Assistant Professor of Political

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor Job Summary: The Department of Political Science seeks to hire an Assistant Professor with a research focus in American Political Thought and/or American Constitutionalism. We are particularly interested in scholars of the American founding period who demonstrate the enduring value and significance of founding-era political and constitutional thought. Applicants for the position should have a PhD in Political Science with an impressive record of scholarly publication or a productive research program with excellent publishing potential, as well as demonstrated rigor in ongoing and future scholarship. The expectation is that this scholar will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Political Theory, American Political Thought, the History of Western Political Thought, and/or Constitutional Law. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a record of or potential for teaching excellence in these areas. While the minimum teaching load of 12 credits per academic year is set by State statute and UW policy, through a combination of allowable adjustments, the usual teaching load in the Department of Political Science is three courses per academic year (two in one semester and one in the other). The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will also proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/FDBD8053F0D24C53