The Political Science Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in American Government with a specialization in public law. The appointment will begin in fall 2018. We encourage applications from historically under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service.The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in public law and American politics that will include Introduction to American Politics, Constitutional Law, and Civil Liberties. The successful candidate will also have the option to teach special topics courses that coincide with his or her particular teaching or research interests. The normal teaching load is 3-2. The Department is committed to limiting as much as possible the course preparations of new faculty.
Skidmore is a liberal arts institution with 248 full-time faculty (including 11 faculty in the Political Science Department) and approximately 2,400 students, 21% of whom are of color. Enthusiasm for teaching a diverse population of students is essential.
The application deadline is March 7, 2018.
Minimum Qualifications
ABD candidates will be considered
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science at time of appointment is strongly preferred.
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application deadline is March 7, 2018. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, evaluations of undergraduate teaching or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit a three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you have completed the application process.
All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802
Posting Information
Posting Date
Open Until Filled
Closing Date 03/07/2018
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1509
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first learn about this position?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Education
- New York State Department of Labor
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Saratogian
- Scholarly Hires
- Skidmore Website
- Times Union
- Career Fair
- Invited by Department to Apply
- Professional Conference
- Professional journal/publication
- Referred by Skidmore Employee
- Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Sample Syllabi
- Teaching Evaluations
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other
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