Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice beginning August 2026. This is a joint position with responsibilities split between Criminal Justice (50%) and Sociology (50%), with opportunities to contribute to graduate programs in Public Affairs/Applied Sociology and Criminology. Responsibilities will include teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, maintaining regular office hours, serving on departmental and university committees, and engaging in scholarly/creative activities. The standard teaching load at NMHU is 12 credit hours (4 courses) per semester. The successful candidate should be prepared to design and deliver courses in both face-to-face and online formats.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology (ABD will be considered)
Proven or potential excellence in teaching and scholarship, with an emphasis on teaching
Primary area of expertise is open

Nice To Haves

The ideal applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching that critically engages with systems of power, identity, and social change.
We welcome scholars who foster respectful dialogue and practice inclusive pedagogy both in the classroom and across the campus community.
Demonstrated success working with diverse student populations, particularly Hispanic, Native American, first-generation, and rural college students.
Demonstrated experience supporting student progress and degree completion.
Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate innovative teaching approaches to enhance student development