HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE - Assistant Professor

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Assistant Professor of Political Science will teach political science courses in the department of History and Political Science department, advise students and participate in University and College committees.

Qualifications summary

Ph.D in Political Science preferred at the time of appointment, but ABD applicants with evidence of anticipated completion will be considered.  Some teaching experience preferred.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load (lower and upper division political science courses)


• Advise students in the major


• Participate in University and College committees as assigned


• Engage in their profession through professional organizations, conference participation and an active research agenda.


• Some mentorship of undergraduate research is expected.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• A Ph.D in Political Science at time of appointment is preferred.


• ABD applicants with evidence of anticipated completion will be considered.


• Applicants should have an active research agenda and an interest in mentoring undergraduate research.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Andrews University has a highly diverse student population, sensitivity to students with diverse cultural backgrounds is important. The Department of History and Political Science attempts to foster an open, accepting environment for both students and faculty.

Physical demands

Beyond the demands of the standard classroom, there are no specific physical demands to this job.

Work environment

The work environment includes a private office within a department common room. It is typically quiet. Beyond what is found in a typical office environment there is little exposure to outdoor conditions, although Professors at times must walk between buildings for teaching purposes.