Job Title

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Sociology and Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Communication at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. Primary teaching responsibility will consist of 6 undergraduate courses per academic year (3/3 load), with one course release during the first year and an additional course release during the tenure-track period and the possibility for summer teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the hire will participate in department and university committees and maintain an active research agenda. We are seeking a quantitative sociologist. Specialization is open.

Candidates for this position should have an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications. Our program currently has scholars with expertise in qualitative methods, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, environmental sociology, and borderlands studies; we would like to add expertise to our program, but we are truly open to scholars from any specialization. The successful candidate's teaching responsibilities may include sociology capstone, statistics for sociology, demography, and electives in their specialization. A highly qualified candidate will have experience in student centered learning, community engagement, and/or working with majority Latinx student populations. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an active commitment to including underserved, underrepresented, and/or marginalized populations in their research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the equivalent of 18 course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) in sociology capstone, statistics, demography, and/or specialty areas.

• Develop a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products (articles, books, grants, etc.).

• As part of an involved Sociology Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related discipline is required.

• Outstanding research potential.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, and professional service. ABDs will be considered but must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

• Prior teaching experience in a university setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

• Ability to interact with students from all backgrounds.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume / CV

• Professional References

• Overview of research experiences and current research agenda (2 pages or less).

• Overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (2 pages or less).

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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