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Job description
Assistant Professor, Sociology
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.
Qualified applicants will have the following:
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.
Position responsibilities include:
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.
Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at or
TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022). Additional information about the University is available at
Worksite address
denton, TX, 76205, US
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