Assistant Professor of Sociology
Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Job Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Campus: University of North Texas Dallas
Division: DALAcademic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivisionDepartment: DALSchool of Lib Arts & Sciences
Department: DALCriminal Justice & Sociology514100
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: $60000
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us Values Overview:
Department Summary
At the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences we serve the needs of all students traditional and nontraditional. We are committed to the values of diversity creativity leadership integrity and lifelong learning. These values are the foundation of the Universitys mission to empower students transform lives and strengthen communities.
Our faculty excel in teaching research and service. The faculty are recognized for their innovative pedagogy and expertise. They are committed to studentcentered educational opportunities that provide careerready skills and lifelong learning. Our curriculum builds foundational knowledge required for all academic degree programs at the University emphasizing communication skills analytical reasoning leadership and independent thought. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to innovative programs that prepare our students to compete effectively in a rapidly changing job market or to pursue postgraduate education.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor in Sociology beginning Fall 2025.
We seek an energetic innovative and studentcentric educator with a strong teacherscholar orientation. The area of specialization is open as the teaching responsibilities will encompass a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students results in academic presentations and publications and contributes to advancing the department and the university.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field by the time of appointment. They should also have an active research agenda in sociology and the ability to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate level.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
RESPONSIBILITIES: Expectations for tenuretrack Assistant Professors at UNTDallas include excellent teaching research and service. Teaching duties include a load of four courses per academic semester at the introductory advanced undergraduate and graduate levels in a combination of facetoface and online courses. The successful candidate will also maintain an active research agenda mentor students and provide service to the department university and community.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with firstgeneration college students
Experience teaching core Sociology courses at the collegiate level
Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students
Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs
Experience in developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and cocurricular settings
Experience developing and teaching online courses
Ability to support the Master of Criminal Justice Graduate program
An interest in justice and/or communitybased mental health policy
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
Work Schedule:
According to academic schedule
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Submit CV; a cover letter outlining the applicants interest qualifications teaching and research experience relevant to the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts. Questions can be directed to Dr. Roberto Gallardo at Zoom interviews of semifinalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration on campus.
For best consideration applications should be received by February 21 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application and admission processes educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Employment Type
Full Time
