Assistant Professor

Position Information

Employment Status

OT

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Area of Study

Comparative Political Theory/American Government

Begins

Institutional

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated interest in liberal arts and sciences education, contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching, assist in curriculum development, provide service to the department and College, as well as be active in scholarly, creative, and/or research productivity appropriate to a liberal arts environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor, position to begin in August 2023. We seek outstanding teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching political science courses. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in political science with demonstrated expertise in the areas of study noted above and proven ability to teach courses at the undergraduate level in political science, including but not limited to Classical and Contemporary Political Theory, National Government in the United States, and Racism and the Law. The position also requires advising and mentoring students and providing service to the Department and the Spelman College community. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

Supporting documents: Two letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, and a minimum of two-pages of statement of teaching philosophy.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F421P

Open Date

06/02/2023

Close Date

07/31/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supporting Documents:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Sample syllabi
• Minimum of two-pages of statement of teaching philosophy

Please note: Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

08/07/2023
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents