Assistant Professor of Sociology

Louisiana Tech University – School of Human Inquiry
Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Position Type: Nine-month, Tenure-Track
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Application Review: Begins immediately and continues until the position is filled

Position Overview

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology. The successful candidate will have evidence of successful teaching and scholarship in criminology or a closely related field to support the sociology undergraduate program and the forensic psychology certificate.

Specialization in digital criminology (e.g., social media crime, cybercrime, online victimization, online communities) is a plus.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching existing elective criminology courses (e.g., Juvenile Delinquency, Sociology of Deviance, Introduction to Criminal Justice), Research Methods, and Introduction to Sociology. Opportunities exist to contribute to a new interdisciplinary Media Studies graduate program.

Teaching load: Three courses per quarter
Expectations: Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, active scholarship/research, and collegial collaboration

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology by September 1, 2026

• Evidence of successful teaching and scholarship in criminology or closely related fields

• Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research

• Excellent interpersonal and collegial skills

The University

Louisiana Tech University is a selective admissions university offering fully accredited undergraduate degrees and doctoral programs. The School of Human Inquiry offers BA degrees in Political Science, History, Communication Studies, and Sociology, as well as minors in Geography and Philosophy.

Location: Ruston, Louisiana – 70 miles east of Shreveport, 30 miles west of Monroe, along Interstate 20

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of application

• Current curriculum vitae

Submit to: John Worsencroft, Director, School of Human Inquiry, via Workday

Additional materials required for finalists only:

• Three letters of recommendation

• Transcripts

Note to Applicants:

• Applications must describe qualifications and experience relative to all minimum and preferred qualifications in the cover letter

• References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of recruitment

• The position may require a criminal background check

• Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks

Application Deadline: Open until filled; applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date to ensure consideration

Equal Opportunity Statement

Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer, prioritizing an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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