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 (

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• 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)
• How did you hear about this career opportunity? Career Fair Morgan's Career Website Another Job Website Internal Job Posting Word of Mouth Other
• 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
• Please select your secondary discipline of research and instruction.

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