| About the Position: |
The Sociology Program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in sociology or a related field, but those with a master’s degree may be considered. Candidates should have proven undergraduate teaching experience as the instructor of record. This is a one-year/two-semester appointment (Fall 2025 to Spring 2026).
The successful candidate will contribute to the core curriculum and specialized electives in the Sociology undergraduate program. Priority courses are SOCY 101 Basic Concepts in Sociology, SOCY 300 Methodology of Social Research, SOCY 409 Sociological Theory, and SOCY 201 Social Problems in American Society, as well as electives focusing on crime, law, and society, the social dimensions of health, and/or social inequality. See the curriculum description for details about the Sociology undergraduate program.
The base annual salary for a 9-month visiting assistant teaching professor position will be $50,000 to $54,000. The teaching load is 4 undergraduate courses in the first semester and 4 courses in the second semester, with no teaching obligations during the summer and winter sessions. However, opportunities for additional summer or winter teaching may be available. More details about how UMBC supports new faculty can be found on the Prospective Faculty site and information on UMBC faculty development resources available through the Faculty Development Center. This position includes health insurance.
UMBC values excellence in undergraduate teaching and provides an engaging, supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The Sociology Program serves a broad spectrum of students, and preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to inclusive teaching practices that support students from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds.
Applicants should include (1) a letter of interest (2 page maximum), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum recommended), (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including sample syllabi and 1 to 2 course assignments, (5) a statement detailing the candidate’s active commitment to inclusive diversity and how they will further this objective at UMBC (2 page maximum), and (6) the names and contact information for three references. References will be contacted if a candidate moves to the interview phase. Please submit all application materials via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/163555. The review of applications begins on April 1, 2025. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have complete dossiers by April 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
UMBC is a Minority Serving Institution and is classified as both a Very High Research Activity University (R1) and a Community Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation. Located in the vibrant Baltimore-Washington corridor, UMBC offers easy access to cultural, academic, and professional resources in both cities. We are committed to building an inclusive campus community, and candidates from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.
For questions, please contact the hiring committee co-chair, Brian Soller (bsol@umbc.edu), or the department manager, Cathy McDonnell (cat@umbc.edu).
Salary Range:$50,000-$54,000
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| About UMBC: |
UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.
Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).
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