Job Information
Sam Houston State University Assistant Professor of Sociology in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202400140F
Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Dept of Sociology
General Requirements:
The department offers undergraduate courses both in-person and online and the Masters of Arts program is completely online. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to teach both in-person and online course. Faculty typically teach a 3-3 course schedule.
Sam Houston State University is the twelfth largest University in Texas, with over 21,000 students, and is currently ranked #14 in The Chronicle of Higher Education listing of Fastest Growing Colleges 2003-2013 report. More information can be found at https://www.shsu.edu/. Our main campus is located in Huntsville, Texas, an area characterized by a relatively low cost of living, great natural beauty, and access to nearby cities such as Houston, Dallas, The Woodlands, and Austin. More information can be found at http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us/
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) announces an opening for one nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025.
We seek candidates with expertise and teaching interest in either sociological theory (both classical and contemporary) or research methods, and a research specialization in either the environment or health. The successful candidate will also consistently teach undergraduate courses that satisfy the university’s core curriculum requirements (i.e., Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Ethnic Studies) in the fall/spring semesters as well as graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, and provide service to the university and the discipline.
Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:
SHSU is a student-centered, community engaged institution whose mission is to offer an accessible, quality higher education. Designated a Doctoral University – High Research Activity (R2), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and “Community Engaged” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. SHSU has approximately 21,000 students, and about half of those students are first-generation. We are proud to have been named one of the top universities in Texas for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report two years in a row.
Applications must be complete and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position. The application must also include a curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching portfolio, unofficial university transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. For the teaching portfolio document, please upload a summarization of your teaching/TA experience; complete teaching portfolios will be requested after initial applicant screenings have taken place. References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening. Official university transcripts will be required before the date of hire. Salary is negotiable, based on experience.
Questions about the position should be directed to one of the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Karen Douglas (936-294-1513) KMD007@shsu.edu or Dr. Jeffrey Gardner (936-294-2373) jag175@shsu.edu.
Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
A PhD in Sociology or a closely-related discipline must be completed by the time of appointment.
Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):
Evidence of excellence (or the promise of excellence) in teaching effectiveness is required. Applicants must also have a research agenda leading to publications in refereed journals and the potential to acquire extramural funding.
