What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure Stream Assistant Professor of Political Science, American Politics position at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-stream, position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Political Science beginning in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Political Science with a focus on American Politics open to specialization. Responsibilities for the position include teaching 12 credits (usually four courses) each semester, in person, and on campus. Courses to be regularly taught include introductory American Politics, Research Methods, Senior Capstone, and other courses based on the specialization of the instructor which could include the presidency, congress, voting behavior, elections, state and local government, and others. Collegiate-level teaching experience is preferred. Additional expectations of the position include advising and mentoring of students, service to the campus and university, and a successful record of scholarship and professional development.
The application submission package must include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching and research statements, and contact information for three professional references. Additional documentation including evaluations of teaching, examples of research, and other materials may be included.
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2024, or until the position is filled. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Paul S. Adams, Associate Professor of Political Science, padams@pitt.edu.
Submit a cover letter, vita, description of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three references online at www.join.pitt.edu - Greensburg campus.
Greensburg Soc Sci-Political Sci
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Campus
Greensburg
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Teaching Statement, Teaching Evaluations, Sample Syllabi, Other (see posting for additional details)
The application submission package must include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching and research statements, and contact information for three professional references. Additional documentation including evaluations of teaching, examples of research, and other materials may be included.
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2024, or until the position is filled. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Paul S. Adams, Associate Professor of Political Science, padams@pitt.edu.
Submit a cover letter, vita, description of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three references online at www.join.pitt.edu - Greensburg campus.
Greensburg Soc Sci-Political Sci
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Campus
Greensburg
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Teaching Statement, Teaching Evaluations, Sample Syllabi, Other (see posting for additional details)
