Assistant Professor - Health & Well-Being

The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida seeks candidates who specialize in sociology of health to fill a nine-month, full-time, tenure-earning position as Assistant Professor to begin August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable. 

This position aligns with our department's strategic focus on health and well-being of communities, families and individuals and the university’s strength in health. A variety of methodological approaches will be considered. Qualified individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our department is a multi-campus, multi-program unit with Tampa being the home campus for this position. 

Teaching load for research productive tenured faculty in our doctoral granting department is typically 2/2, and we provide a one course per year reduction during the first three-years of the tenure-earning period. 

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology from an accredited institution is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for the rank of Assistant Professor. 

Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching records in health and medicine; demonstrated ability to work and collaborate across sub-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas; evidence of success in publication and teaching; and potential for funding.

When applying, please upload a single PDF containing the following materials in this order: 

1. Cover letter (addressed to, Dr. Byron Miller, Search Committee Chair)

2. CV, including the names and contact information for three (3) references

3. Statement of research achievements and agenda

4. Teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy and experience with or commitment to teaching diverse student populations

5. Writing sample

6. for ABDs, a letter from the dissertation advisor stating that the degree will be conferred by August 7, 2027

Review of complete applications will begin promptly on October 30 and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Fransheska Andaluz at [email protected], a minimum of five working days in advance.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.