Associate/Full Professor of Border Studies

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a leadership role in border studies within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The appointee will direct the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies (CIBS) and contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment near the U.S.-Mexico border.

The candidate should have a PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, Geography or a related discipline, an extensive record of extramural funding, and a commitment to teaching and

Qualificações

• PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, Geography or related discipline.
• Extensive demonstrated record of extramural funding and publications.
• Administrative experience is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Teach and mentor doctoral students in our program.
• Direct the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies (CIBS).
• Lead border studies research initiatives and pursue external funding.

Conhecimentos

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Publication record

External funding

Mentoring students

Formação académica

PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, Geography or related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Sep 18 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology, which houses the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies, is one of the foundational departments in the field of border studies. We offer a BA in Anthropology and in Sociology, an MA and PhD in Sociology (in which all disciplines participate), and undergraduate courses in Geography. Our PhD program has a focus on Culture and Health and Borders and Mobility. The department boasts a vibrant intellectual and collegial atmosphere with ample opportunities for collaboration and growth. The Center for Inter-American and Border Studies (CIBS) is a hub for intellectual, scholarly and community-based research on the border region and Latin America as a whole. Given the department's proximity to Mexico, history of collaboration across the border and UTEP's unique student body, CIBS is a key unit on campus.

We are looking for a leader in border studies research connected to the U.S. - Mexico border--someone who can collaborate across a broad range of projects and constituencies and is comfortable with interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished border scholar with a strong record of publication and external funding to join the faculty of the Sociology and Anthropology department. The candidate will teach and mentor students in our doctoral program. A strong preference will be given to scholars with expertise and focus on the U.S. - Mexico border, but we are open to other regions. Other expertise could include border communities, labor, environment, and migration among others. In addition to their role as a tenured member of the Sociology and Anthropology Department, the faculty member will serve as the director of the state-funded Center for Inter-American and Border Studies. We seek someone with innovative ideas to drive border studies forward and grow CIBS. CIBS provides stimulation and collaboration in border studies across the university, binational community, Texas and Chihuahua, and globally.

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. Administrative experience is desired but is not required. We expect successful candidates to have an outstanding record commensurate with appointment at the Full or Associate Professor rank.

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 Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender 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 [phone], by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

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