Instructor of Political Science (american politics)
College of Charleston

Job Info

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Internal Title:

Instructor of Political Science (american politics)

Position Type:

Instructor

School/Area:

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department:

Political Science

Position Description:

The Department of Political Science at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor in American politics position, with a start date of Aug. 16, 2024. Teaching requirements include several undergraduate sections of introduction to American politics. Additional courses in the candidate's area of expertise are welcome but not required. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load. A PhD in Political Science is required. Instructors undergo a review for promotion to Senior Instructor in their sixth year and are reviewed for renewal every seven years after promotion. Senior Instructors are eligible to apply for sabbaticals. Instructor responsibilities include a commitment to teaching excellence, maintaining a program of professional development, and providing service to the department and College.

The Political Science Department has 20 full-time faculty and over 360 undergraduate majors (http://polisci.cofc.edu/) and more than 60 graduate students who are enrolled in a NASPAA accredited MPA program (http://puba.cofc.edu). The department also supports an undergraduate Geography Minor (http://geography-minor.cofc.edu/), the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program (http://mes.cofc.edu/), and a graduate certificate in Urban and Regional Planning (https://puba.cofc.edu/overview/MPA-Curriculum/urban-planning/index.php). The Department is committed to the rigorous study of politics, power, and place, expanding opportunities for learning and service, career preparation, and civic participation locally and globally.

The College of Charleston is located in historic downtown Charleston in a coastal metropolitan area of 800,000. The College is a public, liberal arts and sciences institution with a student body consisting of approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students, including 20% of whom identify as minority and 140 international students from 34 different countries. Additional information about the institution, the student body, and the surrounding area is available at: https://www.cofc.edu/.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.cofc.edu/ and submit a cover letter that specifically describes how the candidate will contribute to department goals related to equity, inclusion, and co-creation, a curriculum vita, and a teaching portfolio (with a teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness including, but not limited to course syllabi and course evaluations). Questions about the search can be directed to the department chair, Dr. Hollis France (franceh@cofc.edu). Review of applications will begin March 5th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The College of Charleston is an AA/EO employer and seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflects the society and community in which it is located, and a climate for the success of every employee and student by appreciating the uniqueness that each one brings to the learning environment. To that end, we actively encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in higher education.

Posting Date:

02/19/2024

Closing Date:

03/20/2024

Open Until Filled?:

No

Posting Number:

F2016388P

EEO Statement:

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14938

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