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Associate Professor of Political Science

Position Summary

Fort Lewis College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, School of Culture and Environment. The ideal candidate for this position will have the opportunity to help design and ultimately lead an innovative MPA program to serve a diverse student body and community.   The successful candidate will gradually transition from a full teaching load to part-time teaching and part-time administration as the MPA program is developed. The teaching load will include undergraduate and graduate courses in public affairs, including courses such as institutions, policy making, justice, and data management and analysis. 



Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration or Affairs, Public Policy, or a related field. 
  • Ability to deliver courses in multiple areas of public affairs 
  • A demonstrated record of outstanding teaching and student success 
  • A demonstrated record of scholarship 
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Existing rank of Associate Professor with tenure
  • Ability to create and teach both undergraduate and masters courses in public affairs, defined broadly, and other courses based on expertise 
  • Work experience and/or other practitioner experience in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or other public service organizations 
  • Online teaching experience 
  • Administrative experience 
Major Responsibilities
  • Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level with a standard teaching load of 24 credits per year, 3 of which are waived for research-active scholars. 
  • Serving students in the classroom, during office visits, through mentorship, and supervising projects in political science and public affairs within the School of Culture and Environment. 
  • Assisting in the development of a future Masters of Public Affairs program; administrative work will be rewarded with a combination of additional compensation or course release time 
  • Maintaining an active program of scholarship and disciplinary engagement    
  • Participating in service at the department, school, college, and professional level 
  • Holding regular office hours 
  • Engaging authentically with students, the department, and colleagues 
  • Demonstrating 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.
  • Maintaining knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
  • Producing digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
  • Performing 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 work in a confined area. 
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 
Compensation

The salary is $80,000, 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 the 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?”
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

APPoliticalScience-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by October 23, 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.

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