Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Political Science
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
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Position Title:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Political Science
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number: 018291
Department:
Government & Justice Studies - 250750
Working Location (City, State):
Boone, NC
Campus:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in political science or a related discipline focusing on political theory is required at the time of appointment.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
The areas of specialization are open with a preference for candidates with expertise in American Political Thought and intersectional approaches to political theory.
License/Certification
Required:
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit:
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 800 undergraduate students, and over 70 graduate students. They study with over 30 full-time tenure-track faculty who are at the forefront of their areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The teaching load is 3 courses per semester for faculty with an active research agenda. The individual hired in this position will provide sophomore-level courses on political ideologies as well as upper-division undergraduate courses, and graduate courses based on their area of expertise and program needs.
Type of Position:
Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position:
Physical demands of a political science instructional position at a university.
Description of University:
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.
As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Posting Details:
Proposed Date of Hire 08/18/2025 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD With Reduction in Rank and Salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor.
The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD Consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Applicant Documents- Required Documents:
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, List of References with Contact Information
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date: 05/22/2024 Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/15/2024
Search Chair Name Nancy Love Search Chair Email lovens Quick Link Posting Number FA00418P
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