Assistant Professor of Sociology
Education
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Requisition Number
FE05047
Working Title
Department Name
8E140:Sociology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
A Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field is required by August 1, 2027
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the sociology of health. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The first-year Distribution of Effort will be 45% Teaching, 45% Research, and 10% Departmental service. We welcome applicants from a wide range of substantive areas that employ quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and/or other methodological approaches whose research complement and strengthen our existing areas of expertise (www.soc.as.uky.edu). The successful candidate will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels across the sociology curriculum, including general sociology courses.
The selected candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty affiliated with the Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation (CHET) and to participate in the interdisciplinary Health, Society, and Populations undergraduate degree program (https://health.as.uky.edu/). Additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are available through the University’s research priority areas, including substance use (SUPRA), impactful research (UNITE), as well as numerous centers and institutes across campus (https://www.research.uky.edu/research-prioritiesinitiative).
A Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is required by August 1, 2027
Applicants must include the following:
1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter)
2) CV
3) Research statement (upload as specific statement 1)
4) Teaching statement (upload as specific statement 2)
5) In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Questions about this search should be directed to: Edward Morris, Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky, email: edward.morris@uky.edu.
Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment at the University of Kentucky is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, the University of Kentucky offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.