University of Hawaii System is hiring: Assistant Professor (American Politics) (

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (American Politics)

Position Number: 0086450

Hiring Unit: College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences Division

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: February 25, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous, first review on or about April 7, 2025, and will continue until filled

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure Track

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses within the major and GE
2. Offer undergraduate courses in American Politics (survey and area of specialization)
3. Contribute to political science program courses in Research Methods, Introductory Political Science, and/or Seminar in Political Science
4. Contribute to International Politics Certificate
5. Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication
6. Participate in service work, and fulfill other duties assigned by the department chair
7. Serve on appropriate department, college, and university committees, and contribute to department activities
8. Advising of students

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Politics, or Government with specialization in American Politics and comparative governing institutions and political processes
2. Documented excellence of college teaching courses in American Politics and comparative governing institutions and political processes
3. Ability to teach courses in Research Methods
4. At least one peer-reviewed publication in the field of American Politics and/or comparative governing institutions and political processes.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated quality research productivity in the field of American Politics and comparative governing institutions and political processes
2. Experience in teaching Introductory American Politics
3. Experience in teaching Introductory Political Science
4. Experience in teaching courses in Research Methods
5. Experience in advising or counseling in a multicultural setting
6. Experience with high impact practices such as service learning, learning communities, research with faculty, internships, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each of the required documents. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter addressing how minimum and desirable qualifications are met
2. Current curriculum vita
3. Teaching Statement
4. Teaching evaluations with analysis
5. Sample course syllabi from courses taught by applicant
6. Research Statement
7. One publication as writing sample
8. Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for three (3) references, one of which is qualified to discuss your teaching. We may contact these references for letters of recommendation.
9. Graduate transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos; they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries

Dr. Sarah Marusek; marusek@hawaii.edu.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/