Assistant Professor of Political Science
Assistant Professor of Political Science
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Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Political Science. Tenure track ninemonth position. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date: September 1 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Political Science by September 1 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The person hired will become part of a small collegial department with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. A successful candidate will have teaching and research interests in public policy/public law as it relates to digital governance and law with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our political science undergraduate program as well as a new MA program in Media Studies.The normal teaching load is three courses per quarter.Responsibilities will also include advising undergraduate political science majors. A strong commitment to exemplary teaching at the undergraduate level scholarship/research activity and good interpersonal and collegial skills are expected.
THE UNIVERSITY: Louisiana Tech is a selective admissions university and offers a broad range of fully accredited undergraduate degrees in a variety of majors and doctoral programs in areas of specified expertise. The School of History and Social Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science History and Sociology as well as minors in Geography and Philosophy. The campus is located in Ruston Louisiana 70 miles east of Shreveport and 30 miles west of Monroe on Interstate 20.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Attach a letter of application and current curriculum vitae to the application in Workday. Three letters of recommendation and transcripts will be required of finalists only. Questions please contact John Worsencroft Director School of History and Social Sciences at .
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.
Employment Type
Full-Time
