The Department of Social Sciences at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor of Sociology on a tenure track contract starting in Fall 2020. Required credentials include Ph.D. (by the date of employment) in Sociology or Cultural Studies. Desirable credentials include experience teaching at the college level and ability to teach a wide range of Sociology classes. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our Criminal Justice major and/or our Forensic Sciences minor or our research-oriented call center. Responsibilities include teaching all levels as well as curriculum development and service. Teaching load is 3/3.
Tyler is located 90 miles east of Dallas in the scenic Piney Woods area of East Texas. As the cultural center of East Texas, Tyler is a region with over one million people and boasts many amenities such as ballet, a symphony orchestra, and a renowned performing arts center. One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 10,000 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.
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For information, please visit our website: https://www.uttyler.edu/litlang/.
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.
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The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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