Assistant Professor
Troy University
Posted on Mar 5, 2025
Position Information
| Posting Number | F0990P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Assistant Professor |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Political Science - Global |
| Division | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Department of Political Science is accepting applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science, with a concentration in policy studies, broadly defined, beginning on August 1, 2025. The successful candidate for this position must have an active and promising research agenda, and enthusiasm for working with first-generation students in a diverse setting. Preference will be given to applicants who possess strengths in research methodology. This is a ten-month tenure-track position at our Troy, Alabama location. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester (4/4 load; undergraduate; face to face with potential for fully online courses), and maintaining an active research agenda. We are also looking for applicants willing to advise students, perform service outside of our department, and contribute to Troy University’s identity as “Alabama’s International University.” The Department of Political Science at Troy University currently employs fifteen faculty members and we offer Bachelor’s of Political Science Degree, a Master’s in International Relations (MSIR), and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). Additional opportunities may arise for the applicant to teach in online courses in one or both of our two graduate programs, and the University offers a wide-range of professional development opportunities to instructors developing and teaching online. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Politics, Government, or related field by time of appointment (August 1, 2025). 2. Research specialization in public policy studies. 3. Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Politics, Government, or related field by time of appointment (August 1, 2025). 2. Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses that will be delivered on site and online. 3. Strong secondary specialization (such as research methods, or a regional specialization) in political science that will complement our existing faculty strengths. |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | No |
| Work Hours | NA |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 03/04/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide a Teaching/Research Statement in other documents. |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | Fall 2025 |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43482 |