Job Description:

Job Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Position Number:

319140

Requisition Number:

B08782

Position Type:

Faculty 9-10 Months

Time-limited through:

Full-Time, Visiting, Non-Tenure-Track

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time, Visiting, Non-Tenure-Track

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

Visiting

Length of Appointment:

9 months

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

Varies

Department:

Political Science & Public Administration

Organization:

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

College of Arts and Sciences

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

$48,000

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.


The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA: Visiting Assistant Professor


The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida seeks candidates for one-year appointments as Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science beginning in August 2024. The department seeks broadly trained scholars and has curricular needs across the political science major, including American politics, international relations/comparative politics, research methods, and public law. The department welcomes the use of innovative teaching technologies including distance learning and hybrid classes. Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Required qualifications are a PhD or ABD status in Political Science, Government, or a related field.

Job Function:

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in political science.


The field in American Politics is open, although the department does have curricular needs in the areas of American politics, international relations/comparative politics, research methods, and public law.

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

A PhD in Political Science, Government, or related field is preferred but the department will consider highly qualified ABD candidates.

Departmental Requirements:

N/A

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.



Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

N/A

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

08/12/2024

Job Posting Date:

04/17/2024

Application Review Date:

05/13/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Nicholas Seabrook, n.seabrook@unf.edu

Hiring Official:

Nicholas Seabrook, n.seabrook@unf.edu

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in ordered to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records.


Applicants must attach the following required documents to be considered for this position.


(1) a letter of interest stating teaching interests
(2) a complete curriculum vitae
(3) unofficial transcripts
(4) evidence of teaching effectiveness


Review of applications will begin 5/13/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Nicholas Seabrook via email at
n.seabrook@unf.edu.

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/27287

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