Job Details

Overview

TAMUCT is a public university in Killeen, Texas, located near Fort Hood and the Austin area. It offers junior- and senior-level coursework leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The student population at TAMUCT is diverse and growing. TAMUCT is a Hispanic serving institution (HSI) and currently serves over 2,400 students. TAMUCT's Department of Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary department, with programs in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology.

The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M UniversityCentral Texas (TAMUCT) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor who will join the undergraduate Sociology program to begin August 2026. The applicant will teach undergraduate courses throughout the curriculum as needed and within their area of specialization, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in service activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and online courses that may include the Sociology curriculum; participate in growing the undergraduate program by developing curriculum, advising students, and taking part in sociology recruitment and events.
• Engage in an active research agenda including publishing and presenting findings at academic conferences.
• Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, and the profession.

Required Education and Experience

• Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology in hand by time of appointment.
• Evidence of an active research agenda.
• One year of active teaching experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Evidence of exemplary teaching is preferred and should be noted in the application materials where possible.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and publication within the area of specialization.
• Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably in a collegiate setting.
• Experience in curriculum development.

Salary

Commensurate

Hours

Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment

To Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of reference when applying for this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.