Assistant or Associate Professor - Environmental Sociology

The Department of Sociology, and UH Population Health at the University of Houston invite applications for a joint hire at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall semester 2024. This is a 9-month benefits-eligible position, with rank and salary based upon qualifications and experience. It is a shared appointment with Sociology as the home department for tenure, promotion, and annual performance reviews. 
Applicants should have established a portfolio of research in Environmental Sociology with an emphasis on environmental health and climate-related disasters. Of particular interest would be a candidate whose research addresses timely societal challenges which could include environment-related health outcomes and disparities, sustainability, environmental justice, societal impacts of climate change, and/or environmental movements. Moreover, the ideal candidate will have a strong track record of extramural funding to support their research.
The applicant must hold a PhD in Sociology at the time of the appointment. Scholarly publications are required. In addition, the candidate should be able to teach courses that ideally could be cross-listed among Sociology, Population Health, or Environmental Engineering, such as environmental sociology, environmental justice, environment and health, climate and health, and/or the sociology of disasters. 
The UH Department of Sociology (https://www.uh.edu/class/sociology/ ) has a research-focused, highly active faculty. The Department offers undergraduate degrees (B.A. and B.S.) and an M.A. in Sociology, with approximately 230 majors and 220 minors in the undergraduate program and approximately 25 students in the graduate program. Undergraduate and graduate students receive a strong foundation in sociological theory, research methods, and both qualitative and quantitative methods.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of interdisciplinary scholars (UH Hurricane Resilience Research Institute, https://hurri.uh.edu/ and UH Population Health, https://uh.edu/population-health/ ) conducting significant research on climate and health. This active and engaged collective work together on these timely social challenges, and an environmental sociologist will be able to contribute to these efforts.
University of Houston is a Tier 1, Carnegie designated research intensive institution and its student body reflects the racial, ethnic, and international diversity of the Houston metropolitan area. Located in the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is home to one of the largest medical centers in the world, numerous global energy corporations, and a vibrant arts community, all of which provide exciting research opportunities. UH has 15 colleges including four health professional schools. In Fall 2020, the University of Houston welcomed the first incoming class to its medical school, which focuses on primary care and underserved populations.
The University of Houston is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities in receipt of National Science Foundation funds in support of our commitment to increase the number and success of women faculty in the STEM fields.
Candidates should apply online at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/ . The position number keyword is: FAC003190. Application materials should include a cover letter describing research agenda and teaching experience; curriculum vitae; copies of two recent publications and the names of three references. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, but the position will remain open until an acceptable short list is compiled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kathryn Anderson at [email protected] . 
The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

The applicant must hold a PhD in Sociology or related discipline at the time of the appointment.