Assistant Teaching Professor, Political Science & Policy | Michigan Technological University at[...]

Overview Assistant Teaching Professor, Political Science & Policy | Michigan Technological University. Houghton, MI. Department: Social Sciences Responsibilities Teach a variety of undergraduate courses that meet the needs of the department’s majors and the University’s Essential Education program (typically a 3/4 teaching load). Participate in curriculum development and assessment. Contribute to Department and University service activities. Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related Social Science field required by the start date of August 2025. Required Experience Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching, including experience teaching, incorporating innovative teaching strategies, technologies, or high-impact practices (HIPs), and/or fostering an inclusive learning environment. Desirable Education and/or Experience Demonstrated success in developing undergraduate curriculum Relevant professional experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Ability to teach foundational disciplinary courses in political science, public policy, or related Social Science fields Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Mentoring or advising undergraduate students Teaching quantitative research methods Ongoing scholarly contributions in research and/or pedagogy Active participation in scholarly organizations Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills Work Environment and/or Physical Demands The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Employee Safety Overview Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training Annual Data Security Training Annual Title IX Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 9 months Shift Pay Rate/Salary Title of Position Supervisor Department Chair Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding No Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Applicants will need to upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Teaching statement We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Social Sciences Department and the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech. Applicants invited for interviews will be asked to submit additional materials, including the names and contact information of three professional references, sample teaching materials, and a writing sample (ideally from published scholarship). Additional Information The Department of Social Sciences takes a collaborative approach to addressing socioeconomic, technological, cultural, and environmental change to create a sustainable, just, and prosperous world. Our faculty are institutional leaders in action-based learning, applied inquiry, and community-engaged research. We offer graduate programs in Environmental & Energy Policy (MS and PhD), Industrial Heritage & Archaeology (MS and PhD), and Sustainable Communities (MS). The department offers undergraduate degrees in Anthropology, Policy & Community Development (including concentrations in Health, Law, or Environment), Social Sciences (including concentrations in Policy, Law, & Society and History), and Sustainability Science & Society. Learn more about the Department’s teaching and research profile at . Michigan Technological University, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior, offers a small-town environment with four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. The Department of Social Sciences explicitly reserves the right to modify or amend the terms of this posting at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr