Visiting Assistant Professor

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor to enhance its instructional mission and student engagement through innovative programs. This role emphasizes experiential learning and collaboration with various stakeholders, providing a unique opportunity to influence the academic journey of students. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating programs that foster leadership and problem-solving skills among students. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to inclusivity and excellence in education, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring scholars.

Qualifications

• PhD or MA/MS in Government, Political Science, or related field required.
• Significant collegiate teaching experience and undergraduate advising.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department’s participation in the Bridge Experience program.
• Enhance instructional mission and student advising.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Government or Political Science

MA/MS in Government or Political Science

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech is seeking to appoint a faculty member as a Visiting Assistant Professor to enhance and expand its instructional mission, student advising, international programs, and experiential learning opportunities by coordinating the department’s participation in the Bridge Experience program [https://xl.vt.edu/programs-and-opportunities/bridge-experience.html] coordinated by the Academy for Experiential Learning. This is a three-year restricted position beginning on August 10, 2025.

Application Materials Needed:

• Letter of interest addressing the position
• Curriculum Vitae (including documentation of all prior Bridge Experience-style activities)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• A writing sample
• Names and contact information for three references

Required Qualifications

• A PhD (preferred) or an MA/MS degree in Government, Political Science or related field required by time of appointment.
• Significant collegiate teaching experience.
• Experience in undergraduate advising and mentorship.
• Record of leadership and significant experience in the development and/or coordination of Bridge Experience-related programming.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty members, administrators, and external partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunity.
• Willingness to collaborate closely with other Bridge Experience programs across the college and university

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

05/26/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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