Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science and Social Science

Position description

The Department of English and History at the University of West Alabama invites applications for a full-time (9 months) Visiting Assistant Professor of Political and Social Science position to begin in fall 2025. Ideal candidates should be able to take leadership in developing undergraduate curriculum and learning experiences related to the Politics and Justice Major, Political Science Minor, and select courses in Social Science.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Teach a split load of four on-campus and online Undergraduate Political and Social Science courses per Fall and Spring semester.
• Work with an instructional designer to design and implement courses in the Politics and Justice major for online instruction.
• Fulfill other responsibilities such as advising and mentoring students, conducting scholarly research, aiding in student retention, and participating in University and community service.

Qualifications

Essential: 

• Earned doctorate in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or a related field (advanced, exceptional ABD candidates may be considered).
• Strong commitment to teaching, student success, and evidence of teaching excellence, especially at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach and develop a range of undergraduate Political Science courses in both online and campus-based education modalities.

Desired:

• Ability to teach courses in a Social Science field, including but not limited to courses in Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, Public Safety, History, Law, and/or Social Science Secondary Education.
• Ability and desire to conduct scholarly research and seek extramural funding.
• Willingness to create institutional connections throughout the region and state with non-profit, academic, government, and private-sector entities.
• Willingness to provide experiential learning and career exploration opportunities for undergraduate students in the Politics and Justice major and Political Science minor.

Application instructions

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