Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.

Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Social Sciences Quantitative Methods Program and Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology

  • Education

    • Baylor University

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Sociology

      Activities and Societies: Presidential Scholar

    • Duke University

      2004 - 2007
      Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
    • Baylor University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Baylor Chamber of Commerce

    • Baylor University

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Arts - MA Sociology
  • Experience

    • Willow Meadows Baptist Church

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2011
      Associate Pastor
    • Baylor University

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Visiting Lecturer of Sociology
    • The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)

      Jan 2017 - now
      Senior Research Associate
    • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2023
      Assistant Professor Of Sociology

      ● Mixed methods research expertise with over 10 years of sociological research experience leading to the publication of 13 peer-reviewed articles and one book.● Project management experience with an ability to create data analysis plans using multilevel regression, longitudinal analysis, interviews, and field observations.● Strong communication skills with the ability to present to multiple constituencies resulting in 86% of courses ranked with the highest level of student satisfaction.

    • Hartford International

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2023
      Regional Advisor

      I lead the Texas regional team for a national research project collecting mixed methods data to study how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted religious congregations. (www.covidreligionresearch.org)● Skilled project manager with expertise in mixed methods resulting in the collection of surveys, focus groups, field observations, and interviews from multiple organizations.● Experience working in a collaborative team-oriented environment with an ability to investigate, evaluate, and propose solutions as evidenced by supervising 2 research associates while working with a cross-functional national team. Show less

    • Rice University

      Jul 2023 - now
      • Director of Social Sciences Quantitative Methods Program

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology

        Jul 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching Capstone in Higher Education (TeaCHE)

      Baylor University
      May 2015
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate

      Google
      May 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Sarah Burnett Teaching Prize in the Social Sciences Rice University School of Social Sciences 2025 This prize is awarded annually to one or more faculty members whose course and instructor evaluations in undergraduate lecture and seminar courses were the most highly rated in the preceding academic year.
    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Scholar of the Year College of Humanities and Sciences Aug 2022
    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Student Success Ambassador Award University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Mar 2022 Received the campus-wide award for student mentorship.
    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Baylor University Graduate School May 2014 This award is given to the top classroom instructor who is a graduate student for excellence in pedagogy.
    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Presidential Scholar Baylor University 2011 The highest scholarship for doctoral students.
    • Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
      Phi Beta Kappa Baylor University 2004
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cub Scout Den Leader

      Issued by Scouting America on Oct 2025
      Scouting AmericaAssociated with Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
    • Classroom Volunteer Teacher

      Issued by Junior Achievement USA on Jan 2025
      Junior Achievement USAAssociated with Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
    • Calf Scramble Committee

      Issued by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Sept 2009
      Houston Livestock Show and RodeoAssociated with Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.