What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor – U.S. Politics / Pre-law Studies position at Presbyterian College?
The Department of Political Science at Presbyterian College invites applications for a two-year
visiting assistant professor / instructor position (with the possibility of renewal) in the field of U.S.
politics and to serve as the College’s Director of Pre-law Studies with a start date of August 15,
2025. Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 17, 2025 and continue until the
position is filled.
Responsibilities for this position include teaching an introductory course in U.S. government and
various courses for the Pre-law Studies minor. Successful candidates will also direct the College’s
established pre-law program and serve as advisor to Pre-law Studies minors. The ideal candidate will
also be able to teach courses outside of pre-law studies or judicial politics, including contributing
other classes to the major and in inter-disciplinary areas. Successful applicants must display a strong
enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to both service and scholarship. Ph.D. preferred, but
ABD will be considered at the rank of instructor versus assistant professor.
Submission of application materials by electronic mail is strongly encouraged. Interested individuals
should provide, at a minimum, a letter stating interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, transcripts
from undergraduate and graduate institutions, and three letters of recommendation. Materials should
be sent to Dr. Erin McAdams at provost@presby.edu. For specific questions regarding the position,
please contact Dr. David Liu, chair of the Political Science department, directly at zliu@presby.edu.
Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The
college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports
academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC
is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina and about one hour
from Columbia, South Carolina. The region offers abundant opportunity for social and recreational
activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.
The Department of Political Science is one of the largest in terms of students on campus, and it
typically graduates between fifteen and twenty students each year. The department has five current
faculty members, and the teaching load is seven courses per academic year (4:3). For more
information about the position, the Department of Political Science, or Presbyterian College, please
see our web site at www.presby.edu.
Presbyterian College is an EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic
information. PC is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment
and encourages applications from minorities and women.
