Description The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin Fall 2027. Areas of specialization are Crime, Law, and Justice, Political Sociology, or Economic Sociology, broadly defined. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, including teaching in the Core Curriculum (particularly the "Foundations of Social Science"), supporting research, programs, and collaborative projects that drive innovation in research, and service to the department, college, and university. Qualifications Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a description of current and planned research, teaching statement, current curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Pamela Paxton, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin. The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.