Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant Professor, Sociology

Department

Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Job Classification(s):

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• Assistant Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2026

Responsibilities

The Department of Sociology in the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2026.

As a faculty member in the Department of Sociology, you will be expected to:

(1) Teach 12 credit hours (4 courses) a semester; (2) Contribute to the teaching mission of Sociology; (3) Mentor undergraduate students; (4) Develop a record of research; and (5) Provide service to the department, college, university and to the community.

About the College:

The Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of the academic departments of English, humanities, and philosophy; history; psychology; political science; sociology; and world languages and cultures. Each department offers majors, minors, and core curriculum courses. Faculty development funding is available at the university, college, and departmental levels.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Sociology at Midwestern State University is committed to high-quality education and meaningful faculty-student engagement through teaching, experiential learning, and close mentoring. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, MSU benefits from a close-knit, civically engaged community that offers rich opportunities for applied learning, community partnerships, and a high quality of life.

Requirements

Required Qualifications (should be populated into search committee matrix):

1.    ABD or Ph.D. in Sociology.

2.    Ability to teach research methods and sociological theory, areas of interest are in Criminology or Medical Sociology, other areas of interest are open.

Preferred Qualifications (should be populated into search committee matrix):

1.    Teaching experience.

2.    Experience with outreach or service to the discipline or community.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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