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Job Title: Political Science Visiting Faculty Job Classification: Non-CFS Professorial Posting close date: 3/27/2024 Start date of this position: 9/1/2024 Required Degree: Ph.D. in political science or related field by start date Duties/Expectations: The appointment will begin in Fall 2024. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in political philosophy, particularly POLI 201: Western Political Heritage 1 and/or POLI 202: Western Political Heritage 2. POLI 201 covers Western civilization from Greek antiquity to the Renaissance, primarily from the perspective of political philosophy and scriptures; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts. POLI 202 covers Western civilization from Renaissance to present, primarily from the perspective of political philosophy; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts. Successful candidates will have a strong research agenda, demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching, and be committed to giving the university's students a sound academic experience. Rank is open. Salary, teaching load, and research and travel support are competitive. Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. In addition, please send graduate transcript and at least two samples of scholarly work to Jay Goodliffe, Department of Political Science, Brigham Young University, 745 KMBL, Provo, Utah 84602. 801-422-9136. Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application. Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball). Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/). #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. |
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