Current Faculty Position
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has an opening for an Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Demography to begin Fall 2012. The successful applicant will have an outstanding publication record indicating national/international prominence; a strong record of acquisition of extramural funding; a record of teaching and student mentoring; and a strong commitment to teaching. The Department of Demography only offers a Ph.D. program, and all courses offered are at the Ph.D. level. Appointment will be in the Department of Demography within the College of Public Policy (COPP), with opportunities for involvement in research at the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research. There are also close linkages with other departments in COPP and other colleges, as well as with other UT system units such as the University of Texas School of Public Health. The position involves teaching, advising and other activities in the Ph.D. program in Applied Demography. Responsibilities include teaching doctoral courses offered at UTSA's Downtown campus, including evening classes; scholarly research and publication; acquisition of external funding; and university and professional service.
The Department of Demography has about 40 students enrolled in the Applied Demography Ph.D. program, with about one-third of them being supported as research assistants. The Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research (IDSER) works to provide a research platform and infrastructure for faculty members in the College of Public Policy and across UTSA. General information about the Department and the Institute can be obtained online at: http://copp.utsa.edu/demography/home/
Salary and supporting start-up package are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents Approval.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. with a specialization in Demography from an appropriate discipline and a strong scholarly record, including proven ability to obtain extramural funding.
UTSA is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 31,000 students and is advancing toward tier one research status. UTSA also offers opportunities for collaborative research with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, plus numerous other potential opportunities to collaborate with State and local agencies and companies in South Texas.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact addresses of three references. Applications should be sent by email to: Dr. Lloyd Potter, Search Committee Chair, Department of Demography, dem@utsa.edu (phone 210-458-6530).
Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. A review of completed applications will begin 1 December 2011, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.