Assistant Professor, Political Science and Philosophy

Assistant Professor, Political Science and Philosophy

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Assistant Professor, Political Science and Philosophy

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Roles

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry or research experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Fall 2026 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor for the  academic year.

Roles

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry or research experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Fall 2026 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor for the  academic year.

Responsibilities

Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is five courses per semester (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidates with an established research agenda and a demonstrated record of scholarly publications may be eligible for an appointment with a research focus with a teaching load of four courses per semester (Fall and Spring semesters).

Candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Political Science and Philosophy. Courses include Introduction to American Government, relying primarily on American Political Thought and Development and secondarily on Institutions, and Philosophy of American Life and Business, a course drawing on political theory, economics, history, and business principles to explain the free-enterprise system. Additional responsibilities and expectations may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review;

internship and/or practicum supervision; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional development; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master'sdegreein
  
  Political Science,orcloselyrelatedfield, froman institutionallyaccredited institution
• Experience teaching political science
• Abilitytointeracteffectivelywithawideanddiverserangeofstudentsand colleagues
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats

Preferred

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire)
• Experienceteachingundergraduate courses
• Substantial hours/research in normative/historical political theory, especially authors/subjects applicable to American political thought and development. Ideal second field is American politics (institutions)
• Graduate degree or 18 graduate hours in philosophy, economics, or history

Expectations

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea — emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood’s mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success.

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