The College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a distinguished population scientist at the rank of Professor/Full Professor and Director of the Population Research Center (PRC), one of the nation’s premier NICHD-funded population centers. The position begins Fall of academic year 2025-26, although the start date for appointment as PRC director is open to negotiation. We seek applicants who have made major contributions to the development of innovative and pathbreaking research that speaks to critical population problems confronting the United States and the global community, have an excellent track record of extramural grant support (e.g., NIH) for their research, and are committed to the development of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and training of an outstanding community of faculty and students. Tenure home will be based in one of the social science departments within the college (e.g., Department of Sociology, Economics, Psychology), and duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. As PRC director, responsibilities will include overseeing an outstanding set of core services that support the development and management of large-scale research projects.

Qualifications

Applicants must 1) hold a Ph.D. in one of the population science disciplines; 2) demonstrate a trajectory of independent research initiatives; 3) have a strong record of extramural grantsmanship (e.g., NIH, NSF, foundation support); 4) demonstrate a record of, or potential for, actively mentoring a community of faculty and graduate students in the development of cross-disciplinary, funded research; and 5) have a record of administrative experience and institutional leadership.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes: 1) a description of current and planned research, fit with the PRC, and administrative experience and vision; 2) teaching statement; 3) current curriculum vitae; 4) three to four representative publications; and 5) three letters of reference to: Senior Associate Dean Robert Crosnoe, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin, via http://apply.interfolio.com/152808. Additional materials may be requested after the initial review of applications.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Robert Crosnoe, at crosnoe@austin.utexas.edu.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.