Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Division

Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

Department of Sociology

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Faculty

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$75,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

Candidate will teach courses as per Morgan contract; generally 4 courses per semester with a possible reduced load in the first two years; conduct research; advise students and serve on committees in the department. In addition, the candidate will have advanced research skills preferably in qualititative methodology, and substantitive research in race, gender, class, collective action and public sociology.

Job Duties

1. Teach four courses per semester.
2. Serve on at least one departmental committee
3. Submit at least one professional paper for publication annually
4. Present one paper at a professional conference annually
5. Serve as advisor for at lease 6 undergraduate students

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of sociological theory and practice. Knowledge of sociological methods, either quantitative or qualitative or both. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level required, graduate level optional. Ability and desire to mentor minority students

Required Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Sociology or Anthropology from an accredited tertiary institution.

Professional publications, teaching experience, experience mentoring of underserved populations.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Research interests compatible with the department’s concentrations. Evidence of a defined research agenda.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FA00436

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

06/29/2026

Best Consideration Date

07/30/2026

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

   
   

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?

   
   
   • Career Fair
   • Morgan's Career Website
   • Another Job Website
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Word of Mouth
   • Other

3. * Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?

   
   
   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please select your secondary discipline of research and instruction.

   
   
   • Economics
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Finance
   • General Business
   • Hospitality Management
   • Human Resources
   • Information Systems Management

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Syllabus Sample

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Supporting Document
3. Reference Letter