Assistant Professor - Department of Social Sciences & Historic
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in criminology and/or criminal justice.
- Ability to teach graduate courses in quantitative methods.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
