What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Sociology position at MARYVILLE COLLEGE?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Tenure-Track
The Division of Social Sciences at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sociology position beginning in August 2026. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred. A Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field is preferred. ABD candidates will be considered.
Preference is given for applicants with a specialty in race, gender and inequality but other related areas are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the sociology major (e.g., introductory sociology, social inequality, research methods), as well as general education courses. The candidate will also assume responsibility for directing undergraduate senior theses. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, a promising scholarly agenda, and a readiness for college service. Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome.
Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The Sociology program consistently contributes to the Gender and Women’s Studies minor and the Certified Nonprofit Professional certificate program. The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.
Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.
Review of applications will begin on December 10 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Sharon May, Chair, Social Sciences Division; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to sociology.search@maryvillecollege.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.