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Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics)

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics) Requisition 202000107F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of Political Science Open Date 11/12/2020 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/25424
Contact Name Dr. Stacy Ulbig Title

Professor
Department of Political Science
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
1901 Avenue I
Box 2149
Huntsville, TX 77341-2149

Contact Phone 936-294-1468 Contact Email sgu001@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Political Science at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2021. The successful candidate will possess a Doctoral degree in Political science with specialization in U.S. Congress and Legislative Politics. Secondary research interest in policy areas relevant to political science are preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach face-to-face and online courses in the department’s political science undergraduate and graduate programs. The teaching load for the position is three courses in both the fall and spring semesters. Summer courses are not included in the teaching load.

Review of complete applications will commence January 4, 2021.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Applicants must have a PhD in political science from an accredited university or institution of higher learning. ABD candidates will be considered but they must have a PhD by the start date (August 2021).

Experience Required for the Position Other Requirements for the Position

Application Requirements:
• Cover Letter
• Current CV that includes, if applicable, a summary of previous teaching experience and the format of each course taught (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• All graduate transcripts – Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. However, the successful candidate must submit official transcripts documenting all post-secondary degrees and coursework.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s teaching and research abilities and who have worked with the applicant in the past two years.
• Recent student teaching evaluations covering the last two semesters of teaching, if available (Those without teaching evaluations, will need to upload a placeholder document in lieu of evaluations).
• Teaching statement, including a discussion of online pedagogy.
• Diversity statement discussing how the applicant would engage a diverse student population such as Sam Houston State University that meets the College of Humanities and Social Sciences core goals:
“The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The college welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.”

Special Instructions Summary

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this position?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • SHSU Website
    • SHSU Employee
    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Transcripts
  4. Teaching Evaluations
  5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  6. Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2


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