UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA: Assistant Professor – American politics

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida seeks candidates for two (2) tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor in American politics and government beginning in August 2023. The field in American Politics is open. The department seeks broadly trained scholars and has curricular needs across the subfield of American politics, including institutions, behavior, and state and local government. The department welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in research methods, public law, and racial/ethnic politics. The department also welcomes the use of innovative teaching technologies including distance learning and hybrid classes. There are also opportunities for the selected candidate to teach in the department’s Masters of Public Administration and Masters of International Affairs programs. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The teaching load is three (3) courses per semester. A Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline is required by August 2023.

Applicants must complete an online application and upload supplemental documents at www.unfjobs.org to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. Applicants must attach the following required documents to be considered for this position.

(1) a letter of interest stating teaching interests and research plans

(2) a complete curriculum vitae

(3) graduate school transcripts

(4) one sample of research and writing

(5) evidence of teaching effectiveness

(6) list of three professional references

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Official transcripts are required by the time of employment. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

Note: Recommendation letters will be required prior to any on-campus interviews

For further information, please contact search committee chair Sean Freeder via email at sean.freeder@unf.edu.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service. The successful candidate will be able to excel at teaching courses throughout the curriculum, conduct research involving undergraduate and graduate students, and be committed to increasing the participation of the members of underrepresented groups.