Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Sociology Department at Midwestern State University, an affiliate of the Texas Tech University System, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2023. 

Midwestern State University is a leading public liberal arts university, and a member of COPLAC.  We are committed to providing students with a rigorous undergraduate education. Midwestern State University prides itself on an emphasis on high-impact teaching, and undergraduate research participation.  The university holds that a strong institutional environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels scholarship, respect, innovation, and social justice – all values of our core liberal arts principles and identity.

Wichita Falls, TX is home to Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls is a quiet community located in North Central Texas, approximately two hours from both the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and Oklahoma City.

Position

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., or be ABD, in Sociology.  The teaching load is 4/4, with three unique courses per semester.  Teaching responsibilities include Introductory Sociology, Research Methods, Criminology, and either Sociology of Education, or Religion as an Institution.  Other areas open.

Application Procedure:

Applicants will submit a letter of intent addressing experience and willingness to teach the required courses; a curriculum vita; graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  All materials will be submitted electronically to Beverly.Stiles@msutexas.edu.  In the subject line include your last name and “Position One”.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins immediately.  To receive full consideration, please submit all materials by Jan.12, 2023.

This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check.  EEO/ADAAA compliance employer. www.msutexas.edu