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Working Title:
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Institution:
Metropolitan State University
Classification Title:
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
Job Description
Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor
of Sociology. This is a full-time, probationary position within the
Social Science Department and will start on August 18, 2025.
Responsibilities: Faculty members are expected to:
- Demonstrate the ability to teach Sociology courses effectively
to a post-traditional student population and contribute to
meaningful assessment of student learning.
- Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or
research.
- Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
- Contribute to student growth and development through advising
and assistance.
- Engage in service to the university and community.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by
delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that
support equitable outcomes for all students.
- Provide excellent learning environments through in-person,
online, and/or hybrid course modalities.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a master’s degree in Sociology, with enrollment in
a doctoral program for fields in which the doctoral degree is the
terminal degree. Doctoral program must be successfully completed
within 5 years to meet the requirement for tenure.
- Demonstrated experience with research and/or teaching in
sociology with a global focus, specifically research and/or
teaching on the global south and/or diaspora.
- Demonstrated ability to teach empirical research methods at the
undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated interest in developing teaching expertise in all
modalities (in-person, online asynchronous, online synchronous,
hybrid, and Hyflex).
- Demonstrated interest in faculty position that prioritizes
teaching and emphasizes teaching excellence.
- A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or
research in the specified discipline(s), or related
disciplines.
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal) to
communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students
and colleagues who are culturally, economically, and linguistically
diverse.
- Specific Technical, Computer, and/or Software skills (as
needed).
Preferred Qualification
- A completed terminal degree in Sociology.
- Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary
level.
- Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary
institution.
- Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at
a post-secondary institution.
- Professional development and/or expertise in culturally
responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal
design.
- Experience as an academic advisor for students at
post-secondary institution.
Other Requirements
Notice : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle
Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who
use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to
Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor
vehicle records check.
About
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their
lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education
in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning
environment.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and
engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our
students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable
future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate,
masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high
quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with
continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult
learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into
Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award,
most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving
Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional
learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities
of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to
attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do
not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students
all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul
metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our
many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro
State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State
is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter
of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024).
Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for
Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic
excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching,
scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As
a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro
State University actively works to achieve the
Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to
close disparities among student groups that focus on academic
programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support.
In addition,
equity and anti-racism strategies are focused
on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve
students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is
finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing
its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier
institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education,
promoting social mobility and community engagement.
Visit the
Metro
State University website to learn more about the university,
our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities at their
website .
Description of College/School/Unit: The College of Liberal
Arts, located in St. Paul, MN, consists of programs in humanities,
social sciences, communications, and the arts. These fields
constitute the beating heart of a university education and of a
society committed to socially equitable progress. Liberal Arts
degrees prepare students for success and understanding in
professional, social, and personal pursuits. The exceptional
curricula and caring faculty bring fresh perspectives and expertise
into the classroom on a wide variety of topics and socially
relevant competencies. Learn more on the College of Liberal Arts
webpage. The college includes the following departments: Ethnic,
Gender, Historical, and Philosophical Studies; Fine Arts;
Professional Communication; Social Science; Technical Communication
and Interaction Design; and Writing, Literature, and Language. The
college includes 41 full-time faculty, 107 part-time faculty, and 6
staff who serve over 900 majors/pre-majors as well as the majority
of the University’s students through general education
courses.
The School/Academic Department: The Social Science
Department faculty are trained as anthropologists, geographers,
political scientists, and sociologists, and the courses we offer
reflect the perspectives of each field. Our department is unique,
however, in offering a strong foundation in interdisciplinary
social science. The interdisciplinary emphasis brings multiple
perspectives to the study of social questions. We also offer
flexibility, enabling students to tailor their major to meet their
individual needs and interests.
Department faculty are award-winning educators, committed to the
intellectual, professional, and civic development of their
students. Dedicated teachers and mentors, the faculty bring both
their academic training and professional experiences from
activities outside the university into their teaching. Outside the
classroom, the social science faculty are dedicated to using their
training to address social problems. They frequently take the
expertise and results of their research into the broader community
by writing for the print and online media, making appearances on
public radio.
Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon
budget.
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:
https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience
and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in
the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective
bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which
can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations
website .
For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization,
go to
www.ifo.org
*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please
refrain from including personal information or photographs in your
application materials.
Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on Closing Date:
January 27, 2025
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following
documents to their online application:
- Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the
position;
- Current curriculum vita or resume;
- A statement of your teaching philosophy and examples of
teaching effectiveness, particularly as it relates to equity and
anti-racist pedagogy (limit 2 pages);
- Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses
and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be
able to address teaching effectiveness; and
- Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript
showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree,
with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are
required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of
application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course
of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste
word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire,
official original transcripts will be required.
- Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
If you have other questions related to this job announcement,
please contact Human Resources at 651.793.1275 or email at
hrrecruiting@metrostate.ed u
For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or
1-800-627-3529.
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator
committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race,
sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage
applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and
individuals with protected veteran status.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous
benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six
weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance
with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and
403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options,
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and
dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and
long term disability, as well as professional development and a
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We
promote the health and well-being of our employees and take
work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-19-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
12-28-2024
Close Date:
01-27-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Kab Chu Yang Heu
Posting Contact Email:
sn4445zg@minnstate.edu
