Assistant Professor, Political Science
Assistant Professor, Political Science
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Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor Political Science
Jacksonville State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Sociology and Political Science. This is a full-time tenure-track position with a primary teaching focus carrying a 4/4 teaching load. The successful candidate will have a background in Public Law and American government with a strong foundation in law and legal studies.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field from an accredited university by the proposed start date.
- Candidates first field of study should be either Public Law or American Governmentwith the ability to teach law and legal studies at the undergraduate-level.
- College level teaching experience.
- Willingness to teach in traditional hybrid and online modalities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstration of effective teaching (e.g. peer reviews student evaluations evidence of student success).
- Interest in mentoring undergraduate students including LSAT preparation.
- Record of scholarly achievement (e.g. peer-reviewed publication conference presentation and/or published journalism).
Required Documents:
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Sample syllabus
About the Program
The Political Science Program has a rich history of mentoring students across numerous interests to achieve their goals. Students have been selected for the American Bar Foundations Summer Research Fellowship an internship with the Governor of Alabama an internship with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and more.
About the College
The Jacksonville State University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers top-quality academic programs through traditional classroom hybrid and online course offerings to prepare 21st century professionals for immediate careers in criminal justice and forensics emergency management and disaster preparedness politics and public administration psychology sociology social work military and veteran services.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters post-baccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
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Employment Type
Full Time
