Assistant Professor of Political Science

Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos
San Marcos, California 92096 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 29, 2024
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  • Job Description

    Rank: Assistant Professor
    Department: Political Science
    Starting Date: Fall 2025

    Job Summary

    The Department of Political Science in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2025. We seek a scholar with a strong foundation in international relations and a dedicated research focus on international environmental politics.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Ph.D. in Political Science (or closely related field) (ABD applicants accepted; PhD Confirm required by hired date); primary teaching and scholarly emphasis in international relations, with a specialization in international environmental politics; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a record of scholarly achievement or a well-developed research agenda. The successful candidate must be prepared to develop and effectively teach courses on international environmental politics, and contribute to the department’s core curriculum by teaching introductory political science courses, other core major courses, and senior seminar as needed. The successful candidate is expected to participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university as assigned or chosen, and provide meaningful service including contributions to a campus and professional community that supports equity, inclusion, and diversity. The successful candidate must have demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Ability to teach social science research methods and European politics. Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with our Environmental Studies program.

    Application Material
    • Cover letter
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Diversity statement: Summary of past or potential contributions to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment, particularly in international relations courses
    • Teaching statement: Summary of your teaching philosophy and how you have incorporated elements of your teaching philosophy, particularly in international relations courses
    • Research statement: Summary of your research accomplishments to date and your research goals for the future
    • Evidence of teaching success (e.g. student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries, etc.)
    • Three professional references

    Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,250- $7,700 per month

    CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

    Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

    The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

    CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

    California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

    Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

    The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment.

    CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy, can be found at CSU Covid Policy . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu .

    This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

    The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification .

    Advertised: Oct 28 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Closing Date/Time:
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