Position Overview

The Department of Politics at the University of the South seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in American politics, specializing in American political institutions, to begin August 2023.

For full consideration, please submit the requested materials by February 15, 2023.

Position Description

This appointment is for two years and the teaching load for this position is six courses per year.

The successful candidate will teach introduction to American Government and Politics and upper division courses.

The University has committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in scholarship and teaching and to that end, candidates whose research and teaching contribute to DEI are particularly urged to apply.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

A Ph.D. in political science is required.

ABDs are encouraged to apply but must possess the degree by the time of appointment and have teaching experience as the instructor of record.

Candidates should be able to offer courses in American political institutions, including the legislative process, the presidency, and/or the judiciary. An ability to teach research methods is a plus.

The successful candidate will show evidence of inclusive and effective classroom teaching and evidence of research.

For preliminary review, applicants must submit a cover letter that speaks particularly to teaching experience and interest, a curriculum vitae, syllabi from 2 courses, a statement demonstrating commitment to and experience with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, and any available teaching evaluations.

Applicants will be asked to supply the names and email addresses of two references who can speak directly about the candidate’s teaching experience. These individuals will receive an auto-request to submit their confidential e-letters of recommendation.

Applicant materials should be submitted through the application portal at jobs.sewanee.edu.

Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening.

For full consideration, please submit materials by February 15, 2023.

Supplemental Information

The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville, AL. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to support students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and identities.

The University of the South stands firmly for the principle that its employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy and childbirth, and genetic information. As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in the educational programs or activities which it operates. This requirement of non-discrimination extends to admission to and employment in those programs or activities. The University is committed to sustaining a community in which the dignity of every individual is respected. Key to this value are efforts to nurture an environment of civility and mutual respect and to foster a culture of reporting concerns so that the University can respond promptly and equitably whenever an incident occurs. All employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have the right to be free from harassment and retaliation.

DEI Institutional Statement:

At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.