ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Job Summary

The Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Administration at Columbus State University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science with a specialization in Economic Development and Public Policy. The start date for this position is August 1, 2018.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include teaching American Government, including both undergraduate and undergraduate classes; develop and teach upper level courses focusing on contemporary trends in public policy related to the field of expertise; teach online classes; support the Department's graduate program, which offers a Master's in Public Administration; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the Department, University and community. The successful candidate will use active learning strategies which increase student engagement in the learning process.

Columbus State University provides a creative, deeply personal, and relevant college experience. Serving the Southeast while attracting students from around the world, Columbus State thrives on community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State University is a proud member of the University System of Georgia, enrolling more than 8,400 students in a wide variety of degree programs, from online degrees to a doctorate in education. Among public regional universities in the South, Columbus State University recently ranked No. 46 in the "Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

CSU has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS , and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Political Science or a closely related field at the time of application, and a demonstrated record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with a solid research agenda in their area of scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications Salary Range Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Other Document 1 - Sample Publication

• Other Document 2 - Recent Student Evaluations ( 2 samples)

• Other Document 3 - Contact information (names and addresses) of three references

All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Fred Gordon, Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907-5645.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
Optional Documents