Temporary Assistant Professor

Requisition ID: 2025-8858

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Humanities and Social Sci

Department: Political Science

Advertised Salary: $55,000; Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of Political Science at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science with a teaching load of 3 courses per semester. Successful candidates will either hold a PhD (or be working towards a PhD) in Political Science or a related field. The successful applicant will teach introductory and/or advanced courses in comparative politics. An ability to teach courses in American politics is a plus. This is a one-year term appointment in-person at USU's main campus in Logan. The successful applicant may expect an annual salary of $55,000 plus excellent benefits as well as funds to present at a professional conference. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2025.

Review of applications begins on February 28, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 courses per semester to meet the department's needs in comparative and/or American politics

• Please consult the USU catalog for more course information

   

Qualifications

Minumum Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in Political Science or related field

• Evidence of effective teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

*  Specialization in Comparative or American Politics

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. (References will be contacted after initial screening of applicants)

• Evidence of effective teaching to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

• A cover letter that speaks to your effectiveness as a teacher and your specializations in political science. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.

Please direct questions to Dr. Anna Pechenkina, Search Committee Chair, at anna.pechenkina@usu.edu (Do not send application materials to this email address.)

Advertised Salary

$55,000; Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

University Highlights

Faculty for this position will be located at the main campus in Logan. For more information on the Political Science department, see our websites: https://chass.usu.edu/political-science/.

All faculty are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills, and the ability to... For full info follow application link.

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