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A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of History, Political Science & Philosophy of Longwood University is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position (F0328) at the rank of Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies and Political Science beginning in August 2024. In keeping with the university mission to prepare citizen leaders, the Longwood political science program has a strong tradition of preparing students to pursue careers in law and government, particularly within the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Washington, DC area.
This position is open in regards to areas of specialization within both fields of Leadership Studies and Political Science. Successful candidates will be able to direct and teach courses in the Leadership Studies minor, contribute to revision and expansion of offerings in the minor, and provide courses in support of the Political Science major (for example: The American Presidency). The successful candidate will be required to teach Introduction to Public Administration. An active research program is expected.
Requirements:
A completed Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Administration, with connections to Leadership Studies is required. ABD candidates will be considered, but must be on track to have all degree requirements completed prior to August 1, 2024. A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
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Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 11/30/2023. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Teaching evaluation summaries
- Names and contact information for individuals who are familiar with the applicant's teaching and research and can discuss the applicant's academic qualifications for this position
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