Department of Politics invites applications for a 2-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in political science, beginning fall 2021. The faculty member in this position will teach introductory and upper-division courses in contemporary political theory and one or more of the following areas: US politics, race and politics, gender and politics, public policy and/or political economy.
Required qualifications: ABD in political science at the time of application. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research, interdisciplinary learning, and the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship. In addition, we are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.
Preferred qualification: Ph.D. in political science, experience developing and teaching courses in online environments and experience teaching at the post-secondary level. We are, especially, seeking candidates who have worked with, done research with, or taught under-represented groups and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups.
For further information and/or to apply, visit: https://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/4388. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, full consideration will be granted to those who upload the following application materials by May 15, 2021: cover letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy statement, DEI statement, and contact information for at least three references including email addresses.