North Georgia College & State University: Assistant Professor of Political Science
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Political Science
Job Type: Faculty 9 Month Tenure Track
General Summary:
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
North Georgia College & State University is currently accepting applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice. Located north of Atlanta, North Georgia is a state supported, co-educational university known for its academic excellence. North Georgia has a student population of approximately 6000 students. The University’s ROTC program is currently ranked as one of the nation’s finest. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Education Requirement:
REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field. Previous teaching experience is essential.
Experience Requirement:
Previous teaching experience is essential.
Preference will be given to those candidates who:
1. have experience teaching graduate courses at the university level.
2. are familiar with online instruction.
3. successful record of scholarly publication.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate for this position will teach both graduate courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and undergraduate courses in American Government, political theory and political leadership.
Although teaching is the primary activity of the faculty member in this position, scholarship, advising, and service is part of the collaborative atmosphere that characterizes the Department.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete application materials consist of cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and teaching evaluations. Applications should be submitted on-line through the North Georgia Human Resources page. For more information, please call (706) 867-3251 or email caharris@northgeorgia.edu
Anticipated Hire Date 08/01/2012