The Civitas Institute at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in the social sciences and public policy to begin in August 2026.
The Institute seeks to fill several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor to start in the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are welcome from all relevant disciplines, including Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and relevant public policy fields in economics, law, education, energy, technology, housing, and finance.
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. A complete application must include:
• A curriculum vitae • A cover letter, which addresses research agenda and teaching interests and competencies • A sample of scholarly writing within the last three years • Three letters of recommendation
Screening of applicants will begin on February 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Please address any inquiries to:
Professor Robert G. Ingram Director, Program on Humanities and the Western Tradition Civitas Institute 302 West 24th Street Austin, TX 78712 robert.ingram@utexas.edu