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Texas State University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Sociology at San Marcos Full Time
Job Details
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Job Posting Number:
20246TTL
Job Location:
San Marcos
Department:
Sociology
Position Description:
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning fall 2024. Teaching, research, and service expectations are commensurate with tenure expectations in the department. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in sociology, applied sociology, and/or Latina/o studies or related field (e.g., Chicana/o Studies, Mexican American Studies), by date of hire.
- Area of specialization is Latina/o Studies and/or Race and Ethnicity. Texas State University offers a minor in Latina/o Studies and the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to contribute to this emerging program.
- A record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful teaching in Sociology of Race and Ethnic Relations, Introduction to Sociology, Latina/o Studies, and/or Chicana/o Studies courses.
- Scholarly achievement commensurate with career stage will be evaluated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrate potential for contributing to our emerging Minor in Latina/o Studies. This includes, but is not limited to, a record of teaching courses in this specialization, the ability to develop courses for the minor, and any other programmatic skills that could strengthen the minor.
Application Procedures:
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42856.
To ensure full consideration for the position, online applications must be received by October 15, 2023. (1) a cover letter that includes a statement on one’s research agenda and a statement on teaching philosophy; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a list of relevant courses prepared to teach, and a summary or report of teaching evaluations if the candidate has teaching experience; (4) unofficial transcripts; and (5) the names of three references. Letters of reference are not requested at this time.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting Universities.
Proposed Start Date:
Fall 2024
Posting Date:
06/15/2023
Evaluation of Applications Begins:
October 15, 2023
Full Consideration Date::
10/15/2023
Open Until Filled?:
Yes
EEO/AA Statement:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition.
Record Checks and Verifications:
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment:
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?:
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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