Assistant Professor - Sociology and Human Services
About The Position
Position Summary: The Department of Sociology and Human Services, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, invites applicants for an Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time, tenure track position starting mid-August 2026. The typical teaching load is 3/4. Candidates should be a broadly trained social scientist with a demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of courses in sociology, critical criminology, and justice studies. Job Description: Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Teach lower-division and upper-division courses within the Sociology Department and Criminology and Justice Studies major Design and teach electives and new course offerings in the Sociology Department Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Contribute to the shared responsibility of reconciliation at Fort Lewis College Hold office hours and provide resources for students to succeed in their classes Participate in department and college-wide service Attend conferences, publish papers, and/or engage in public sociology Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is required.
- ABD will be considered; however, preference will be given to applicants who are close to completing their dissertation.
- Proven training in a broad variety of areas of expertise within Sociology and Criminology
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience teaching in areas of Restorative Justice and Indigenous Justice systems
- At least one year of experience in a teaching role serving undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, especially Indigenous populations
- At least intermediate-low proficiency in a language other than English proven by at least two college-level semesters of such language, one semester abroad experience, or native proficiency in such language
- Participation in at least one activity related to promoting inclusion of underrepresented populations in higher education
- Proven training or teaching experience in Indigenous pedagogies
- Proven training or teaching in experiential education
Responsibilities
- Teach lower-division and upper-division courses within the Sociology Department and Criminology and Justice Studies major
- Design and teach electives and new course offerings in the Sociology Department
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
- Contribute to the shared responsibility of reconciliation at Fort Lewis College
- Hold office hours and provide resources for students to succeed in their classes
- Participate in department and college-wide service
- Attend conferences, publish papers, and/or engage in public sociology
- Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
