Assistant Professor - Political Science

Georgia College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science with specialization in International Relations and Comparative Politics to teach on the Milledgeville campus. Responsibilities include teaching courses on international organizations, law, conflict, and regional topics, with a strong emphasis on research and service.

The department aims to strengthen scholarly activity; the position is based in Milledgeville, GA.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in political science by the date of appointment.
• Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S.3.7.1.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 12 credit hour instructional load per semester in a face-to-face format on the GCSU campus.
• Mentor students and provide ongoing advising and supervision.
• Engage in professional development, publish research, and participate in service activities.
• Contribute to core curriculum and department-level outreach.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Research & scholarship

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

Assistant Professor - Political Science

Job ID: 304199

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community.

GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtownin Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast ofAtlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American authorand alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college communityenjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's formerhome, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protectingacademic 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.

Department Information

The Department of Government and Sociology offers bachelor'sdegrees in: Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology, aswell as a minor in Anthropology. In addition, the department offersmaster's degrees in Criminal Justice and PublicAdministration.

Job Summary

The Department of Government & Sociology seeks a tenure trackAssistant Professor of Political Science with specializations inInternational Relations and Comparative Politics. We are especiallyinterested in candidates who possess teaching expertise ininternational organizations, international law, internationalconflict, international or comparative political economy, orexpertise in a comparative region currently not offered by thedepartment. Possible regions would include Asia, Africa, and LatinAmerica.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

This position requires teaching political science courses. Successful candidates are expected to teach 12 credit hours persemester 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.

Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

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 includes 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

Required Qualifications

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)).

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $62,000. Relocation is negotiable.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Transcrips
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

USG Core Values

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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits 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 anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.

Other Information

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.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification