Asst Professor, MPA/Political Science
Asst Professor, MPA/Political Science
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Job Description
Title: Asst Professor MPA/Political Science
Position Type: Fulltime Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R010 - College of Letters Arts & Soc Sci
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Jeongwoo Kim
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Public Administration Public Policy Political Science or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. The application review date is October 15 2025 and the position begins August 2026.
The position serves the Masters of Public Administration and the undergraduate political science program. It requires the ability to develop and teach fully online classes. Candidates should be or have the potential to be a high-quality teacher and an active scholar. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes including courses related to public administration and Introduction to American Government in a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda conduct academic advising and participate in service to the department university and addition membership and participation in state regional national or international professional organizations is recommended.
The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration Public Policy Political Science or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
Experience: Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytic and problems solving skills
Active and effective listening skills
Ability to collaborate with peers and students
Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
Licensure & Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities.
Job Duties:
- % - Maintain a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
- % - Utilize effective teaching methods innovative teaching techniques and teaching modalities and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
- % - Demonstrate the ability to teach develop and implement courses related to ones curricular area - (Essential)
- % - Develop and maintain an active research agenda - (Essential)
- % - Keep up to date with ones field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences seminars workshops courses and faculty development activities - (Essential)
- % - Advise students in fulfilling program departmental college and university committee assignments - (Essential)
Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
Cover Letter
Vitae
Copies of unofficial transcripts
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applicants are also highly encouraged to submit teaching evaluations from prior courses and statements of their philosophy of teaching.
Review of applications will begin October 15 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to Jeongwoo Kim at
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over) race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy ethnicity disability national origin veteran status or genetic information in the admission to or participation in any educational program or activity (e.g. athletics academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
