Visiting Assistant Professor of American Politics

Visiting Assistant Professor of American Politics
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Posting Details

Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of American Politics

Rank
Visiting Faculty

Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track

Job Description
The Political Science Department at Providence College invites applications for a one-year position as visiting assistant professor in American Politics. The Department welcomes applicants who are expert in any subfield related to the national politics of the United States.

Essential Duties
The teaching load is four courses per semester (two or three preparations); class size varies from about 12 to 25 students. The successful applicant will teach two sections of American government and politics, the presidency, and American political theory in the Fall 2021 semester. Spring 2022 semester classes include two sections of American government and politics, a course on the U.S. Congress, and a second upper-division course related to the expertise of the person who accepts the position.

Education and Experience Required
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in political science or be close to completion, and demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, strong research skills. and potential for research productivity.

Posting Number
F105P

Open Date
07/12/2021

Close Date
08/02/2021

Open Until Filled
Yes

Full consideration of application if received by:

Instructions to candidates
Applicants should apply online at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references. For additional information, please contact Dr. Joe Cammarano, Chair of the Political Science Department, at [email protected].

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Alternate Application Submission Instructions

College Information/EOE Statement
The position includes competitive salary and benefits, and full research support provided to all faculty members. The Political Science Department has thirteen faculty dedicated to effective teaching and scholarship. The City of Providence is a vibrant city with a long history of welcoming immigrant populations, and is proud of its commitment since its founding in 1636 to being a creative, diverse, place that welcomes all people.

Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission. We strive to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” To review the strategic plan, please visit https://strategic-plan.providence.edu/pc200-full/. An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer, the College especially encourages the applications of women and persons of color.

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Optional Document

Location: 1 Cunningham Square

Providence,RI 02918-0001, Providence, RI 02918

Job Type: Full-time