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Professor in Sociology and Anthropology
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Position Number: 5724549
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Anthropology

Professor in Sociology and Anthropology

Under the Regents' Research Excellence program, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Texas at El Paso is recruiting a scholar at the full professor rank with a focus on Environmental Social Sciences, Human-Environment Relations, and/or Environmental Justice broadly. Research and specialization on Water, Geographic Information Systems, and/or the U.S. Mexico border region are strongly preferred. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research within our department and across campus. A strong record of extramural grant funding is required. Outstanding Advanced Associate Professors are encouraged to apply.

The University of Texas System Regents' Research Excellence Program supports the hire of outstanding researchers who will strengthen the R1 status of the University of Texas at El Paso. Faculty hired into the rank of tenured full professor will be given the additional honorific title of Regents' Distinguished Research Professor. Faculty hired at a lower rank will earn this title upon promotion to full professor with tenure.

Job Requirements:
The candidate will possess a PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, or a related discipline. Candidates will have an extensive demonstrated record of extramural funding, publications, and collaborations. We expect successful candidates to have an outstanding record commensurate with this position. Candidates will be evaluated based on departmental standards for a Full Professor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems Technology
A focus on the U.S. Mexico border, U.S. Southwest or Northern Mexico
A scholarly interest in water

Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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