Assistant Professor of Political Science

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Social Sciences and Global Studies

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a writing sample, and contact information of three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply at jobs.usm.edu. Direct any questions to the search chair, Dr. Iliyan Iliev, at iliyan.iliev@usm.edu.

Job Summary

The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Political Science to start August 2024. The position is focused on candidates who conduct research and teaching in the field of Public Law.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our introductory American Politics course, as well as those who can teach and expand our current offerings in Public Law (for example in Introduction to Law in American Society, U.S. Constitutional Law, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Judicial Process, and others in the broad area of Public Law). Applicants who can teach courses related to gender and the law are especially encouraged to apply. The School strongly values interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching and scholarship. Our School offers support for scholarship and actively mentors junior colleagues. Applicants with experience teaching and mentoring a diverse student body are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester in the Fall and Spring.

• Mentor graduate students, and participate in undergraduate advisement.

• The successful candidate will also be expected to produce peer reviewed scholarly publications and participate in professional conferences. Presentations at academic conferences are supported with annual travel funds.

• Tenure-track faculty members participate in shared governance, in School, College, and University committees and other service assignments.

• Hold regular office hours.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science with a focus on Public Law by the time of appointment. ABD applicants are encouraged to apply but must provide official notification of the terminal degree by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of excellence in teaching Public Law courses that focus on U.S. Constitutional Law, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Judicial process, and/or gender and the law. Evidence of, or the clear potential for, scholarly development and publication in the field of Political Science. Evidence of, or the clear potential for, effective engagement with a diverse student body. Experience creating, or the clear potential for creating, a student-centered learning environment.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.