• Assistant Professor of Sociology

    Texas A&M University System (Killeen, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Assistant Professor of Sociology

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Central Texas

     

    Department

     

    College Of Arts & Sciences

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Killeen, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    TAMUCT is a public university in Killeen, Texas, located near Fort Hood and the Austin area. It offers junior- and senior-level coursework leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing. TAMUCT is a Hispanic serving institution (HSI) and currently serves over 2,400 students. TAMUCT department of Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary department, with programs in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology.

     

    The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M University–Central Texas (TAMUCT) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor who will join the undergraduate Sociology program to begin August 2026. The applicant will teach undergraduate courses throughout the curriculum as needed and within their area of specialization, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in service activities.

    Responsibilities

    + Teach face-to-face and online courses that may include the following: Sociology of the Take an active role in the growing the undergraduate program by developing curriculum, advising students, and taking part in sociology recruitment and other events.

    + Take an active role in the growing the undergraduate program by developing curriculum, advising students, and taking part in sociology recruitment and other events.

    + Engage in an active research agenda including publishing and presenting findings at academic conferences.

    + Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, and the profession.

    Required Education and Experience

    + Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology in hand by time of appointment.

    + Evidence of an active research agenda.

    + One year of active teaching experience.

    Preferred Education and Experience

    + Evidence of exemplary teaching is preferred and should be noted in the application materials where possible.

    + Evidence of scholarly activity, and publication within their area of specialization.

    + Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably in a collegiate setting.

    + Experience in curriculum development.

     

    Salary: Commensurate

     

    Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment

     

    To Apply

     

    Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site (https://www.tamuct.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities.html) . Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of references when applying for this position.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.