ASA Medical Sociology

In honor of #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities learn how structural ableism impacts self-rated health and functional limitation among people with disabilities: bit.ly/48cYCn2
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#NewPublication reveals that traits such as intelligence, self-confidence, and self-control do not account for race or SES inequalities in health: bit.ly/4oWSQvB

By Bruce G. Link Ezra S. Susser Pam Factor-Litvak & Barbara A Cohn

Join a session on Time Management and Semester Planning 📢

Co-hosted by ASA Medical Sociology section & Mental Health section!
When: Friday, December 5, 2-3pm EST / 11am-12pm PST

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ASA Program Reviewers and Consultants | American Sociological Association Program review is a complex process. Working with an ASA Program Reviewer and Consultant can help.

Call for New Program Reviewers and Consultants! 🌟
ASA is seeking new Program Reviewers & Consultants! Join a respected network of scholars supporting sociology departments nationwide. 🌟 Learn more & apply:

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Engagement Opportunities within ASA | American Sociological Association

Be Part of ASA! 🤝
ASA can't do what it does without the hundreds of sociologists and Medical Sociologist like you who support its activities! 🌟 Get Involve to expand your professional networks. To learn about engagement opportunities, click below!

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Leadership nominations for ASA Sections and Communities are open. 💫 Explore positions and submit your nomination; self-nominations encouraged! Your leadership journey starts here.
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Carla B. Howery Teaching Enhancement Fund Grants | American Sociological Association Application Deadline: February 5, 2026

Teaching Ehancment Small Grant Opportunity!
To support projects advancing teaching excellence in sociology. Please consider applying for Carla B. Howery Teaching Enhancement

Apply by Feb 5, 2026.
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📣 Call for Medical Sociology Section Logo Design 📣
Please email submissions and questions to:
Jon Shaffer (Membership Committee Chair - Medical Sociology)

Associate Professor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director - Denver, Colorado job with University of Colorado Denver | 1311237 The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications...

📢 Job Opportunity:
Associate Professor & BSW Program Director - University of Colorado Denver
Specialization: Social work.
Deadline Jan 1, 2026.
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Dean, College of Health Sciences - Odessa, Texas job with The University of Texas Permian Basin | 1311194 The University of Texas Permian Basin Dean, College of Health Sciences   Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist the University of ...

📢 Job Opportunity:
Dean - UT Permian Basin, College of Health Sciences
Specialization: Health, behavioral, or biomedical sciences.
Apply by Jan 12, 2026.
#HealthSciences #AcademicLeadership #ASA #MedicalSociology

Postdoctoral Researcher - Miami, Florida job with University of Miami | 1311226 Medical sociology postdoc studying sleep disparities & social determinants of health. Quantitative methods, community engagement. UMiami, Miami FL

📢 Job Opportunity:
Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Miami
Focus: Health disparities, digital health, and community-engaged research.
Apply by Dec 22, 2025.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Notre Dame, Indiana job with University of Notre Dame Department of Sociology | 1311184 The Sociology department at the University of Notre Dame, with the support of Notre Dame Population Analytics, invites highly motivated applicants ...

📢 Job Opportunity:
Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Notre Dame
Focus: Geographic & social determinants of mental health.
Due Dec 5, 2025.
#MentalHealth #SpatialData #Research #ASA #MedicalSociology

Chair-Department of Sociology - San Marcos, Texas job with Texas State University | 1311197 Texas State University invites applications for the Chair position in the Department of Sociology. The position includes a concurrent ...

📢 Job Opportunity:
Department Chair - Texas State University
Specialization: Sustainability, dementia/aging, or interdisciplinary studies.
Due Dec 1, 2025.
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Assistant Professor of Sociology - Boca Raton, Florida job with Florida Atlantic University | 1311244 The Department of Sociology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Sociology.

