Assistant Professor

The Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor beginning August 15, 2021.

The appointment carries a 3/3 teaching load, shared between the graduate Public Administration program and the undergraduate Political Science program and comes with generous startup funding designed to promote a promising research agenda which will lead to peer-reviewed publication. Candidates must also be capable of excellent teaching in graduate and undergraduate courses. Service to the department, university, profession, and community are also expected. We are seeking a candidate that can offer graduate classes in the Public Administration core and classes in the undergraduate subfields of American Politics OR Public Law.

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ph.D. in Public Administration or Political Science required. ABD will be accepted if the graduation date is prior to August 1, 2021.

The position is contingent upon sufficient funding.