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Assistant Professor, Political Science/Policy and MPA

Employer
Westfield State University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Dec 11, 2018


Assistant Professor, Political Science/Policy and MPA

About Westfield State University:
In 1839, Horace Mann founded Westfield State University as the first public higher education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. Westfield State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination, equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other protected persons, or individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Westfield State is the most residential of the state universities in Massachusetts, with over 60% of our 5600 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Northampton and Amherst, and 1.5 hours from both Boston and Albany.




Job Description:
State Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Political Science
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: CGE (7107-0029)
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Political Science Department of Westfield State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2019. The preferred candidate would have demonstrated excellence in teaching and have a doctorate in hand with specialization in Public Administration and American Politics. The successful candidate is expected to teach four courses each semester (three preparations), including Political Analysis (once a year) and upper level Public Policy/Administration and American Politics courses, and direct the MPA program housed in the department.




Requirements:
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Political Science with major field in Public Administration at the doctoral or master's level.




Additional Information:
Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University understands that persons with disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance regarding disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (413) 572-5637.

Background Check:
Employment at Westfield State University is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the offer of employment.




Application Instructions:
  • Cover letter*
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Student Evaluations (Scanned and Written)
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Contact information for three references (Please provide the contact information for reference providers in the references section of the online application).**

NOTES:
*In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.
**Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the Reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@interfolio.com).

Deadline Information: Review of applications will begin January 15, 2019. The position will remain open until finalists have been selected.

If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.

Westfield State University provides equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability or veteran status in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.

To apply, visit https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=105591

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