"Full-time, Tenure Track Social Sciences Faculty"

Job Details

Posting: November 2025

Position Number: FY26-17

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Application Deadline: First Application Review 2 December 2025; open until filled

Division: Academics; Social Sciences Department

Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)

Supervision Received: Reports to the Social Sciences Department Chair and to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Supervision Exercised: Supervises student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Social Sciences beginning Fall 2026. The position is a 4/4 teaching load that includes teaching the American Government general education course, and related courses in political science.

Our Academy seeks a dynamic and innovative faculty member to help in its mission to educate civic-oriented, 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 political science, including our core American Government course. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach upper division electives in political culture, social movements, peace and conflict, or environmental studies. 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 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.

MMA is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. Located at the west-end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston and Providence and offers easy access to the pristine beaches of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Ph.D. in political science or a related field.
• Interest and potential for success in teaching college-level social science courses.
• The department values development of civic-minded students, who embrace their role as global citizens.
• Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria of teaching and advising at the university level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level social science courses.

Salary

$64,000-$68,000 based on education, qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track, 9-month academic calendar position. Academic rank of the successful candidate determined by academic background and experience.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter which includes a:

1. Resume/CV
2. MMA Application
3. Contact information of five (5) professional references.
4. Statement on teaching (1-2 pages) and evidence of teaching excellence (including syllabi)

The MMA Application form is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a thirty-minute teaching presentation. Finalist must complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Company info

Website: https://www.maritime.edu/