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Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics

Employer
Union University
Location
Jackson, TN
Closing date
Apr 2, 2023

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Specialty
Other
Position Type
Assistant
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
College / University
Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics

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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Political Science Location Jackson Job Summary

Union University seeks a qualified individual for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science to teach introductory and upper-level courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

About Union University

Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn. (80 miles northeast of Memphis) with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn. Union University currently enrolls about 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 48 states and 15 countries. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Essential Job Duties
  • Teaching introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
  • Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Develop critical thinking skills. Assess records related to the evaluation of student outcomes and course grades. Advise students in their career and academic paths.
  • Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students.
  • Participate in departmental assessment activities.
  • Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
  • Take part in campus and community activities related to the discipline.
  • Apply Christian standards and attitudes in relationships with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Political Science. ABD candidates will be considered. Effective teaching experience, evidence of scholarly potential, and a passion for teaching are also required.

Preferred Qualifications Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. (Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values is a link to https://www.uu.edu/about/what-we-believe.cfm)

Physical Requirements

The work performed by this position is of a general office nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer and communicate on the telephone and in writing. Work performed does require some walking on campus, extended periods of time sitting and standing, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F057P Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents to Apply

Required Documents
  • Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts
  • Letter of Recommendation (1)
  • Portfolio
  • Other (1)

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