Title: Assistant Professor (Political Science)

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Political Science

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The Department of Political Science at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position focused on the study of civil rights. We will consider any specialization related to civil rights, except for law or judicial politics. Successful candidates will help shape and contribute to the development of EMU’s new Civil Rights and Social Justice Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department or school.

Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.

Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students.

Provide academic advising to students, if applicable.

Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members, departmental committees and other service committees across the university.

Participate in activities such as student registration, orientation, convocations and commencements.

Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and functions.

Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, if applicable.

Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.

Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines, and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in a related field.

Special Instructions:

Your application should include a cover letter discussing your teaching and research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, one or more samples of scholarship, course syllabi, and student evaluations (if available). Items can be combined in files for uploading.

Three recommendation letters are also required as part of the application materials. References will be contacted for a letter of recommendation based on the contact information provided in the application.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 31st, but the position will remain open until filled. For additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. David Klein at dklein2@emich.edu.

EMU, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was founded in 1849 and is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 14,000 students. Its proximity to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing provides rich cultural, social, and recreational opportunities.

EMU is an equal-opportunity employer and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its diverse campus environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to furthering the diversity and inclusion missions of the department, college, and university.

Appointment Percentage:

100%