Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology, effective Fall Semester 2025. The primary area of research specialization is open. Methodologically, a specialization in computational methods is required. The candidate is expected to teach courses in their substantive area(s) of focus as well as computational methods courses as needed.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or related field completed by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program that includes seeking external funding. We encourage candidates to demonstrate an interest in developing a research agenda that involves issues of the desert Southwest and Border Region. The candidate will be expected to teach online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the needs of the department. A list of current NMSU Sociology courses can be found here: https://catalogs.nmsu.edu/nmsu/course-listings/soci/. The standard teaching load is 2/3. Other duties include mentoring and service.

NMSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a High Research Activity Doctoral University (R2) with a selective Community Engagement designation, and, as of 2025, will be classified as a Very High Research Activity Doctoral University (R1). NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff, and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University’s 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

The Department of Sociology has 11 permanent faculty members and offers BA and MA degrees in Sociology, both on campus and online. Department faculty are active researchers with specializations in Race-Ethnicity, International Migration, Inequality, Computational Sociology, Cultural Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Movements, Sociology of Education, and Environmental Sociology. Most faculty members collaborate in a variety of interdisciplinary academic programs.

To apply please visit https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-sociology-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states. To complete their application, applicants must upload: 1) a letter of interest that addresses the position criteria, 2) statements of research interests and teaching effectiveness (one for each), 3) diversity statement, 4) curriculum vitae, 5) the names and contact information for 3 references, and 6) at least one writing sample or recent publication. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Reference providers will be notified by email that they have been asked to provide a reference, with instructions how to do so. Please do not submit additional materials at this time. Deadline for applications is October 7^th 2024. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the deadline. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Marshall A. Taylor, Search Committee Chair, at mtaylor2@nmsu.edu .

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, NMSU does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, spousal affiliation or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Executive Director, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, P.O. Box 30001, E. 1130 University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88003; 575.646.3635; 575.646.7802 (TTY) equity@nmsu.edu.

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