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Tuskegee University

Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Political Science Job Summary Assistant Professor of Political Science The Department of History and Political Science at Tuskegee ...

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Philadelphia, PA

Adjunct, Political Science Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: Saint Joseph's University's Department of Political Science has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct ...

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Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Westlake, OH · On-site

$942/wk

Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Tuskegee University

On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

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Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Political Science The Department of History and Political Science at Tuskegee University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will play a central role in leading and advancing the department's minor in Public Policy and Public Administration, which serves as a feeder to Tuskegee University's Integrated Public Policy and Development Program (IPPD). The candidate will help strengthen the minor through curriculum development, student mentoring, and engagement with the broader policy community.
Essential Job Duties
  • Teach undergraduate courses including, Introduction to Political Science and/or American Government, Quantitative Methods, Policy Analysis and Writing, and Additional courses aligned with departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.
  • Build relationships and opportunities for students in the Public Policy and Public Administration minor at the state and federal levels, including exposure to public service, policy, and professional pathways.
  • Maintain an active program of scholarship, pursue publication in peer-reviewed outlets, and demonstrate an interest in seeking external funding in support of research and program development.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
  • Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
  • Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication

Physical Demands
FLSA
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
  • Knowledge of Public Policy/Public Administration.
  • Ability to teach quantitative methods or applied policy courses.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
f1053
Will this position required travel?
no
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
no
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
no
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/10/2026
Close Date
09/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
  • Tuskegee University employment application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Recommendation letters
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts.
  • Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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