Colorado State University-Pueblo Looking for Assistant Professor of Sociology Full Time

The department offers baccalaureate degrees in criminology and sociology and minors in anthropology and sociology. Program curricula
reflect core interests in critical human inquiry and social analysis and social justice. Each program provides a strong foundation in theory
and research while allowing students to tailor their coursework to their specific subject and career interests. Faculty prepare students to
work in diverse occupations and to pursue professional or graduate studies in sociology, criminology, law or related disciplines. The
department promotes research and teaching innovations that support student success through developing efficacy and purpose. Students apply
knowledge and skills to “real world” problems and learn how to engage stakeholders and mobilize community members to organize
and facilitate meaningful social change. Faculty comprise an active community of scholars and educators committed to the university’s
mission and guiding principles that place emphasis on developing students in ways that enable them to use their education to serve the
public good and improve the health and well-being of their communities. Transformational learning experiences in courses like the Inside Out
Prison Exchange program and internships empower students and prepare them to navigate life and work in a rapidly changing global
environment

Description of Job

This tenure-track nine-month position (with summer teaching possibly
available) involves teaching an assigned sociology course load; serving as faculty mentor/advisor for sociology/criminology majors, engaging
in professional scholarly activity, and participating in department, college, and university level service. The standard teaching load is 12
credits per semester. The person hired for the position is expected to support the Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry through
participation in curricular integration, cross-disciplinary collaboration in teaching and scholarship, and creation of experiential learning
activities and community partnerships that involve students in meaningful projects that integrate interests in health and human inquiry.

***Visa sponsorship is not available for this position***

Primary Duties

Teaching baccalaureate-level courses in criminology and sociology in accordance with the needs of the department. Teaching
responsibilities include: preparing and presenting course materials, including course updates and revisions; evaluating student outcomes and
participating in student retention efforts; selecting and ordering texts/readings/resources; preparing, administering and grading
assignments; utilizing the learning management system; and assigning final grades. Responsibilities also include proposing curriculum
changes and program modifications to the Department Chair and supporting the Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry as mentioned in
the Job Summary Statement.

Building and maintaining a focused research agenda which includes but is not limited to presenting
scholarship at professional conferences, conducting research, and publishing work in peer-reviewed publications. Research activity may also
involve grant writing and securing grant funding for research projects.

Mentoring and advising students; participating in student
recruitment and retention activities; contributing to program assessment and development and curriculum review and revision; serving on
department committees and college and university committees or boards; performing other duties, as required. Service activity may also
include community involvement, consulting in areas of teaching/research expertise and discipline-relevant or related professional
service.

Salary Range $58,000 – $60,000 

Minimum
Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum
Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology or similar area or related discipline or ABD
  with anticipated completion by August 2024 in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology with emphasis in one or more of the following areas:
  crime and deviance, policing, courts, corrections, and inequalities
• Teaching expertise, especially in the areas of theory, methods,
  criminology, inequalities & social justice
• Experience in mentoring/advising undergraduates 
• Expertise in online
  and blended instruction 
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain a program of scholarship and publication. 
• Discipline-relevant service experience in community or educational setting
• Experience in course and/or curriculum
  development 
• Experience with and a commitment to working with diverse student populations and a commitment to equity in
  education at all levels

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online
application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.Applicants must attach the following
documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter)
2. a current resume or CV
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred
4. three professional references with current contact information within the application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered
incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add
information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early
submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Applications received by 5pm, January 15th, 2023 will receive full consideration.

About Colorado
State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of
4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an
ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College
of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports
inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the
region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are
Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this
critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for
certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of
seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of
Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business
administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program
that was ranked in the nation’s top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that
features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center. 

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a
more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic
Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get
involved in campus life. 

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible benefit plan 
• Basic term life insurance 
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Travel accident insurance 
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance 
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans

Other
benefits include:

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub
• Various
  on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts

About Pueblo, Colorado 

The city of
Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the
Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct
mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and
winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo’s beautiful river trail system,
golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and
ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being
considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex
offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check
prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check. 

The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate. 

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day
employment begins. 

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional
Equity at (719) 549-2441 or [email protected]. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university’s annual security
report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.