California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, Political Science
Assistant Professor of Public Law
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
POLITICAL SCIENCE - The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor with a specialization in Public Law, to begin September 14, 2015. The successful candidate will have research expertise and the ability to teach courses in law and society, including such courses as Mock Trial, Judicial Politics, Constitutional Law, and others on the American legal system. The typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter.
Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce quality scholarship, and provide service to the institution. Preference will be given to applicants with an ability to engage in creative teaching methods, potential for a strong contribution to research, and superb communication skills. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities. Ph.D. in Political Science is required at time of appointment. Evidence of strong teaching skills is required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should complete the required online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and submit to Requisition #103396. Please attach to your online application the following required materials: a cover letter that describes teaching and research interests; curriculum vitae; a teaching portfolio that includes teaching philosophy, portfolio, and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and an example of scholarship. Applicants must also provide names and email addresses for a minimum of three professional references when completing the online application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed as references. A transcript may be attached to the above application or sent to the address listed for Requisition #103396. Official, sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
REVIEW BEGIN DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications (all required materials submitted) received by the October 15 deadline will receive full consideration.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Contact: |
Andrea Nash anash@calpoly.edu |
Website: | http://cla.calpoly.edu/pols.html |
Primary Category: | Law and Legal History |
Secondary Categories: | Political Science |
Posting Date: | 09/08/2014 |
Closing Date | 12/07/2014 |