Assistant Professor of Sociology: Disaster Studies

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
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Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

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Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10031

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV
2065

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology/College of Liberal Arts

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

FTE

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/College Background

The 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.…