Assistant Professor of Political Science - Southern Utah University

Job Description:

Southern Utah University is a comprehensive, regional graduate and undergraduate degree-granting university. Located in Cedar City, Utah, it is an accredited, state-supported institution with an enrollment of over 11,000 students. Home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival and surrounded by national parks, monuments, forests, and wilderness areas that draw millions of visitors annually from around the world, it is only 40 minutes from great snow skiing and year-round golfing. It is located 2 ½ hours from Las Vegas and 3 ½ hours from Salt Lake City.

Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2025. The salary range is between $63,000 to 65,000 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) and includes excellent benefits. This position is contingent on funding.

The first consideration of applications will begin December 9th, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

SUU is primarily a teaching university, and the successful hire is expected to teach 12 credit hours each semester. We are seeking an engaging Assistant Professor with a specialization within the field of Comparative Politics. This search is open to candidates working within any areas of expertise within comparative politics. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced Comparative Politics courses, including courses in their area of expertise. Ability to teach Methods is a plus, and all faculty are expected to teach introductory American Government, as well as courses based on department needs. Southern Utah University's Carnegie Classification is registered as a "Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs (M1)." Accordingly, under SUU Policy 2.0, the successful hire will be expected to keep current in the field by attending and presenting in professional forums and contributing to the scholarly discourse regularly. The successful hire will for example:

• Possess the academic qualifications to teach Political Science Courses.

• Advise Political Science students in the major as well as help facilitate internship and employment opportunities.

• Provide an ongoing assessment of course offerings and degree requirements. Develop course content, objectives, and evaluation systems for course offerings in both face-to-face and online modalities.
  Make recommendations for equipment, texts, audio-visual materials, reference materials, etc., to support program instruction.

• Carry out committee and/or special assignments upon the request of the Department Chair or Dean of the College.

• Attend staff meetings for purposes of curriculum development, procedures, schedules, dissemination of information, and evaluation.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field in hand by August 15, 2025.
2. University, college, & department service and leadership experience.

Documents needed to apply:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for 3 professional references

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