Teresa Roach, PhD

Biography

Teresa Roach, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Sociology from Florida State University in 2015. Dr. Roach is an Associate Teaching Professor​ and Director of Sociology Undergraduate Studies at FSU. She teaches a number of courses in the Sociology Department and Public Health program, including the core requirements for both the Sociology and Public Health majors. Most recently, Dr. Roach has developed a comprehensive internship program for Sociology majors intended to prepare sociology major students for the job market and graduate school. Dr. Roach uses innovative teaching methods in her classroom and has been the recipient of several college and university teaching and service awards.

Education

2015 PhD Florida State University, Sociology
2011 MS Florida State University, Sociology
2007 MA University of Massachusetts, Boston, Applied Sociology
2005 BA University of Massachusetts, Amherst, English; Sociology

Courses Taught

Health Behavior and Health Promotion

Introductory Sociology

Sociological Theory

Sociology of Marriage and the Family

Sociology of Sex and Gender

Social Problems

Sociology of Sexuality

Sociology Skills Seminar

Awards & Honors

Nomination – Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching in the Major (Sociology) (2021).

Nomination – COSSPP Specialized Faculty Teaching Award (2021).

Nomination – COSSPP Specialized Faculty Teaching Award (2020).

Nomination – Foundational Course Excellence, Center for Advancement for Teaching (2020).

Nomination –University Excellence in Teaching Award, Florida State University (2020).

Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching, Florida State University (2014).

Selected Publications

2018       Lamont, Ellen, Teresa Roach and Sope Kahn. “Navigating Campus Hookup Culture: LGBTQ Students and College Hookups.” Sociological Forum, 33: 1000 – 1022.

2017       Ueno, Koji, Abráham E. Peña-Talamantes, Teresa A. Roach, Amanda Nix, and Lacey Ritter. “Sexual Minority Young Adults’ Perceived Impact of Sexual Orientation on Career Plans.” Social Problems, 00: 1-18.

2013       Ueno, Koji, Abraham Pena-Talamantes, and Teresa Roach. “Sexual Orientation and Occupational    Attainment.” Work and Occupations, 40: 3-36.

2013       Ueno, Koji, Teresa Roach, and Abráham E. Peña-Talamantes. “The Dynamic Association Between Sexual Orientation and Educational Attainment.” Advances in Life Course Research, 18: 127-140.

2013      Ueno, Koji., Teresa A. Roach, and Abráham E. Peña-Talamantes. “Sexual Orientation and  Gender Typicality of the Occupation in Young Adulthood.” Social Forces, 92: 81-108.