Political and Global Affairs; Public Policy), Tenure-Track Faculty

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Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Law and Legal Studies, Liberal Arts

Political and Global Affairs (Public Policy), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Political and Global Affairs

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of Political and Global Affairs at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#128200) in public policy at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The department is looking for a dynamic teacher and emerging researcher who can contribute to public policy and public management courses across multiple concentrations in our department. Applicants should be able to teach introductory American politics and upper-division courses in areas such as American public policy, state and local government, and public management. We welcome applicants who can contribute courses on policy areas such as environment, civil rights, and criminal justice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising, professional research, and service.

A terminal degree in political science, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes nes.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call  or email emp.

Application Review Date: 11/03/2025