Assistant Professor, Politics (Tenure Track)

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Marymount University School of Humanities, housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2021 ” (the successful candidate may choose to defer the start date until January, 2022).”

Faculty are expected to teach high-quality student-centric undergraduate
courses in face-to-face settings. The College’s assistant professors have the opportunity to work with undergraduate students in our student-centric, agile environment. The most successful candidates will have demonstrated teaching experience and research interests in American law, and comparative or American politics, as well as a demonstrated teaching ability in normative theory. The College of Sciences and Humanities is located on Marymount University’s Main Campus. Our college is committed to preparing students for success in various settings within the fields of sciences and humanities.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Politics
For this position, a Ph.D. in Politics or assurance they will complete the degree by August 2021. The search committee prefers candidates with teaching and research experience, respect for liberal arts education within the Catholic intellectual tradition, and an interest in inquiry-based teaching.
Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus and/or demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: politics of underrepresented groups, gender and politics, environmental politics, mass behavior, social movements, and additional topics in comparative and American politics.
The selected applicants will each teach three 3-credit courses per semester, pursue an active research agenda, and participate in service to the program, school, and university as requested. Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., evidence of excellence in teaching and research, and at least three letters of recommendation. The committee will begin reviewing applications on June 18, 2021, and accept applications until the position is filled.

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Direct Supervisor
Director, School of Humanities
Status
Full-Time, Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
Target Weekly Hours
40
Location
Main Campus
Benefits Eligibility
Yes
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Teach a 3/3 course load each year.

• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer-reviewed scholarship.

• Maintain office hours at times which provide appropriate access to students.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Assuming professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College or the Director of the School.

• Engage in on-going professional development which will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, and participation with professional organizations.

• Contribute to the University, College of Sciences and Humanities, and School of Humanities functions and services, including assessments, and continuous improvement activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Ph.D. (or ABD with completion by 8/15/2021) in Politics/Political Science/Government from an accredited institution. Applicants with solely a J.D. and/or master’s degree are not eligible for this position.

Licenses or Certifications
None.
Financial Responsibility
None.
Supervision
May supervisor graduate assistants.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None

Marymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time