Faculty Position in Social Demography

Johns Hopkins University: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences: Department of Sociology

General Description

The Department of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University seeks to hire one tenured Full or Associate Professor with expertise in social demography. Advanced Assistant Professors with exceptional records of scholarship may also be considered. For the specified position, we seek sociologists who examine topics on social demography, population structures, processes and dynamics, life course research, intergenerational relations, and population health disparities as they interact with race and ethnicity, gender, and nativity, using advanced approaches from mathematical, statistical, computational, and spatial demography and quantitative methodology.

Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

Qualifications

We are especially interested in scholars who have demonstrated ability to secure major external grants from federal agencies, particularly from the National Institutes of Health, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary community. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate strategic directions and areas of scientific growth for population dynamics research and have the skills to pursue them.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter, a research statement, curriculum vitae, and representative publications. Questions may be directed to the Recruitment Committee Chair, Professor Lingxin Hao (hao@jhu.edu). Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Appointments will commence as early as July 1, 2022.

To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/93454

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