What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Professor - Politics and Government position at Illinois State University?
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Instructional Assistant Professor - Politics and Government
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Politics and Government
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Department of Politics and Government offers majors in Political Science and in Legal Studies. We maintain 15-20 tenure/non-tenure track faculty members annually while serving roughly 400 majors and 120 minors. We offer classes in the following areas: American Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Research Methodology. Legal Studies courses are geared to help students prepare for a paralegal career.
In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, the Department maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in part-time, non-tenure track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available.
Additional Information
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Illinois State University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.
Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
With a non-terminal degree on a full-time contract, starting at $5000 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications. (Part-time contracts prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE). With a terminal degree on a full-time contract, starting
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a closely related field
2. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior teaching experience
2. Masters degree in Social Science, preferably Political Science, Juris Doctor, or a closely related field.
Work Hours
Varies depending on class and office hours.
Proposed Starting Date
8/16/2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Contact Information for Applicants
Angie Meiners, avmeine@Ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 04/17/2025 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes:
Salary : $5,000
