Assistant or Associate Professor of Rural Sociology

Penn State University(2 months ago)

HybridFull TimeMedior$49,235 - $67,448 (estimated)Rural Sociology (Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education)

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About this role

Penn State is hiring a nine-month, tenure-track faculty member in Rural Sociology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The role sits within the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education and is co-funded by the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI). The position is centered on building a nationally and internationally recognized academic career focused on population and rural health-related research while contributing to graduate and undergraduate academic programs.

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Required Skills

Rural Sociology
Population Health
Rural Health
Health Disparities
Population Aging
Quantitative Methods
Research
Teaching
Grant Writing
Scholarly Publishing

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Qualifications

Doctorate in Rural Sociology
Doctorate in Sociology
Doctorate in Demography

About Penn State University

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Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.

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