the meeting, preparing name tags, working with the local arrangements chair to make sure costs are reasonable and pay costs associated with the meeting. This is the bulk of the work as Secretary/Treasurer, hence, the busiest time for this position is in the fall.

If selected by the Board, you will meet and work with Gerald Shoultz at the annual meeting this year to get additional training on the position.

Please send any questions about the position to Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) or to Gerald Shoultz (shoultzg@gvsu.edu).

Constance Citro (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) and Ronald Prevost (Georgetown University) have written a geographic primer dealing with differential privacy effects on small geographies. The report is available for download here:

U.S. Political and Statistical Geography & Census Small-Area Statistics: A Primer

Call for Associate Editors

The Editors-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) are currently seeking applications for Associate Editors with expertise in the following areas:

• Fertility
• Maternal/Child Health
• Family Demography

Scholars in the above areas who also have expertise in LMICs, Qualitative Methods, SGM populations are especially encouraged to apply. Expectations and responsibilities will be adjusted according to Rank and Tenure status.

Interested scholars should send an email indicating their interest and areas of expertise, along with their updated CV, to:

Dr. David F. Warner, Co-Editor-in-Chief of PRPR, University of Alabama at Birmingham (dwarner3 [at] uab [dot] edu).

After an initial review, applicants will be contacted for additional information.

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is an interdisciplinary Springer journal published in cooperation with the Southern Demographic Association (SDA). PRPR receives approximately 400 submissions per year and has a 25% acceptance rate. The 2023 Impact Factor was 2.6 and the journal ranks in Q1 of Demography outlets.

The 2025 meeting of the Southern Demographic Association will be held October 15-17 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Hilton Lexington Downtown.

Stay tuned for more information about the conference and abstract submissions. We look forward to seeing you all in Lexington!

Congrats to SDA Member David A. Swanson who was selected as the emeritus faculty to be awarded the 2024-2025 Distinguished Emerita/Emeritus Award by the UCR Emeriti Association!

The Editors-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) are currently seeking applications for Associate Editors with expertise in the following areas:    

• Fertility
• Maternal/Child Health
• Family Demography
• Aging
• Climate/Environmental Demography
• Economic/ Labor Demography

Scholars in the above areas who also have expertise in LMICs, Qualitative Methods, SGM populations are especially encouraged to apply.

Expectations and responsibilities will be adjusted according to Rank and Tenure status.

Interested scholars should send an email indicating their interest and areas of expertise, along with their updated CV, to:

Dr. David F. Warner, Co-Editor-in-Chief of PRPR, University of Alabama at Birmingham (dwarner3 [at] uab [dot] edu) by January 6, 2025

After an initial review, applicants will be contacted for additional information.

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is an interdisciplinary Springer journal published in cooperation with the Southern Demographic Association (SDA). PRPR receives approximately 400 submissions per year and has a 25% acceptance rate. The 2023 Impact Factor was 2.6 and the journal ranks in Q1 of Demography outlets.

The Department of Health & Behavioral Sciences (HBSC) has an opening for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant professor to begin August 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2024.

We are seeking an outstanding scholar, mentor and teacher to join our Ph.D. program in HBSC and our undergraduate programs (B.A. & B.S.) in public health. We are interested in applicants with expertise in quantitative or mixed-methods research, whose work centers social, cultural, behavioral, or biological approaches to food, nutrition, and population health (broadly defined). We are interested in applicants who can teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Public Health, Introduction to Environmental Health, Introduction to Epidemiology, or Health Policy, and contribute to our doctoral and undergraduate curriculum more broadly. Candidates whose research relates to minoritized populations, health disparities, and health equity are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who will enhance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach to communities in the US and abroad. The successful applicant will join a research active interdisciplinary department that values excellence in both research and teaching. Current department faculty hold Ph.D.’s in sociology, anthropology, psychology, and geography. Further department information may be found at https://clas.ucdenver.edu/hbsc/ This position is on the University of Colorado’s downtown Denver campus and is a 9-month academic appointment with 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service expectations. Salary range: $83,000 to $87,000; startup funds and moving expenses are negotiable.

View the full job ad and apply here: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35236&lang=en