Faculty
Sociology professors embrace a wide range of specializations in their research and
teaching. We study, and teach about, race, class, and gender; intergroup relations;
global and environmental issues; media, religion, the family, culture, economy, politics,
and sport; as well as theory, methods, statistics, and more.
Click on the "View Bio" links below to find out more about our teaching and research
interests and to view our curriculum vitaes.
Catherine White Berheide
Professor of Sociology
Office: Tisch Learning Center 222
Telephone: 518-580-5415
Email: cberheid@skidmore.edu
John Brueggemann
Department Chair and Professor of Sociology
Office: TLC 216
Telephone: 518-580-5410
Email: jbruegge@skidmore.edu
Amon Emeka
Associate Professor in Sociology
Office: Starbuck Center 201B
Telephone: 518-580-5410
Email: aemeka@skidmore.edu
Ruth M. Hernandez-rios
Teaching Professor of Sociology
Office: Tisch Learning Center 225
Phone: 518-580-8082
Email: rhernand@skidmore.edu
Xiaoshuo Hou
Associate Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies
Frances Young Tang ’61 Chair in Chinese Studies
Office: Tisch Learning Center 229
Telephone: 518-580-5427
Email: xhou@skidmore.edu
Andrew M. Lindner
Associate Professor of Sociology
Office: Tisch Learning Center 220
Telephone: 518-580-5446
Email: alindner@skidmore.edu
Jennifer C. Mueller
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director Intergroup Relations Program (IGR)
Office: Tisch Learning Center 226
Telephone: 518-580-5441
Email: jmueller@skidmore.edu
Rik Scarce
Professor of Sociology
Office: Tisch Learning Center 223
Telephone: 518-580-5416
Email: rscarce@skidmore.edu