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Employer The University of North Florida Board of Trustees Location Jacksonville, FL Closing date Jan 16, 2025
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Specialty Other Position Type Assistant Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University
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This position is primarily engaged in teaching, research and service.
Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold, the doctorate (or recognized terminal degree) from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline at the time of hire. Must have developing program of scholarly research, experience in teaching, or professional work of high caliber, and willingness to participates in University related service duties at least at the departmental level.
General Description/Primary Purpose
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics. This position will report to Dr. Nicholas Seabrook, Chair, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load, research/scholarship, and service.
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: No
About the Department: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA), Public Administration (MPA), and International Affairs (MAIA), as well as minors in Political Science, Public Administration, and Political Campaigns. The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL), a highly ranked full-service survey research facility, as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), and the Pre-Law Program.
For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
A Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline is required by August 2025.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching introductory and advanced courses in international relations and comparative politics. Expertise in a specific region (preferably Latin America or Asia) is desirable. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to our M.A. program in International Affairs, have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and possess an active research agenda.
Required Licensure
N/A
Additional Application Materials Required
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references
- Plan for future research
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Additional Requirements
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
- Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.
Department
Political Science & Public Administration, Chair
Compensation
Negotiable
Equal Opportunity
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
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