Assistant Professor - Department of Social Sciences & Historic

The TWU Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies invites applications for Assistant Professor, tenure track, in Sociology. Candidates with specialization in criminology and/or criminal justice are particularly sought. The ability to teach graduate courses in quantitative methods will be a plus.

The department offers undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, and Sociology, as well as M.A. programs in History, Political Science, and Sociology, and a Ph.D. in Sociology. Department faculty are research-active, publishing numerous books, articles, and receive major grants. Faculty regularly present at regional, national, and international conferences. 

Qualified applicants will have the following:

● A Ph.D. in Sociology at time of appointment.

●  A record of scholarship appropriate for the applicant's rank.  

● A commitment to excellence in graduate education and support for student research.

● Demonstrated excellence in university teaching.

Position responsibilities include:

● Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.

● Advising and mentoring graduate students.

● Engagement in research and scholarship in line with the applicant’s research agenda.

● Service to the school, college, university, and community.

● Commitment to serving a diverse body of students.

TO APPLY 

Please submit the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing (1) your qualifications for the position, (2) why you are a good fit for our program and university, and (3) your research agenda and accomplishments
• An updated CV
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

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