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The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non-tenure track positions to teach undergraduate courses in Health & Society. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis and may extend to year-long terms depending on enrollment and funding.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a social science or humanities discipline with a health-related focus (preferred) and prior college-level teaching experience (required).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred in a health-related social science or humanities discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Health & Society.
• Pool for temporary/non-tenure track positions; appointments depend on enrollment and funding.

Skills

College-level teaching

Education

Ph.D. in health-related social science or humanities

Job description

Health & Society - 2025-26 Professional Track FacultyPool

College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Department of Sociology

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

Apply By: Aug 15, 2026

Description

The Health and Society program at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non‑tenure track positions to teach undergraduate courses. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis, though sometimes a year‑long or years‑long appointment can be made. Positions are renewable annually or multi‑annually, contingent upon funding, position and performance. Salary is dependent upon position and qualifications.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a social science or humanities discipline that focused on a health‑related topic is preferred. Previous college‑level teaching experience is required.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, thenames and contact information for three references, and teaching materials (teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi) to: Shannon Cavanagh, Chair, Department of Sociology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/165257