The Department of Political Science at Colorado State University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American politics with a specialization in political communication.
We are open with respect to theoretical orientation, substantive focus, and methodological approaches, and encourage applicants with a broad array of expertise in political communication in the US to apply.
The Department values both strong teaching and research. Successful candidates will be expected to offer courses in the American politics curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an upper-division undergraduate course in political communication.
Additional teaching assignments will depend on the candidates interests and expertise as well as departmental needs. The normal teaching load is 2-2.
Faculty members are also expected to advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; demonstrate an active research agenda;
and provide service to the department, college, university, and community.
Approximately one-third of undergraduate political science majors at CSU are first-generation college students. The Department offers programs of study leading to the and degrees.
The doctoral degree emphasizes the study of environmental politics and policy. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
- Primary teaching and / or scholarly emphasis in American Politics
- Evidence of an active research agenda focused on political communication in the US
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness including the capacity to teach an upper division undergraduate course on political communication in the US
- PhD in Political Science or related field by August 16,
- Ability to enhance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion reflecting Departmental and institutional values
Preferred Job Qualifications