Assistant Professor Political Science

Job Title: Assistant Professor Political Science

Location: UNG - Blue Ridge Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 280261

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.Job Summary

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs (PSIA). The successful candidate may teach on multiple campuses with the focus being the Blue Ridge campus of UNG.Responsibilities

Teaching 12 hours per semester (4/4; undergraduate; face to face with potential for some hybrid or fully online courses).

The successful candidate for this position must have a strong teaching background and a willingness to engage with diverse students at the introductory/freshman level as well as possibly teaching an upper division course. Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, international relations or a related field.

must have a successful teaching and publication record. Applicants must have a focus in political science with an ability to teach POLS 2401 Global Issues, POLS 2301 Intro to Comparative Politics and POLS 1101 American Government as well as online courses in their area of specialization.

Preference will be given to those candidates who:

1) Have a strong background in teaching International Relations/Comparative Politics and be able to teach American government.

2) Willingness to teach online to support Departmental needs

3) Support the development of students on the Blue Ridge campus through engagement

4) Committed to strongly supporting and growing the degree offerings of the department

5) Willing to engage in advising and service activities Required Documents to Attach

Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, Statement on Teaching Philosophy, Statement About Advising and Servicing, and Student Evaluations.

Contact information for three professional references.USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Equal Employment Opportunity No job description availableOther Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.Background Check

Position of Trust + EducationSpecial Applicant Instructions

If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at

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