Assistant Professor of Sociology

Assistant Professor of Sociology/College of Liberal
Arts

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV2065

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body
while conducting high-quality research befitting an institution
approaching Carnegie R1 classification. The successful candidate
will join the Department of Sociology as an
Assistant Professor of Sociology
beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley
and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education
dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading
research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we
support sustainable development, community engagement, and
well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is
committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and
talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,
including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique
identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual
and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and
success by building from strength in education and creating a
vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate
transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving
meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding
access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering
authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a
distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and
multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the
entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students
enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top
3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
For additional information, please visit UTRGV
website.Department/CollegeBackgroundThe
Department of Sociology serves as a hub for important academic and
research initiatives while providing quality training in sociology
and disaster studies. The department offers a B.A. and M.S. in
Sociology, as well as an undergraduate minor. Faculty in the
department also play a vital role in the interdisciplinary M.A. in
Disaster Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Disaster
Management and Sustainability. Students have opportunities to
engage in faculty-mentored research and teaching experiences. The
department also supports a Sociology Club and recognizes
outstanding students through induction into Alpha Kappa Delta, the
national honor society for sociology.

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Ph.D. in Sociology or related field from an accredited
institution of higher learning. ABDs will be considered, but a
conferred doctorate is required by August 31, 2027 for appointment.
2) Demonstrated potential for a strong research and publication
record. 3) Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. 4)
Demonstrated potential for external research funding and
support.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

All areas of specialization will be considered, but expertise in
Disaster Studies, Emergency Management, Criminology, or
Environmental Sociology is preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and
Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2027

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all
individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non-discrimination in its education programs and activities,
including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of
interest.

Open Date: 10/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for
the first time, please complete all biographical information
including address, email and phone number. You may update this at
any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a
criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all
candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the
position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the
Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office
environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby
subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The
retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option
to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not
English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a
satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173
or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).Incomplete
applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to
budget approval.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/53010
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