Position Summary

The Department of Political Science invites outstanding candidates from political science and related disciplines to apply to an Assistant Professor-Fixed Term position. Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate course in Public Law/Pre-Law to undergraduate students. The class is a section of PLS 422 Seminar in Political Science.

The position begins on January 1, 2025 and is for the Spring 2025 semester.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages application and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Public Law/Pre-Law

Minimum Requirements

A PhD or JD is required. Experience and expertise in Public Law/Pre-Law. Demonstrated record of teaching experience in Public Law/Pre-Law. Experience working as a legal professional, such as a lawyer or a judge, is required.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Sample syllabus

Please provide the names and contact information of three references.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2024 and continued until filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/21/2024

Website

https://polisci.msu.edu/

Department Statement

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages application and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.