The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences.
The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist (any subdiscipline) working in at least one of the areas of race, health, or well-being (e.g., economic, environmental, or community well-being). Preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on at least two of these areas.
The individual selected will be expected to maintain an active research portfolio, seek external research support, teach and mentor graduate students, and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary scholarship and connections with colleagues in the department, across the college and university, and with the University’s Global One Health Academy and/or other academies on campus. PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or related field.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public outreach. The department offers undergraduate degrees in anthropology, criminology and sociology, and graduate degrees in anthropology (MA) and sociology (MA, PhD). NC State is the largest public university in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh in the heart of the Research Triangle, it offers excellent amenities. To learn more, please visit our website at https://socant.chass.ncsu.edu/.
To apply
Applicants should submit (https://jobs.ncsu.edu Reference posting PG194264EP):
1) A cover letter discussing their research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments.
2) A current curriculum vitae.
3) The names of three references with contact information.
Finalists will be contacted for additional materials. Review of applications will begin January 21, 2026.
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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