Assistant Professor - Political Science

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Milledgeville (GA)

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USD 53,000 - 71,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester face-to-face on the GCSU campus, with expertise in international relations and comparative politics.

We seek candidates who can teach courses in international organizations, international law, and related fields, mentor students, and contribute to research and service within a supportive liberal arts environment.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in political science by appointment date.
PhD in Political Science or equivalent required.
Strong commitment to teaching and research in a liberal arts setting.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours per semester in face-to-face format on the GCSU campus.
Mentor students and supervise undergraduate research.
Engage in scholarly activity and service to the department and university.
Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

LMS proficiency

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Communication

Course load management

Education

Doctoral degree in political science

Tools

LMS platforms

Data analysis tools

Job description

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast‑paced and technology‑driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life‑long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award‑winning, high‑impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high‑impact practices such as internships, service‑and community‑based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

The Department of Government and Sociology offers bachelor's degrees in: Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology, as well as a minor in Anthropology. In addition, the department offers master's degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration.

The Department of Government & Sociology seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor of Political Science with specializations in International Relations and Comparative Politics. We are especially interested in candidates who possess teaching expertise in international organizations, international law, international conflict, international or comparative political economy, or expertise in a comparative region currently not offered by the department. Possible regions would include Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

This position requires teaching political science courses. Successful candidates are expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester in a face to face format on the GCSU campus.

Teaching Responsibilities

Full‑time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
Regular course meetings and instruction
Mentoring students
Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non‑majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty / Professional Development

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession. Engaging in professional development activities is a requirement for tenure and promotion. Such activities include, but are not necessarily limited to, engaging in published research such as peer‑reviewed journals and academic books.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

Publications (editing, citations)
Presentations at professional meetings
Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
Current work in circulation or in progress
Grants received or applied for
Membership and participation in professional organizations
Other professional service or development activities

Faculty - Service to Institution

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

Committee memberships and offices
Programs directed and advised
Participation in special programs or projects
Other service in the institution

Faculty - Public Service

Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:

Consulting work
Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
Membership and participation in community organizations
Other significant services to the community

Educational Requirements

Doctoral degree in political science by the date of appointment.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

ABILITIES

Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
Engage in continuous professional development
Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
Solve problems and make data‑driven decisions
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
Adapt to changing institutional needs
Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
Provide advisement, tutoring, and academic counseling to students as needed
Collaborate with and support colleagues regarding research interests and co‑curricular activities
Participate in departmental activities and campus life events

KNOWLEDGE

Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
Assessment methods and student learning measurement
Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline‑specific)
Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

Course design and delivery
Learning activity development and facilitation
Technology integration and LMS proficiency
Instructional adaptation
Teaching a typical load of 12 semester‑hours of undergraduate courses each semester in a face‑to‑face format
Developing and designing curriculum plans that foster student learning, stimulate class discussion, and ensure student engagement

Assessment:

Valid assessment instrument development
Constructive feedback provision
Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

Clear verbal and written communication
Professional presentation abilities
Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

Discipline‑relevant software proficiency
Multimedia and presentation tools
Basic troubleshooting capabilities

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.