Professor, Department of Political Science

Position title : Professor, Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science and Economics invites applications for a tenure-track Professor of Political Science beginning in Fall 2023. The position is open to candidates specializing broadly in American politics with an emphasis on public policy, public administration, or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching, as well as the potential to secure external grant/fellowship support. Teaching responsibilities include courses within Rowan University’s new Master of Public Policy program as well as undergraduate courses in American politics, public policy, and methodology.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is the second largest college at Rowan University with seven departments, a Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, and nineteen majors. The College also has a number of established graduate programs and is in the process of developing more programs at the Master’s and Doctoral level. The College also houses a number of Centers and Institutes that serve both research and pedagogical functions. CHSS places a strong emphasis on exceptional research, teaching, and service. Our mission is to empower, transform, and engage students and faculty, as well as the global communities in which we live. We actively support faculty research and strive to include faculty as full partners in governance within the College.

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Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system at: https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/

Submit a curriculum vitae, writing sample, a cover letter explaining your research, and teaching philosophy. Applications should also include graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation. The review process will begin on January 20, 2023, and it will continue until the position is filled. An EOE/AA employer, Rowan University especially encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Advertised: Jan 6 2023 Eastern Standard Time
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