Assistant Professor, Political Science/Legal Studies

Posting Details Requisition Number F722P Job Position Title Assistant Professor, Political Science/Legal Studies Department Political Science and Sociology Immediate Supervisor Title Professor FLSA Exempt Grade None Union FAMCO Status Full-time Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 44 Advertised Rate of Pay Discussed during interview Position Summary Monmouth University invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science (Specialization in American government and politics, with a focus on legal studies, constitutional and public law, and judicial politics) to begin Fall 2024.

Candidates should have a terminal degree in Political Science in hand, or ABD status with evidence that degree will be completed before the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in American politics and government, constitutional and public law, and judicial politics to political science and prelaw undergraduate students.

Interest in developing and teaching courses on gender and diversity in American politics and law will be a plus.

Responsibilities will include serving as the prelaw advisor to students interested in applying to law school.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate active interest in mentoring and inspiring students who are traditionally underrepresented in the field of law and legal careers.

The course teaching load is 3/3 for faculty members on the tenure track.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and academic advising, as well as promoting the study of political science and law to students.

The search will remain open until the position is filled, but applications received by January 23, 2024 will receive full consideration.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the department, please visit: Enrichment Statement Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following: * Résumé or Curriculum Vitae * Cover Letter * Contact Information for Three Professional References * Diversity Statement * Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship * Statement/Philosophy of Teaching; a one-page statement on the candidate's approach to teaching The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University.

Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University's mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population.

We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain.

In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Optional Documents: * Three Letters of Recommendation * Teaching Evaluations * Examples of Syllabi * Unofficial Transcript(s) * Other: any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be directed to Political Science-Legal Studies Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science and Sociology, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Required Skills or Software Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Required Years of Experience Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications Doctoral degree Other Requirements * A terminal degree in political science or related field in hand, or ABD status with evidence that degree will be completed before the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester.

* Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in American politics and law.

* Strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and academic advising, as well as promoting the study of political science/legal studies to students Preferred Qualifications Posting Date 11/29/2023 Closing Date Job Duties Job Duties Duty The course teaching load is 3/3 for faculty members on the tenure track.

Regular or Occasional Regular Duty Teach introductory and advanced courses in American politics and government, constitutional and public law, and judicial politics to political science and pre-law undergraduate students.

Regular or Occasional Regular Duty Serve as the pre-law advisor to students interested in applying to law school.

Regular or Occasional Regular Duty Pursue a scholarly agenda in research and publishing and participating fully in the life of our academic community through departmental and University service.

Regular or Occasional Regular Duty Serve on various Department or School committees as necessary Regular or Occasional Occasional