Assistant Professor, Political Science

Assistant Professor, Political Science

Requisition ID: 2024-8372
# 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

Overview
The Department of Political Science at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track, academic-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning August 2025. Candidates should have research interests in the areas of health or education politics and policy. Application review will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

This hire is part of a broader cluster initiative examining health and educational disparities across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, and the Quinney College of Natural Resources. This collaboration seeks to expand and enhance research and curricular offerings that investigate and produces scholarship around these themes in Utah, the nation, and the world.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include a primary role in research, teaching at both the masters and undergraduate levels, and service. Preference will be given to those with expertise in research methods. The anticipated teaching load is two courses per semester, with two course releases in the first three years.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Political Science as of employment date
Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in research
Candidates must demonstrate potential for effectiveness in teaching
The successful applicant 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

– One or More Unpublished Writing Samples

– Research Statement

– Statement of Teaching Philosophy

– Evidence of Effective Teaching, if Available.

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

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… 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 a
ny other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).