What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Truman School of Government and Public Affairs
The University of Missouri, Columbia is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach courses in international relations. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate introduction to international relations, a MA course on American foreign policy, and other related courses. The position is a non-tenure track visiting position focused on teaching courses for the MA in Defense and Strategic Studies and BA in Political Science programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a 9-month teaching and research appointment with a workload distribution of 60% teaching, 30% research, and 10% service. The teaching load will be 3 courses per semester and will include both in-person and online courses. There is a possibility for renewal for an additional year.
The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs has 33 faculty with academic appointments in the school and houses a PhD in Political Science, a PhD in Public Affairs, a Master of Public Affairs, and a MA in Defense and Strategic Studies, as well as BA in Political Science, and a BA in Public Administration and Policy. For more information see: https://truman.missouri.edu/.
Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in Political Science or related field by the time of appointment.
Competitive applicants will have clear ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should also have a clear research agenda, strong theoretical orientation, excellent methodological skills, ability to publish in highly ranked journals and academic presses. Applications from scholars whose research has an emphasis on any area of international relations will be considered. However, the ideal candidate will also be able to contribute to the TSGPA's MA and undergraduate minor in Defense and Strategic Studies.
Use the online application and be prepared to upload your curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and writing samples. Please also provide evidence of effective teaching, as well as a teaching statement that describes your pedagogical goals/practices including information about your ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The cover letter should address teaching interests as well as current and future research. Candidates should have three letters of recommendation sent to the Truman School Director's Office at mutsgpadirector@missouri.edu.
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee Dr. Stephen Quackenbush (quackenbushs@missouri.edu) with any questions about the job duties. Contact Andrew Longley (andrew.longley@umsystem.edu) for any questions about the application process. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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