Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
Position Type
Faculty
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
9
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The School of Criminology, Society, and Politics (SCSP) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in anthropology and sociology, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a school offering programs in Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, and related interdisciplinary areas.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to 2 pages).
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

For more information please visit the School website at
https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/social-behavioral-sciences or contact the interim School Director, Dr. Alex Campbell at [email protected].

About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview.
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate courses in medical anthropology and medical sociology with the potential to add courses including introduction to sociology, crime and deviance, and contemporary social theory, as well as additional courses in their area(s) of expertise based on the needs of the school and college. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching, and also engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and university.
Qualifications
A master's degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment; preference will be given to candidate with a Ph.D. and/or those with a combination of education and professional experience that provide commensurate qualifications.
Applicants with training in anthropology, sociology, criminology, public health, and closely related interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply, as are those who can contribute to course development in areas of criminology and health, medicine, and society that complement current university growth areas. Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are also encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from candidates with experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and justice issues in higher education as well as those who can contribute courses relevant to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Number
2022F0324P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/26108

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