Assistant Professor of Political Science

Responsibilities and Duties

Assistant Professor

Department of Political Science

College of Liberal Arts

CLA-4009

Towson University:


Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.


Position:


The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Political Science Department. Preferred start date August 2027.

Qualifications:


Applicants with a Ph.D. in hand will receive preference, although ABDs may be considered if the degree will be completed by the end of Spring 2027

Responsibilities:

Areas of Specialization: Constitutional Law, Judicial Politics, Homeland Security


The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position in Political Science with an emphasis in Constitutional Law. The position entails teaching a general undergraduate survey course on Law and Politics, upper-division courses in Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics, and a graduate course in Homeland Security and Constitutional Rights. The individual appointed will have the opportunity to develop future course offerings.


Successful applicants will demonstrate both a commitment to teaching excellence and strong potential for a productive scholarly program. As the university nears the attainment of Carnegie's R2 status, candidates should also prioritize grant-funded research. Additional responsibilities include advising students in the major and minor, and service to the department, college, and university. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in working with, a diverse student body. They should also consider how they would address the university's mission , strategic plan , and Presidential Priorities .


Application Process:


Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit the following: 1) letter of intent; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one sample of written work; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, plus syllabi and teaching evaluations if available; 5) graduate transcripts; and 6) names and addresses, including email addresses, of three (3) references. If selected for the short list, letters of reference will be thereby requested.

Submit all application materials in a single PDF file to Taleo.

Please direct questions about applications to: Dr. Paul T. McCartney (View email address on click.appcast.io)

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CLA-4009.

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.


Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.


Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

Background Check:

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may impact employment.

COVID-19 Statement:


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