Assistant Professor of Political Science (Non-Tenure Track)

The Department of Political Science at High Point University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the undergraduate level in American Politics (specialization open).

This is a non-tenure track, Assistant Professor position. The starting date is August 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education

• PhD in Political Science is required.

 Knowledge, Skills, Ability:  Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship. Demonstrate ability to publish research within at least one subdiscipline of Political Science.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Teaching three courses at the undergraduate level per semester.
• Teaching responsibilities may include American Politics as well as other courses in the liberal arts core.
• Candidates should be actively engaged in scholarship, with expectations to maintain a program of research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Service to both the department and the University.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Reports to the Chair of the Department of Political Science.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Please attach all of the following required application materials in the Faculty Application Documents Upload section of the online application.  To apply you may visit http:www.highpoint.edu/administration/employment-opportunities/. 

All application materials listed below should be uploaded as ONE file/attachment:

• Cover letter describing which position is sought.
• Current curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence
• A list of courses applicant is qualified to teach
• Graduate transcripts
• Reprints or pre-prints of peer reviewed articles or other publications
• Contact information for three professional references
• A statement of research interests, including a description of the applicant’s research program.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Dean Ken Elston at kelston@highpoint.edu.

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.  High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.  High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.  The university considers a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core component of our mission and encourages all applicants to apply.