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Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics)

Posting Details

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Political Science (American Politics)

Requisition
202300010F

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
02/06/2023

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33945

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Eric Svensen

Title

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

Contact Phone
936-294-2577

Contact Email
eps007@SHSU.EDU

Position Details

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 2023. 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.

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 2023).

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.

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.

Review of complete applications will commence March 6, 2023.

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. 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
    • SHSU Recruiter
    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee' please indicate employee's name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. 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
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2


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