Faculty FT - Politics

Cairn; Langhorne (Bucks County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cairn University’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks a full-time politics faculty member to teach introductory courses such as US government and civics, plus core program courses in political thought and American government.

The candidate will mentor students, oversee internships, advise, participate in committees and student life, and contribute to curriculum planning with a minimum load of 24 credits per academic year.

Formación

• Master’s degree in politics, political science, or related field is required.
• Doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teach introductory courses such as US government and civics.
• Teach core program courses in political thought and American government.
• Mentor students and oversee internships with local political institutions and organizations.
• Advise students, participate in committees, and engage in student life.
• Assist in curriculum development and course planning.
• Maintain a minimum teaching load of 24 credits per academic year.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Educación

Master’s degree in politics/political science

Doctoral degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Cairn University’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time faculty position inPolitics. The successful candidate will likely teach introductory-level courses, such as US government and civics, as well as core program courses in political thought and American government. Additionally, the successful candidate will mentor students and oversee internships, in part by creating and maintaining healthy collaborative relationships with local political institutions and organizations.

Other responsibilities include contributing to the University community through student advising, committee service, and active engagement in student life. The candidate will also be expected to assist in curriculum development and course planning. A minimum teaching load of 24 credits per academic year is required.

A master’s degree in politics, political science, or a related field is required, with a doctoral degree strongly preferred. Candidates must have teaching experience, with college-level teaching experience preferred.

Politics at Cairn University

Cairn’s Politics program emphasizes a biblically integrated study of political thought, theory, and practice, answering the clear need in today’s world for biblically-minded men and women of character to serve in the arena of politics and government. Grounding the students’ critical thinking in an in-depth study of the nature of human beings and humankind’s place within God’s Creation, this program’s courses, mentoring, and internship opportunities turn students into statesmen. Graduates are well-versed in the political history and theoretical frameworks of human societies in the United States and around the world, and they possess not only a personal and institutional integrity but also a deep commitment to public service.

Serving at Cairn University

Located in Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cairn University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated and professionally competent men and women of character. Students earn bachelor’s degrees in various areas including Bible, Education, Music, and Business Administration; and graduate degrees in Business, Divinity, Education, Organizational Leadership, Worship and Music, and Counseling.

Cairn is a conservative evangelical institution within the protestant tradition that employs faculty and staff who profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior; agree to Cairn’s Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant; and serve students in a ministerial capacity through imparting and upholding biblical instruction, prayer, and mentoring. Members of the faculty are required to integrate biblical instruction in their respective professional subject areas. All members of the Cairn community are obligated to affirm, agree with, and align with the University Foundational Statements. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to review these statements and must agree to affirm and support the position of the University, if hired. Applicants are also asked to provide a Personal Testimony of salvation as part of the application process.

Ineligible for sponsorship of H1B visa.

Cairn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability

or other protected characteristics, in administration of its educational, employment and admissions policies.