American Politics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

American Politics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The Department of Political Science, Auburn University, invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professorship beginning August 16, 2018. All subfields in American Politics and American Government will be considered, and candidates in the field of voting, elections, representation, campaigns, election reform, and/or election administration are highly desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in the American Government subfield. The candidate is expected to teach the Department’s University Core Course: American Government in a Multicultural World.

Required qualifications include an earned Doctorate in Political Science by the start date for the rank of Assistant Professor; however, ABDs will be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment; excellent communication skills are required.

Auburn University is Alabama’s largest land grant university, enrolling over 25,000 students. The Political Science Department maintains a diverse faculty of 26 tenured and tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degrees in political science, public administration, and health administration; Master degree programs in public administration (MPA) and community planning (MCP) with graduate certificates in Election Administration, Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance; and a Ph.D. program in public administration and public policy.

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2017.

To apply please visit https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/. You will be required to include a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, a one-page statement of research program, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample.

Direct questions to Dr. Kathleen Hale, American Politics Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL, 36849-6174. Fax 334-844-5348. Email polisci@auburn.edu.

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