Assistant Professor

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 331500
Requisition Number B08724
Position Type Faculty 9-10 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through N/A
Type of Appointment Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Tenure-Track
Faculty Position Sub-Type Regular
Length of Appointment 9 months
Internal Recruitment? No
Working Hours Varies
Department Political Science & Public Administration
Organization COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Division Academic Affairs - DIV
College College of Arts and Sciences
Approved Hiring Salary Range 63,000 to negotiable
Pay Basis Annually
Equal Opportunity
In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA: Assistant Professor – American Politics
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida seeks a candidate for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in American politics and government beginning in August 2024. The department seeks broadly trained scholars and the position is open with regards to subfields of American politics. The department is home to a nationally renowned polling center (ranked 12 in FiveThirtyEight’s aggregate pollster ratings) and is open to strengthening an already robust cluster of public opinion/survey research scholars.
The department also welcomes candidates with experience in and openness to innovative teaching technologies including distance learning and hybrid classes. There are also opportunities for the selected candidate to teach in the department’s Masters of Public Administration and Masters of International Affairs programs. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The teaching load is negotiable (3/3 or less). A Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline is required by August 2024. The anticipated salary is $63,000 to negotiable.

Essential Duties


Job Function
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA: Assistant Professor – American Politics
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida seeks a candidate for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in American politics and government beginning in August 2024. The department seeks broadly trained scholars and the position is open with regards to subfields of American politics. The department is home to a nationally renowned polling center (ranked 12 in FiveThirtyEight’s aggregate pollster ratings) and is open to strengthening an already robust cluster of public opinion/survey research scholars.
The department also welcomes candidates with experience in and openness to innovative teaching technologies including distance learning and hybrid classes. There are also opportunities for the selected candidate to teach in the department’s Masters of Public Administration and Masters of International Affairs programs. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The teaching load is negotiable (3/3 or less). A Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline is required by August 2024. The anticipated salary is $63,000 to negotiable.
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Posting Detail Information


Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science, Government or related discipline is required by August 2024..
Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research.
Departmental Requirements
N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
N/A
Machines/Equipment used regularly
N/A
Anticipated Start Date 08/08/2024
Job Posting Date 02/14/2024
Application Review Date 03/11/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Lauren Chartier 904-620-2997
Hiring Official Nicholas Seabrook
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application and upload supplemental documents at www.unfjobs.org to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. Applicants must attach the following required documents to be considered for this position.
(1) a letter of interest
(2) a complete curriculum vitae
(3) plan for future research
(4) graduate school transcripts
(5) evidence of teaching effectiveness
(6) list of three professional references
Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Official transcripts are required by the time of employment.
The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.
Note: Recommendation letters will be required prior to any on-campus interviews.
For further information, please contact search committee chair Michael Binder via email at
[email protected].
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26818

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