Assistant Professor of Sociology

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 331900-SOCIOLOGY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $70,500 to commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: 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. 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. The standard teaching load is 2/3. Other duties include mentoring and service.

NMSU is New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. It is 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.

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. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Marshall A. Taylor, Search Committee Chair, at mtaylor2@nmsu.edu.

NMSU 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.

Classification Summary:• Teaching face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses;

• Conduct research and seek grant funding;

• Advise/mentor undergraduate/graduate students;

• Participate in service activities and perform other duties as needed.

Classification Standard Duties:• Teaching online and face-to-face courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Develop and maintain an active research program that includes seeking external funding.

• Mentoring and advising of graduate and undergraduate students.

• Engage in service at all levels of the University.

• Other duties as needed.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

• Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or related field completed by the time of appointment.

• A specialization in computational methods.

• An established and/or strong potential for research in their field of expertise that includes seeking external funding.

• Capacity to teach online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the needs of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capacity to teach courses in their substantive area(s) of focus as well as computational methods courses and other general Sociology courses as needed.

• Area of substantive research specialization within Sociology is open. Methodological specialization in computational research methods is preferred.

• An active research agenda that includes seeking external funding.

• An interest in developing a research agenda that involves issues of the desert Southwest and Border Region is encouraged.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teach online and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the needs of the department; Conduct research, publish, and seek grant funding; Advise/mentor undergraduate/graduate students; Participate in service activities at the Department, College and University levels; Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: David G. Ortiz, 5756462750, dgortiz@nmsu.edu,

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.