Assistant Professor, Political Science

Assistant Professor, Political Science

Requisition ID: 2024-8371
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Humanities and Social Sci
Department: Political Science
Advertised Salary: Commesurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Department of Political Science at Utah State University invites applications for a acadmeic year, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning August 2025. We seek candidates who are broadly trained in political theory. The area of specialization is open. Application review will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include a primary role in research, high quality teaching at both the masters and undergraduate levels, and service.  Preference will be given to those with a strong research trajectory and demonstrated interest in teaching courses of need in the department, including introductory and upper division courses in political theory, including in the candidates area of specialization. The anticipated teaching load is two classes per semester.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Political Science as of employment date
Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments and/or clear potential for success in research
Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments and/or clear potential for success in teaching
The successful candidate must generate a satisfactory outcome on a background check

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Documents below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Research Statement
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Evidence of Effective Teaching.
Names and email addresses of three references, that we may request letters of recommendation from.
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary
Commesurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

University Highlights
The Department of Political Science is a vibrant community of about 14 tenured or tenure-track faculty with a strong tradition for excellence.  The department is one of 8 departments situated in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.  This position is based on our main campus in Logan, Utah in the scenic Cache Valley and offers abundant opportunities for cultural experiences, shopping, and access to nature.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students… For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the universitys academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).