Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science

Department

Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science

Job Description

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Political Science - International Relations / Comparative Politics and / or Pre-Law / Legal Studies

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Position Description :

The Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science is looking to hire a 9-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Political Science Program. Specifically, the Department is seeking a candidate to teach in international relations, including courses in international organizations, foreign policy, and world politics, and / or pre-law / legal studies, including courses in legal advocacy, legal research and writing, and Constitutional law. Although candidates qualified to teach in both international relations / comparative politics and pre-law / legal studies are preferred, applicants with specialization in one of these areas are welcome to apply. This is an on-campus position located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, KS.

Minimum Qualifications : Minimum qualification for a tenure-track position is a terminal degree (Ph.D. and / or J.D.) from an accredited institution in Political Science, International Affairs, Comparative Politics, Diplomacy, Law, Judicial Politics or a closely related field. Advanced All But Dissertation (ABD) status will be considered with a projected completion date of August 1, 2025. Applicants with later completion dates must demonstrate the timeline for completion through information provided by their dissertation chairperson. Minimum qualifications for a non-tenure track position is a master's degree from an accredited institution in the fields listed above.

Preferred Qualifications : A terminal degree (Ph.D. and / or J.D.) from an accredited institution in Political Science, International Affairs, Comparative Politics, Diplomacy, Law, Judicial Politics, or a closely related field. Two or more years of recent college level teaching experience, an active program of scholarship and service, and a license to practice law in any of the 50 states in the United States of America.

Rank : Assistant Professor

Appointment Date : August 2025

Application Deadline : Priority deadline for review is March 12, 2025.

Salary : The best current, good faith estimate of the salary for the position as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor is $61,433, which is based on data from the College and University Professional Association (CUPA). If the candidate selected does not hold a terminal degree, the appointment will be at the rank of NTT Instructor, at a salary of $52,711. These amounts are subject to change.

Benefits : To review our competitive benefits package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Responsibilities :

This faculty position requires a commitment to quality teaching, scholarship and service : 60% teaching, 20% scholarship / research, and 20% service. The teaching load includes a 4 / 4 load, including both on-campus and online instruction. The ideal applicant will be able to provide instruction for graduate and undergraduate-level coursework, including introductory, general education, and upper-division courses. Duties also include mentoring students, engagement in scholarly activities, and providing service to the department, university, and profession / community. Pre-law mentoring and programming responsibilities may include preparing students for law school, engaging with the local law community, and coordinating student-related activities.

Application Process : To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following in one PDF at the portal above :

• Cover letter addressing how the candidate's qualifications fit the needs of the position and university's mission
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that articulates instructional approaches candidate would apply in the on-campus and online teaching modalities
• Unofficial university transcript for highest degree completed.
• Contact information for three professional references

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact :

Dr. Jian Sun, Search Committee Chair

Email : jsun@fhsu.edu

Phone : (785) 628-4425

About the Department / Program :

The Political Science Program is housed in the Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science. The Program offers two baccalaureate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and four graduate-level concentrations for the Master of Liberal Arts degree in Global Studies, Political Leadership and Public Service, Public Administration, and Political Science. All undergraduate credentials are available on-campus and online, and graduate credentials are available online. We continue to develop our Program for degree offerings for our cross-border partnerships in China, Cambodia, and Africa.

Subfields in law, public administration / public policy, American politics, political theory, international relations / comparative politics, and democratic engagement provide students with diverse opportunities to focus their studies. The Program's theoretical coursework, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences prepare students to enter professional careers, law school, or graduate study in a variety of academic disciplines. Disciplinary connections to units like the Docking Institute of Public Affairs, Civic Learning and Engagement, the Midwest Model United Nations Program, the American Democracy Project, the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-Based Violence, and various campus learning and scholarship opportunities create active and applied learning experiences for our students.

About the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is the heart of the University, offering a wide array of liberal-arts programs to expand intellectual horizons and prepare students for a profession and for life. We prepare students to be critical, thoughtful, and analytical, to assume a place in society where these skills are needed most. Our undergraduate and graduate programs help students to become better artists, thinkers, writers, and speakers.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination - Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check : Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position : Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Salary : $52,711