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Teaching Assistant Professor of Political Science

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG193545EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Political Science

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$54,000-$57,000

Work Schedule:

Varies; dependent on the needs of the department and courses taught

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

School of Public and International Affairs

About the Department:

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 600 majors and offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Majors may also graduate with concentrations in American Politics, International and Comparative 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 programs joins distinguished universities around the world in providing global education for the 21st century, (for additional information, see http://spia.ncsu.edu/is/).

Essential Job Duties:

The School of Public and International Affairs, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University is seeking applications for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor.

The person hired will teach 4 classes each semester (a 4-4 load each academic year). The professional track faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Some modest service will be expected. The selected person will teach sections of Introduction to Comparative Politics, and other upper division or seminar courses in areas of the scholar’s expertise and consistent with departmental needs.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Candidates should hold or be on track to earn a PhD in Political Science or a related field before
the start date of 8/16/2025. Degrees must be received from accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications:

Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.

Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

07/23/2024

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In additional to curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact info for references, please also submit a research writing sample and student and/or peer evaluations of teaching. The writing sample and evaluations should be uploaded to Other Documents 1 & Other Documents 2.

Position Number:

00108360

Position Type:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

160601 - Public & International Affairs

AA/EEO:

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. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

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.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

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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