The UNC Chapel Hill School of Data Science and Society (https://datascience.unc.edu) and the Department of Sociology (https://sociology.unc.edu/) work to advance data science foundations and applications as well as sociological knowledge and the public’s understanding of society through research and teaching at the highest levels of the disciplines. We are committed to a vision where all members of the community feel welcome and valued and can thrive. We encourage our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all.

The Department of Sociology and the School of Data Science and Society (SDSS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for a primary tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Sociology in the College of Arts and Science with a full joint appointment in the School of Data Science and Society. Candidates should exhibit a record of strong and innovative research and excellence in teaching. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with the mission of the SDSS and the Department of Sociology values as outlined on our websites. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by July 1, 2024.

We prefer candidates with expertise in health, data science, and computational methods who can teach courses in our undergraduate data science majors (BA & BS). Candidates must have a strong research agenda combining data science and computational methods to sociological fields. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to: * Data: Methods of collection, storage, dissemination, and translation of data into actionable information * Algorithms and Models: Computational and statistical tools to enable researchers and stakeholders to discover, create, analyze, present, synthesize, and consume data * Applications: Sound and creative deployments of both data and models to advance interdisciplinary health science, as well as offer solutions to pressing health problems. * Social Scientific Study of Health: Advance the study of population health and/or health disparities in the United States or internationally.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of four references through UNC’s online recruitment system. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on November 3, 2023.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.