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The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level to teach required and elective graduate and undergraduate courses. The department awards the bachelor's degree and the master of arts degree. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
In addition to faculty/teaching/mentorship responsibilities, the University is seeking a skilled academic professional familiar with the inter workings of the legislative process to aid in our development of sound governmental affairs advocacy and representation. This position will receive a course release, as well as administrative funding to direct the Universities' first Office of Institutional/Government advocacy.
Required Qualifications for Associate Professor/Full Professor Rank:
Earned Ph.D. in political science;
Documented record of exceptional scholarly research and publication in constitutional and public law;
Documented record of exceptional teaching;
Ability to teach advanced and introductory courses in constitutional and public law;
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in one of the following three areas: judicial process, Congress, or bureaucratic politics;
Documented record of strong qualitative/quantitative research skills, mentorship for undergraduate/graduate students;
Effective interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated knowledge of bureaucratic political structures at the state and federal level.
The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.
Required Qualifications for Director of Institutional/Government Advocacy
Earned Ph.D. in political science.
Demonstrated success in an equivalent setting with a minimum of twelve 5 years' senior management level experience.
Minimum of seven years' experience in governmental affairs, with a thorough understanding of legislative processes and a proven track record of success in advocacy. Substantial experience working with and building relationships with public officials, including those in Congress and the State General Assembly.
Strong, substantive knowledge of both higher education.
This position serves at the discretion of the President.
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