Assistant Professor of Instruction
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty
Assistant Professor of Instruction
The Department of Sociology at Texas State University (San Marcos, TX) invites applications for a full-time lecturer position beginning fall 2027. The university has a teaching track that includes promotion; this hire would be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction. Although the area of specialization is open, the main teaching need to be fulfilled is the ability to teach Introduction to Sociology.
The standard teaching load is 4 courses per semester (4-4), typically consisting of 3–4 sections of Introduction to Sociology per term, with occasional opportunities to teach upper-level electives in the candidate's area of specialization. The Department of Sociology at Texas State University has a student-centered and collegial faculty that engages in a wide-ranging array of specialties comprised of both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The faculty take pride in our strong teaching reputation, while publishing articles and books of national and international significance. The Department of Sociology offers B.A., B.S and M.A., M.S. degrees in Sociology and Applied Sociology. The department also houses an interdisciplinary online Master's program in Dementia and Aging, as well as an interdisciplinary Master's program in Sustainability Studies.
Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), is a diverse campus community that includes student enrollments with 38.6% Hispanic and 43% first generation undergraduate students. The institution is classified as a Doctoral University:
Higher Research Activity and is located in the quickly developing Austin-San Antonio corridor. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available tate.edu.
Required Qualifications - A Ph.D. in sociology, completed by August 1, 2027. A record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful teaching in Introduction to Sociology is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- In the Department of Sociology, sections of Introduction to Sociology are roughly 100 students in size and generally taught face-to-face; therefore, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to teach in such circumstances.
Application Procedures
- Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. To assure full consideration, please submit the following:
Cover letter that includes a statement on teaching philosophy and teaching effectiveness. A current/proposed Introduction to Sociology syllabus. A curriculum vitae. Unofficial transcripts (all in one document). The names of three references. Letters of reference are not requested at this time. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Descriptions of our degree offerings and faculty can be found i.txstate.edu. Texas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please direct questions to:
Dr. Michelle Edwards, Search Committee Chair, Professor, Department of Sociology, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666 at .
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