Grambling State University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science

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DEPARTMENT:	Political Science and Public Administration
QUALIFICATIONS:	A Ph.D. in Political Science is required. Ph.D. Specialization or Subfield areas must include one or more of the following: American Government & Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Law, Judicial Process, Race & Ethnicity, and/or Quantitative & Qualitative Methods. The desired candidate should have teaching experience in Political Science at the college level. Forthcoming or research in progress a plus. Advanced ABD's considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach a range of Political Science courses at the undergraduate level in area(s) of specialization including American National Government courses, and introductory courses for first year Political Science majors Participate in curriculum review and development Assist in recruiting majors for the Department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Engage in research and scholarly activities and publish in his or her area specialty Attend national and regional conferences and engage in other professional development activities Write grants related for funding in area(s) of research Advise and mentor students Serve on various committees as assigned Attend faculty meetings, convocations, commencements and other official university and departmental functions as requested Perform other tasks assigned by the Department Head, Dean of the College/School, or Provost
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:	Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:	9 month-tenure track
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (Criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 7/2/2009