Assistant Professor of Political Science

Position Summary

This tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science will serve as the department’s expert in public law. The primary responsibility of this position is teaching but continuing to develop a research agenda is expected and supported by the Department and the College.    

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by August 2023, or a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)  
• Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct research in U.S. public law  
• A deep and demonstrated commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and research 

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantive expertise and experience in tribal law and/or federal Indian law 
• Experience teaching students from marginalized communities and populations that have historically been underrepresented in higher education 
• Professional experience working in tribal governance and/or federal Indian law 

Major Responsibilities

• Teaching 21 credits (7 Courses) per academic year (4 –3 Teaching Load)  
• Teaching constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, criminal justice, and specialized courses in successful candidate’s research area 
• Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as working with broadly diverse communities  
• Demonstrating a commitment to student success in the classroom, during office hours, through mentorship of political science students, and by supervising undergraduate research projects 
• Coordinating the pre-law minor 
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship and disciplinary engagement  
• Participating in departmental and college governance and professional service  
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Instructors who are assigned courses in a distance format (hybrid, online, HyFlex) must have either 1) had formal professional development in online curricular design and instruction, or 2) must complete FLC’s institutional training within the first term of teaching in a distance format.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Compensation

The salary is $61,500, plus a comprehensive benefits package . The anticipated start date is in August 2023.


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

AssistantProfessorPoliticalScience-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by October 15, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.