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Assistant Professor in Political Science

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NC State University
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Raleigh

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Vacancy TypeTenured/Tenure-Track FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleAssistant Professor in Political ScienceSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range$68,000Position Number00000906Work ScheduleVaries based on class scheduleFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department160601 - Public & International AffairsDepartmentPublic & International AffairsJob City & StateRaleigh, N.C.Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The School of Public and International Affairs, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University, houses the Department of Public Administration, the Department of Political Science, the Master of International Studies Program, the Public Safety Leadership Initiative, and the Leadership in the Public Sector degree completion program (for more information, see http://spia.chass.ncsu.edu/).

The Department of Political Science has approximately 500 majors and offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Majors may also graduate with concentrations in American Politics, International Politics, Law and Justice and Public Policy (for more information, see http://spia.ncsu.edu/ps). The Master of International Studies (MIS), a terminal professional degree program, prepares students for careers in government service, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations. An affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, the MIS program joins distinguished universities around the world in providing global education for the 21st century, (for additional information, see http://spia.ncsu.edu/is/).

The Department of Political Science prides itself on high quality research and teaching. We aim to promote faculty success through close mentoring for junior faculty, supportive departmental research colloquia, and regular support for collaborative research. As a land grant institution, we welcome scholars who seek to engage with contemporary public debates.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Political Science in North Carolina State University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning August 2020. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in American judicial politics. The strongest candidates also will have demonstrated research and teaching interests in comparative judicial politics.

Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level in the department’s Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Faculty with relevant interests may also teach in the department’s Master of International Studies program. Candidates interested in teaching social science methodology should note that interest in their applications.

Other Work/ResponsibilitiesMinimum Education/Experience

Applicant must have a PhD in Political Science or a related field or must be advanced to candidacy for the PhD within the next year.

Departmental Required Skills

The ability to carry out an original research agenda in political science.

Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.

Excellent communication skills.

Applicant must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, strong research and publication skills, and future research productivity.

Applicants who can thrive in, and help foster, a diverse research and learning environment are especially encouraged to apply.

Examples of mentorship are welcome as part of the application packet.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Teaching experience in Political Science at the college level, and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

Please be sure to include the following documents as part of your application:
Required

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Contact Information for References
  • Research Statement/Agenda
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy and summary of experience
  • Graduate School Transcripts
  • Publication Sample (or Manuscript) – attach under “Other Document – 1”
  • Three letters of recommendation – send to Search Chair at address below

Optional

  • Teaching Evaluation
  • Sample Syllabi

Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the Search Committee Chair at the address below.

Dr. James Zink, jrzink@ncsu.edu
Chair, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Department of Political Science
Campus Box 8102,
NC State University,
Raleigh, NC 27695-8102.

Job Open Date08/06/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date08/16/2020AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please provide the source you learned about this opportunity from.

    (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Contact Information for References
  4. Research Statement
  5. Teaching Statement
  6. Transcripts
  7. Other Document (1)
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document (2)
  2. Other Document (3)

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NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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