Instructor/Assistant Professor, Sociology

Anne Arundel Community College • Arnold, MD

45d • $58,055 - $72,915 • Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), located near historic Annapolis, Maryland, has served a diverse community for over 60 years through high-quality, affordable, and accessible learning. We seek faculty committed to student success, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence. The ideal candidate values collaboration, lifelong learning, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. AACC is a fully accredited, public two-year college offering degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways. This tenure-track position requires regular on-campus presence, with flexible teaching schedules available. Contract Dates: August 16, 2026- June 15, 2027 Teaching Formats: Day, evening, weekend, in person,hybrid, and online

Requirements

• Master's degree in Sociology, African American Studies, or a closely related field.
• Advanced academic preparation: A master's program with a dual or interdisciplinary focus encompassing both Sociology and African American Studies; or A master's program in Sociology plus documented graduate coursework, certificate, or research specialization in African American Studies.
• Demonstrated teaching experience Sociology and African American Studies or African American History.
• Graduate-level social science research methodology.
• Thematic or area specialization in African American thought, culture, or history.
• Excellence in oral, written, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Sociology, African American Studies or a closely related field.
• Advanced academic preparation: o A doctoral program with a dual or interdisciplinary focus encompassing both Sociology and African American Studies; or o A doctoral program in Sociology plus documented graduate coursework, certificate, or research specialization in African American Studies.
• Experience developing academic transfer pathways and articulation agreements.
• Record of successful collaboration across academic services and departments.
• Two years of full-time equivalency of teaching experience at an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in both African American Studies and African American History.

Responsibilities

• Teach college level Sociology and African American Studies courses.
• Teach face-to-face and online courses in Sociology, African American Studies, and African American History at our main campus in Arnold, Maryland.
• Teach a minimum of 15 FLH in Introduction to Sociology in an academic year.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment strategies, outcomes measurement, department and college committees, special events, transfer pathways development, community partnerships
• Academic advising
• Ongoing professional development
• Meeting with students during regular office hours.

Benefits

• As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees