Description

Assistant Professor of Political Science (or Open Rank)

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

Appointment: Full-time, tenure track, 9-month appointment

Responsibilities:

1. Teach four undergraduate courses in Political Science per academic semester
2. Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including participating in University and community service
3. Work ten office hours each week, on a fixed schedule
4. Act as Pre-Law advisor
5. Perform other tasks as required by the appropriate administrators

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer.

Minority applications encouraged.

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential:

1. Earned PhD in Political Science (advanced, exceptional ABD candidates may be considered)
2. A generalist who can teach different fields of Political Science
3. Ability to teach existing core requirements for the department’s Social Science teacher certification major and Political Science minor as well as Political Science courses required for the university’s Public Safety programs.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administration
5. Commitment to quality teaching
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
7. Documented experience teaching at the collegiate level

Desired:

1. Ability to teach Logic and Philosophy courses

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins August 1, 2022 and continues until position is filled

To Apply: email materials listed below to rcs@uwa.edu

Materials listed below may also be mailed to:

             Prof. Richard Schellhammer

            Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts

            Station 22

            The University of West Alabama

            Livingston, AL  35470

Please send in one, PDF document:

1. Letter of application
2. Current CV
3. Names and contact information of three references
4. Transcripts of all college work (unofficial transcripts will suffice for the application; official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment)