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Assistant Professor - Sociology

Position Number: 6448325
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Sociology

Assistant Professor - Sociology

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1st, 2026.

Position Description
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1st, 2026.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Sociology or a highly related field from an appropriately regionally or nationally accredited university. If clarification is needed, please email the search chair.
A record of consistent effort in i) teaching excellence and ii) improving teaching and/or mentorship in higher education. Experience as a doctoral student may fulfill this criterion.
Research experience and publication record in the areas of environmental sociology.
We are particularly interested in someone who can support the university's strategic research area of Coupled Urban & Rural Environmental Sustainability (CURES). For more information, see https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/strategicresearch/cures.php.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Experience working in a transdisciplinary fashion with experts from disciplines other than sociology.
Experience securing or working with external research funding

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications, such as research and teaching statements
List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Patricia Maloney, Search Committee Chair, at patricia.maloney@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.