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Richard G. Moye serves as Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Winston-Salem State University, where he also directs research at the Center for Community Safety in downtown Winston-Salem. His academic appointments reflect dual commitments to institutional teaching and community-engaged scholarship.
His educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Sociology from Temple University (2011)
- MA in Sociology from Temple University (2007)
- BS in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University (2005)
Dr. Moye's research critically examines residential segregation patterns, the racial wealth gap, juvenile justice disparities, and academic racial inequality. His work reveals how neighborhood racial composition influences home value appreciation and investment risks for minority households, with particular focus on 21st century white flight dynamics connecting school segregation to neighborhood transitions. This research program bridges urban sociology, housing economics, and racial inequality studies through rigorous quantitative analysis.
His publication record shows consistent conference presentations at major sociology venues including the American Sociological Association (2010-2012) and Association of Black Sociologists (2010), demonstrating active scholarly engagement despite the absence of journal publications in the provided materials. The research themes show increasing sophistication in analyzing spatial inequality and racial transition thresholds in urban markets.
As an educator, Dr. Moye teaches General Sociology, Statistics, and Methods of Social Research with strong emphasis on technological proficiency. Students develop practical skills using SPSS for data analysis and Microsoft Office suite for research communication, preparing them for data-driven sociological inquiry. His community safety research directorship provides applied context for classroom learning through real-world safety initiatives in Winston-Salem.
His work operates at the intersection of academic sociology and community practice, with research directly informing local policy through the Center for Community Safety while contributing to national discourse on racial inequality in housing and education systems.
