Teaching Professor, Political Science - Law & Politics

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and work-life benefits

Retirement benefits

Onsite childcare

Generous leave plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science, responsible for teaching in the Law, Justice, and Politics career path. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree and at least three years of higher education teaching experience.

The position is part-time with a 75% FTE, requiring teaching three courses each semester. Candidates should also demonstrate ability to mentor pre-law students and have evidence of teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience.
• PhD preferred with evidence of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring.
• Prepare and mentor pre-law students.
• Demonstrate ability to teach across multiple political subfields.

Skills

Teaching experience in Law, Justice, and Politics

Ability to mentor pre-law students

Knowledge of US Constitutional Law

Ability to teach American politics

Evidence of teaching excellence

Education

Master’s degree in political science or closely related disciplines

PhD in political science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science, responsible for teaching in the Law, Justice, and Politics career path. The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree and at least three years of higher education teaching experience.

The position is part-time with a 75% FTE, requiring teaching three courses each semester. Candidates should also demonstrate ability to mentor pre-law students and have evidence of teaching excellence.