Employment Opportunities at ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

The Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University, located in Abilene, Texas, is accepting applications for a college faculty position in Sociology at the rank of college faculty to begin in August 2025. 

Responsibilities:

Candidates will be required to teach 4 undergraduate courses per semester, direct the sociology minor, and assess sociology courses for general education. They will teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in sociology, from introductory to upper-level courses. The ideal candidate is a teacher dedicated to mentoring undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. All applicants should demonstrate a record of excellent classroom teaching. Applicants must have strong communication skills and an interest in the development of students.

The Department/Program:

The Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University provides undergraduate majors in Communication and Sociology with minors in Communication, Sociology, Leadership Studies, and Aging Studies. Additionally, the department offers an MA in Communication. Departmental faculty contribute regularly to interdisciplinary programs such as Africana Studies, Gender and Multicultural Studies, the Pre-Law Program, and the Honors Program.

Information about the department is available at https://acu.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/departments/communication-sociology/.

The University:

Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University is one of the largest private institutions in the Southwest, offering robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs to 5,731 students. Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ. The mission of ACU is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. 

How to Apply:

Please submit all application materials through the ACU Careers application.

Nominations and applications from qualified women and persons of color are especially encouraged. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.