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Position Title Assistant Professor (American Politics)-9 month appointment Work Location Springfield Campus Department Political Science and Philosophy HR Home Department 020615 POLITICAL SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/01/2024 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University. Description of Primary Duties Advise, mentor, and teach courses to undergraduate students in Political Science; engage in scholarly research; and provide service to the Department, College, and University. Tenure-track, 9-month academic year appointment.
The successful candidate will have a primary field and/or identifiable research agenda in American institutions and must be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Political Institutions, particularly Congress and the Executive, and the introductory American politics course. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Additional Qualifications While ABDs will be considered, the successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment in August 2025. The successful candidate will be able to enhance the Public Affairs mission of the University and demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and service and possess an identifiable research agenda that demonstrates the potential for a sustained record of scholarship leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals. Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 06/07/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is October 1, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Statement of Teaching Philosophy Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interest Publication (Writing Sample) -1 Course Document -1 Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1 Optional Documents Other Documents -1