Job Summary: The Department of Sociology at McDaniel College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Sociology to begin in Fall 2025. This is a nine-month, full-time, benefit eligible, tenure track position.
Duties: To teach three courses each semester. There is a particular need for courses in Criminology, Deviance and Social Psychology. As part of the Sociology Department team, the successful candidate will serve as an academic adviser to students as well as participate in the life of the College beyond the classroom.
Qualifications: PhD in Sociology or related fields required. ABD’s will be considered. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching grounded in inclusive pedagogy, have a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, advise undergraduate students, advise student organizations, and participate in faculty governance.
Application Procedure: To apply, visit https://employment.mcdaniel.edu. Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include a single attachment that contains the following in the order presented (PDFs are preferred).
*Letter of interest
*Curriculum Vitae
*Statement of teaching philosophy (including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body)
*Teaching portfolio (Sample syllabi and materials)
At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references and teaching evaluations will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for one to three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu.
Review of materials will begin on January 30, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
One of forty colleges and universities nationwide known for its success at changing the lives of its students, McDaniel College is a selective liberal arts college located in central Maryland, an hour’s drive from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Its primary commitment is to outstanding teaching and to fostering critical and creative thinking and humane responsible action.
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