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.
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