Political Science Student Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration has an immediate opening for a part-time lecturer to teach Ancient and Medieval Political Thought (PSCI 3000) and an online section of American Government (PSCI 1201) in Fall 2017. More generally, the department anticipates an on-going need for part-time instructors to teach varied courses in Political Science. These are likely to include lower division courses-Introduction to American Government (PSCI 1201), Introduction to Political Science (PSCI 2000), and Global Politics (PSCI 2030)-and upper division courses in the field of political theory. Applicants interested in being considered for one or more of these course assignments should address their qualifications in the application letter.

MA in Political Science, or Master of Public Administration with a BA in Political Science

ABD or PhD in Political Science with the appropriate specialization in American politics and/or political theory depending on the specific course to be taught. Successful and effective college-level teaching experience. Strong academic accomplishment in a Political Science or Public Administration graduate program.

A complete application is required and must include the following: cover letter specifically addressing your qualifications for the position; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; a professional CV, including contact information for three references; and teaching evaluations or documentation of teaching effectiveness in a college or university setting. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of application files will commence immediately. Applications will be accepted until all available courses have been assigned.

Send applications (electronic submissions preferred) and all correspondence concerning this position to:

Dr. Dave Colnic, Chair
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
CSU Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock CA 95382
dcolnic@csustan.edu (209) 667-3520

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six county region of approximately 1.5 million people. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and approximately 400 full-time faculty. Over eighty percent of full time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 41 undergraduate majors, 24 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, and a doctorate in education serving 8,900 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and performing arts. CSU Stanislaus continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 373 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks CSU Stanislaus as one of "The Top Public Universities-Masters" institutions in the West in its America's Best Colleges ratings. CSU Stanislaus also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The annual Campus Security and Fire Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and, campus fire statistics. You can obtain a copy of this report on the web at: www.csustan.edu/upd/crime-statistics.

To request a printed copy call: (209) 667-3572; Fax: (209) 667-3104; or email:Public_Safety@csustan.edu.

Information regarding Campus Security Reports at other locations can be found on the web at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/.

The university requires a criminal background check to be completed for all of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Necessary background investigations will be conducted, as required, depending upon the job requirements of position. These could include, but are not limited to, employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal records checks via processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI, as well as, license verification upon employment. Additionally, all applicants or employees whose responsibilities include regular or direct contact with minor children are subject to the child abuse background check. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Full disclosure of all misdemeanors and felonies should be made in connection with this application.