📢 Job Opportunity:
Assistant Professor - Florida Atlantic University
Specialization: Health, family, life-course, or community studies.
Apply by Dec 1, 2025.
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This #NationalImmigrantsDay, learn how federal policies shape the clinical trajectories of noncitizens in safety-net institutions. Read more about the case of cancer care: bit.ly/49vEHAH

By Meredith Van Natta

@ucmerced.bsky.social @asamedsoc.bsky.social

#NewPublication reveals that more liberal state policy contexts in adolescence are associated with lower dementia risk in older age. To read more: bit.ly/4nVEla1

By Meghan Zacher, Samantha Brady & Susan E. Short

@PSTC_Brown @MIT_AgeLab
@brownsociology.bsky.social @asamedsoc.bsky.social

Professor of Sociology - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania job with Lehigh University | 1311241 The Department of Sociology & Anthropology is seeking to fill the position of Lucy G. Moses Endowed Chair Distinguished Professor...

"📢 Job Opportunity:
Full Professor – Lehigh University
Open specialization.
Deadline Nov 30, 2025.
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Dean of Social Science - Abu Dhabi (AE) job with nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu | 1311213 New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks an accomplished scholar and visionary leader to serve as its next Dean of the Division of Social Science.

📢 Job Opportunity:
Dean of Social Science – NYU Abu Dhabi
Open specialization.
Apply by Nov 20, 2025.
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Assistant Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track) - Deland, Florida job with Stetson University | 1311208 Stetson University seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

📢 Job Opportunity:
Assistant Professor –
Stetson University
Specialization: Quantitative methods.
Apply by Nov 15, 2025.
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Assistant Professor - Bloomington, Indiana job with Indiana University | 1311234 Tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the general area of sociology of medicine, health, and/or well-being broadly defined.

📢 Job Opportunity:
Assistant Professor – Indiana University
Specialization: Sociology of medicine, health, and well-being.
Due Nov 16, 2025.
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ASA Program Reviewers and Consultants | American Sociological Association Program review is a complex process. Working with an ASA Program Reviewer and Consultant can help.

Call for New Program Reviewers and Consultants

ASA invites applications for training as an American Sociological Association (ASA) Program Reviewer and Consultant. For more information about PRC and how to apply, click here.
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📢 Call for Editors: Journal of Health and Social Behavior (JHSB)

🗓️ Deadline: December 1, 2025
📍 Term: 3 years, with possible renewal
Apply solo or as a co-editor team!
Submit application to publications@asanet.org

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Distinguished Professor in Social Sciences - North Carolina job with North Carolina State University, Dept of Sociology & Anthropology | 1311166 Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences.

Job Opportunity:
Distinguished Professor in Social Sciences

North Carolina State University

Specialization in race, health, or well-being

🗓️ Application deadline: January 6, 2026

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Senior appointment in the Department of Sociology at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor - Stanford, California job with Stanford University Department of Sociology | 1311153 The Department of Sociology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Job Opportunity:

Associate or Full Professor

Stanford University

Open specialization

🗓️ Application deadline: November 15, 2025

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Sociology, Tenure-Track Faculty - Murfreesboro, Tennessee job with Middle Tennessee State University | 1311158 The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position...

Job Opportunity:

Assistant or Associate Professor

Middle Tennessee State University

Specialization in health, illness, and healthcare systems

🗓️ Application deadline: November 6, 2025

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in Health and the Life Course or Work and the Economy - London, Ontario (CA) job with Department of Sociology, Western University | 1311131 Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in Health and the Life Course or Work and the Economy in the Department of Sociology, Western University.

Job Opportunity:

Assistant Professor
Western University
Specialization in health and the life course
🗓️ Application deadline: October 31, 2025
Link:
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#NewPublication examines how the John Henryism ethos- of perseverance and self-reliance- shapes psychological distress among African American and Caribbean Black women: bit.ly/4hguR7A

By @drmillierock.bsky.social & Courtney S. Thomas Tobin

@UNC_SSW @UCLAFSPH @asamedsoc.bsky.social

Disabled Power A call to place disability at the center of climate and disaster responsesEvery disaster is a disability disaster, argues Angela Frederick. Disabled Power te...

New Publication Alert!
Every disaster is a disability disaster, argues Angela Frederick!
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Submission Information

Authors should send a 500-word abstract related to their proposed paper by December 2, 2025 to Editor-in-Chief, Kaitlyn Langendoerfer.