The T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) at Arizona State University (https://thesanfordschool.asu.edu) invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible  position in Sociology at  rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date is fall 2019. This position is part of the Southwest Borderlands Initiative (https://provost.asu.edu/initiatives/southwest- borderlands) which seeks to strengthen scholarship on Latinx and/or Native Americans in the Southwest region. Areas of specialization are open but preference will be given to the following areas: immigration, gender, race and ethnicity, health, and environment/sustainability. Scholars whose work reflects an intersectional approach are encouraged to apply. This position is part of an effort to build a 21st-century sociology program with new and existing resources in the well- established and successful School of Social and Family Dynamics.

For this position, candidates must have a PhD in sociology by time of appointment and show evidence of, or potential for, excellence in research, teaching, and external funding. The candidate will be expected to teach sociology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, develop a vigorous research program based in the Southwest region, secure external funding, maintain an active agenda of peer-reviewed publications, participate in service to the university and profession, and contribute to the growth of the sociology program and to the excellence of SSFD. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in interdisciplinary settings and have demonstrated success in meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or diverse communities.

SSFD is an innovative interdisciplinary academic unit focused on the health and well-being of individuals across the lifecourse, families, groups, organizations, and society. SSFD has launched a multi-pronged program of scholarship, translation, and impact focused on Diversity and Inclusion Science (https://thesanfordschool.asu.edu/disi). With 50+ full-time faculty, 500+ graduate students, and 3,000+ undergraduate majors/minors, SSFD has online master’s degrees in sociology and in family and human development, as well as a highly-ranked doctoral program in Family and Human Development. The School’s program in sociology is targeted for growth and a Ph.D. in Sociology is approved and will launch in Fall 2020. SSFD takes pride in having a collegial atmosphere bolstered by permeable boundaries among its faculty and its ties to many other units. ASU’s location within the Phoenix metropolitan region with vibrant Latinx and Native American populations provides a rich context for basic and applied research in many areas related to sociology.

Initial receipt of complete applications is January 8, 2019; if not filled, review of complete applications will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. To apply, please send the following materials electronically to Professor Nilda Flores-Gonzalez at ssfdfacultyhire@gmail.com: (1) a cover letter describing your research and teaching qualifications, your fit with the Southwest Borderlands position and SSFD (2) a curriculum vitae