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Northern Michigan University Assistant Professor/3 Year Term/Political Science in Marquette, United States

Assistant Professor/3 Year Term/Political Science

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Work type: Faculty and Librarians

Location: Marquette, MI 49855

Categories: Faculty-College of Arts and Sciences

Position Title:Assistant Professor/3 Year Term/Political Science

Department:Political Science

Term of Assignment:Three Year Term

Term End Date, If Applicable:

FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule:

Salary:Competitive

Travel:No travel

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:This position requires teaching 12 credit hours per semester and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising. This is a campus based position. It covers teaching and service responsibilities appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline / Degree Area:Political Science

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:Ancient, Medieval modern, and American political theory, and American government.

Required Minimum Work Experience:Earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment. Required minimum work experience appropriate for an assistant professor which includes some academic and teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Ability to teach modern political theory, ancient political theory, American political theory, American government and introduction to political science. Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills. Commitment to undergraduate education and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work well with an instructional team, including but not limited to fellow instructors and assistants

Ability to develop and deliver curriculum

Ability to meet the demands of the position in a timely manner

Ability to assess student learning outcomes

Ability to manage time

Commitment to undergraduate education and demonstration of excellence in teaching undergraduate students

Conveying oral and written information in understandable

ways and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Working effectively with others in productive ways.

Managing one's own time and that of others.

The ability to teach various levels of students.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:Ability to teach courses related to one or more American political institutions.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application materials will include a faculty application, Cover Letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts.

Contact Information:

Carter Wilson - Chair, carwilso@nmu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

Advertised: Oct 30 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jan 06 2025 Eastern Standard Time