Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

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The Department of Psychology and Sociology at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi invites applications for a 9month Visiting Assistant Professor position in Sociology for theacademic year. We seek applicants with a Doctoral Degree in Sociology who are successful teaching scholars as evidenced by a strong record of teaching excellence and research productivity. All areas of research and teaching specialization within Sociology will be considered.

The Department of Psychology and Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology as well as a minor. As such faculty teach a range of lower and upperdivision courses in sociology at the undergraduate level. The program values studentfaculty interactions beyond the classroom including research collaboration and program events (e.g. film screenings guest speakers etc.). The teaching load for this position will be four courses per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Sociology Social Research Methods Sociology of Gender and other courses related to their area of expertise. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to engage in departmental service where appropriate and encouraged to engage in research activity.

Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hikeandbike trail and pristine views of the beach and bay Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is a firstchoice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Sociology advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching lower and upperlevel sociology courses at the undergraduate level including research methods
• A record of research activity
• Potential to mentor undergraduate students in research

TO APPLY: required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed
• A curriculum vitae
• A 23 page statement summarizing the candidates teaching philosophy experience and effectiveness
• A 23 page statement summarizing the candidates research activities and accomplishments
• Contact information for 35 professional references including name title address telephone number and email address
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate coursework (official copies will be required at the time of hire)

The job posting will remain open until a finalist is selected. Review of applications will begin May 21 2025.

Please address inquiries to Dr. Amy Houlihan Search Committee Chair at

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