Description

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