Part-time Faculty, Politics and International Relations

Summary of Position

Teach a range of international courses (e.g., international relations, contemporary world governments) a preference for expertise in international theory, diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Position Information

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be made at YSU's main location in Youngstown, Ohio, the Steubenville, Ohio location, or for remote courses.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned master's degree in political science or similar fields (including but not limited too international economics); able to teach classes including but not limited Contemporary World Governments, International Organizations, etc.; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience, in-person and online. Residency in Ohio, PA, and West Virginia for online or face-to-face instruction.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.