Assistant Professor (Political Science)
- Employer
- Eastern Michigan University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 4, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Title: Assistant Professor (Political Science)
Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay
Pay Grade: FA 01
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Political Science
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
The Department of Political Science at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position focused on the study of civil rights. We will consider any specialization related to civil rights, except for law or judicial politics. Successful candidates will help shape and contribute to the development of EMU's new Civil Rights and Social Justice Center.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as
assigned by the department or school.
Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University
schedules.
Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at
times most beneficial to students.
Provide academic advising to students, if applicable.
Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members,
departmental committees and other service committees across the
university.
Participate in activities such as student registration,
orientation, convocations and commencements.
Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and
functions.
Provide other support service to the department, college and/or
university, if applicable.
Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their
respective disciplines.
Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to
growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines,
and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications.
Perform related Departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in a related field.
Special Instructions:
Your application should include a cover letter discussing your
teaching and research interests and experience, curriculum vitae,
graduate transcripts, one or more samples of scholarship, course
syllabi, and student evaluations (if available). Items can be
combined in files for uploading.
Three recommendation letters are also required as part of the
application materials. References will be contacted for a letter of
recommendation based on the contact information provided in the
application.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 31st,
but the position will remain open until filled. For additional
information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. David
Klein at dklein2@emich.edu.
EMU, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was founded in 1849 and is a
comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 14,000
students. Its proximity to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing provides
rich cultural, social, and recreational opportunities.
EMU is an equal-opportunity employer and is recognized by U.S. News
and World Report for its diverse campus environment. Successful
candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and
working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to furthering
the diversity and inclusion missions of the department, college,
and university.
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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