Full-time, Tenure Track Social Sciences Faculty

A special mission college within the Massachusetts state university system Full-time, Tenure Track Social Sciences Faculty  Posting:   January 2024 Position:  FY24-22 Deadline for application:  First Application Review date on 29 January; Open until filled Start Date:  01 September 2024 Division:  Academic Affairs Union Affiliation:  Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) Supervision Received:  Social Sciences Department Chair and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies Supervision Exercised:  Supervises personnel in area of responsibility as assigned   Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Social Sciences beginning Fall 2024. The position is a 4/4 teaching load that includes teaching core courses in political science and related fields, along with upper level elective courses.   General responsibilities: Our Academy seeks a dynamic, innovative, and diverse faculty member to help in its mission to educate civic minded, global citizens and to support students’ examination of political and social problems of the contemporary world. The selected candidate must have the ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in economics, including our core Microeconomics and Macroeconomics courses. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach upper division electives in specialized economics courses related to world economy, development economics/international economic relations, energy policy, environmental policy, engineering economics, Transportation economics, or related courses. Other responsibilities include an ability to complement the department’s goals and agendas, participate in assessment activities, engage in regular curriculum development, advise students, and advance general education throughout the Academy. A key component of this position requires contributions to the greater cultural understanding and inclusiveness among students and faculty. All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.   Specific minimum Qualifications and Requirements: A Ph.D. in economics or a related field. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level Social Science courses. The department values equity and diversity and will prioritize applications that directly incorporate these values into teaching, research, and service. We especially encourage candidates skilled in pedagogical practices that promote classroom inclusivity. Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria of teaching and advising at the university level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills.   Academic rank of the successful candidate determined by degree, academic, background and experience.   Salary:  $64,000-$68,000. This is a tenure-track, 9-month academic calendar position. The Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please note, the Academy is not sponsoring immigration visas at this time.   Application Deadline:  Application Review begins 29 January; position open until filled.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form, the contact information of five (5) professional references.  These forms are located on the employment link under quick links on the MMA website www.maritime.edu.  Additionally, please provide a statement on teaching (1-2 pages) and evidence of teaching excellence (including syllabi).  Applications may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu.  Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to:  Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Applicants selected for interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a fifteen minute presentation on a relevant topic.  Finalists must complete a drug screening and background check.    Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.