Assistant Professor

Posting Summary Job Title: Assistant Professor Division: Division of Academic Affairs Department: Department of Sociology Work Status: Full Time Position Category: Faculty Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor FLSA: Exempt Pay 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 qualitative methodology, and substantitive research in race, gender, class, collective action and public sociology. Job Duties Teach four courses per semester. Serve on at least one departmental committee. Submit at least one professional paper for publication annually. Present one paper at a professional conference annually. Serve as advisor for at least 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan State University