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Assistant Professor

Employer
East Carolina University
Location
Greenville

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Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Number :

939424

Vacancy Open to :

All Candidates

Department :

AAH Political Science

Department Homepage :

https://politicalscience.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department :

POLITICAL SCIENCE, DEPT OF

Division :

Academic Affairs

Classification Title :

Assistant Professor

Working Title :

Assistant Professor

Number of Vacancies :

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) :

1.0

Full Time or Part Time :

Full Time

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City) :

Greenville

Position Type:

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category :

Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

The Department of Political Science is one of sixteen departments in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. The Department is composed of 15 full-time faculty. It offers BS and BA degrees in political science and minors in public administration, comparative politics/international relations, leadership studies, and security studies at the undergraduate level. It is also home to the multidisciplinary studies majors in security studies and international studies. At the graduate level, it offers a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration degree, a Master of Science in Security Studies and certificates in public management and security studies. The department emphasizes excellent teaching, quality research, and a tradition of service to the community, the university, and the discipline. More information about the department can be found at its home page: https://politicalscience.ecu.edu/.

Job Duties :

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 13, 2021. The successful candidate will become one of the faculty members in the Department of Political Science with primary teaching responsibilities in the Security Studies program. He/she will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in the classroom and online. The assigned teaching load will be a 3:2. Service to the university, community and profession is expected.

Minimum Education/Experience :

A PhD in Political Science and Government, Homeland Security, International Relations and National Security Studies, International/Global Studies, or Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. The position is open in terms of regional or issue-area specialization within the broader security-related context. ABD candidates must provide documented evidence of dissertation defense and completion of study prior to hire. It is expected that ABD applicants will have the degree conferred by August 13, 2021. Candidates with Ph.D. conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the rank of Assistant Professor upon initial appointment. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment. Qualifying degrees must be conferred from appropriately accredited institutions.

Contingent upon funding.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education :

Given the department’s current needs, preference will be given to candidates who have experience (educational, teaching, and/or research) in international security and national security policy. Teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as distance education is strongly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant :

To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statements of research interests and teaching experience/philosophy, unofficial transcripts and a writing sample online at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/. Candidates will add the names of 3 recommenders in the PeopleAdmin interface. Candidates should be aware that recommenders will be contacted through PeopleAdmin and asked to upload their letters through that interface. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Marie Olson Lounsbery, Chair, Security Studies Search Committee, Department of Political Science, (olsonlounsberym@ecu.edu).

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date :

09/23/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins :

10/23/2020

Rank Level:

Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/37859

AA/EOE :

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 328-9861 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment :

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information :

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Organization

ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

  • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
  • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
  • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
  • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
  • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
  • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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