Asst. Professor - Sociology jobs in New Mexico

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology to begin in August 2024. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Public Policy) by the appointment date. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by Monday, October 30, 2023.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of an established research agenda and publication history in criminology, broadly defined as the study of crime, the criminal legal system, and public safety. We are looking for candidates with expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity and who engage key debates in ways that contribute to theoretical, empirical, and/or methodological innovations. We prefer candidates who specialize in research related to Latina/o/x and/or Indigenous communities. We also prefer candidates whose research informs approaches to public safety that prioritize social justice and community health. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology related to their substantive expertise, supervise students on masters and doctoral committees (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate, and graduate courses.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico.
We are a Carnegie Rl Highest Research Activity Institution, a federally designated Hispanic Serving
Institution, and a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. UNM offers several supports for faculty,
including parent/family leave, dual career policies/supports, and resources for mentoring, supporting,
and retaining diverse faculty. UNM is located in Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico.
Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse metropolitan area of over a half million residents that has been
listed as one of the best small cities in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler. The city has a rich
culture and a location offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure. Learn more about our
city here (https://unmfirst. unm.edu/why-choose-us/why-albuguerque.html). The University is located
within one hour of Santa Fe, tlu*ee hours of Taos, and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano
mountain ranges, which offer great opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, and other
outdoor activities.

New Mexico is a majority minority state with a long and rich cultural heritage that prioritizes
advancement, equity, and accessibility. In the 2023 legislative session, a few of the key bills passed
included free school meals of all K-12 students, establishing the Native American Voting Rights Act,
establishing permanent funding for land and water conservation, and expanding protections offered
under the Human Rights Act, just to name a few. To learn more about our 2023 legislative session,
read here. Equality New Mexico, one of our leading non-profit organization for equal rights, further
expanded that the 2023 legislative session was the most successful session for LGBTO issues,
including bill HB7 that legally affumed all New Mexicans protected access to reproductive and gender
affirming care. The Land of Enchantment continues to welcome all who wish to call it home.
To learn more about living in New Mexico, our values, and our culture visit here:
https://unmfirst.unm.edu/why-choose-us/index.html.