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Logo Posting Number FAC00242PO23 Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Political Science Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS History, Polital Sci., Phil. Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Spartanburg Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Assistant Professor of Political Science
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00242PO23
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy and American Studies in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for Assistant Professor of Political Science. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2024. The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load that includes courses in American National Government and upper-level courses in law and judicial policies with topics such as civil rights, liberties, and the intersection of law, justice, and society. Other assignments may include Introduction to Political Theory and upper-level theory courses. The selected candidate will maintain a roster of advisees majoring in Political Science and participate in departmental committees and service initiatives, such as supporting the Center for Justice & Society, and other co-curricular activities such as the mock trial team and pre-law internships. The selected candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.
Required Education and Experience University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00242PO23
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy and American Studies in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applications for Assistant Professor of Political Science. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date of August 16, 2024. The selected candidate will teach a 4-4 load that includes courses in American National Government and upper-level courses in law and judicial policies with topics such as civil rights, liberties, and the intersection of law, justice, and society. Other assignments may include Introduction to Political Theory and upper-level theory courses. The selected candidate will maintain a roster of advisees majoring in Political Science and participate in departmental committees and service initiatives, such as supporting the Center for Justice & Society, and other co-curricular activities such as the mock trial team and pre-law internships. The selected candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a community of outstanding faculty, committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, who explore the human condition through the use of engaging dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate instruction. With small class sizes and an emphasis on student achievement, our faculty craft unique learning experiences that help students reach their personal and professional goals. The College embraces diversity, encourages meaningful community engagement, and emphasizes scholarly production. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uscupstate.edu/cahss.
Ph.D. in Political Science is required by the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates with a planned completion date by August 15, 2024, are welcome to apply. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 11/02/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under "Other Supporting Documents". Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Allison Ellis, Search Committee Chair
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy and American Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: clark4@uscupstate.edu
Phone: (864) 503-5752
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/156056 EEO Statement Dr. Allison Ellis, Search Committee Chair
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy and American Studies
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: clark4@uscupstate.edu
Phone: (864) 503-5752
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