Assistant Professor of Sociology​/Criminology

Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminology

Position Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure‑track position at the level of assistant professor, beginning August 2026. The Department is searching for an Assistant Professor to teach various criminology courses as well as general sociology in a traditional classroom setting, as well as some online delivery in Criminal Justice. Candidates should be committed to undergraduate education and show promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

McMurry is a Methodist‑affiliated, selective liberal arts college located in a city of 100,000 residents. We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: “Shaped by Christian principles, McMurry University challenges students to examine our complex world from multiple perspectives in preparation for lives of leadership, service, and professional succes”.

Location: McMurry University is located in Abilene, Texas, a vibrant city of 125,182 people (176,579 for the metropolitan area) with a diversified economy that includes several universities, an air force base, a healthcare complex facility and recent AI investments, with indoor, outdoor, and cultural activities. Situated 150 miles from the Fort Worth – Dallas Metro area, Abilene is recognized as an affordable and great place to live.

The University: McMurry University is a liberal arts university predominantly offering bachelor’s degrees in business, nursing, humanities, social and natural sciences and education, with in‑person and online instruction. The university has experienced significant growth in enrollment, reaching 4,144 students in Fall 2025. Steeped in United Methodist tradition, the university offers a welcoming and supportive campus where personalized, interactive learning is at the forefront.

With a student‑to‑faculty ratio of 13:1, students enjoy intimate classroom experiences and individualized mentorship.

Courses to include:

• Sociology Courses
• Introduction to Sociology
• Social Problems
• Crimes of the Powerful
• Crime and Punishment

Required Qualifications

The applicant must have a PhD or ABD by the time of appointment.

Minimum Required Education
:
Doctoral Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Specialization in criminology and sociology is preferred. At least 18 hours of master’s level Sociology required.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Complete applications received by November 10, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration. First round interviews will be online, in November. Please also provide the following in your application:

• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Teaching evaluations (if available)

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantive Action. McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status in employment or the provision of services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

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