Political Science Full-time Tenure Track Faculty Position

Bethel UniversitySt. Paul, MN, US

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Tenure-track position teaching undergraduate Political Science courses with a focus on American politics

Responsibilities

Teach 24 credits per year (typically six 4-credit courses); course load will typically include teaching three sections of the introductory course in American Government and Politics, as well as at least some of the following courses : American Political Ideologies, American Constitutional Law, American Public Policy, American Political Institutions, Classical Political Thought, and Modern Political Thought.
Advise and mentor undergraduate student regarding academic schedules and career plans
Actively participate in department meetings and decision-making
Serve on University committee(s) as assigned
Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline

Skills

Strong teaching skills

Demonstrated ability to teach courses in American Government and Politics

Prefer ability to teach courses in Political Theory

Prefer ability to serve as pre-law advisor

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team

Understanding of and ability to promote Bethel’s mission as a Christian liberal arts university

Commitment to Bethel’s efforts to develop as an inclusive university community

Experience

College-level teaching strongly preferred

Education

PhD in Political Science or related field completed by start date

Additional Information

Compensation :

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position open :

August 2024; Candidate must be legally permitted to work in US

Questions?

Academic Affairs

College of Arts & Sciences

Bethel University

3900 Bethel Drive

St. Paul, MN 55112

651.638.6804

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Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, support, and develop a diverse workforce that contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 5,000 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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