Assistant Professor of Political Science

Special Instructions to Applicants
 Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, a writing sample, and contact information of three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply at jobs.usm.edu. Direct any questions to the search chair, Dr. Iliyan Iliev, at iliyan.iliev@usm.edu.

Job Summary
The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Political Science to start August 2024. The position is focused on candidates who conduct research and teaching in the field of Public Law.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our introductory American Politics course, as well as those who can teach and expand our current offerings in Public Law (for example in Introduction to Law in American Society, U.S. Constitutional Law, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Judicial Process, and others in the broad area of Public Law). Applicants who can teach courses related to gender and the law are especially encouraged to apply. The School strongly values interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching and scholarship. Our School offers support for scholarship and actively mentors junior colleagues. Applicants with experience teaching and mentoring a diverse student body are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teach three courses per semester in the Fall and Spring.

1. Mentor graduate students, and participate in undergraduate advisement.

1. The successful candidate will also be expected to produce peer reviewed scholarly publications and participate in professional conferences. Presentations at academic conferences are supported with annual travel funds.

1. Tenure-track faculty members participate in shared governance, in School, College, and University committees and other service assignments.

1. Hold regular office hours.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.