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Position Information Quick Link
www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166406
Requisition Number
104644
Position Title
Instr Fac AY
Job Posting Title
Instructional Faculty AY
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Working Title
Assistant Professor in Political Science - Law and Society
Full / Part Time
Full-Time
If part-time, indicate time base
Appointment Duration / End Date:
Initial two-year appointment, subject to renewal.
Department
CLA-Political Science (108400)
College / Division
CLA-College of Liberal Arts
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Plan
Academic Year
Position Description POLITICAL SCIENCE - The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track academic year Assistant Professor with a specialization in empirical Law and Society to begin September 13, 2018. The successful candidate will have research expertise and the ability to teach courses in our pre-law concentration/Law & Society minor (e.g., judicial politics, judicial process, civil rights and/or constitutional law) as well as our undergraduate research design and/or quantitative methods courses. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work emphasizes issues of justice, diversity and inclusion.
An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of research and teaching emphasize issues of justice, diversity and inclusion as well as those with demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree).
The typical teaching assignment is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with correspondingly reasonable research and service expectations, and with a significant reduction in course load in the first two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers and productive scholars in their field(s) of interest. Faculty members are also expected to engage in service activities appropriate to their rank and experience.
The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)
Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills
An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to appointment.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of research and teaching emphasize issues of justice, diversity and inclusion as well as those with demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree).
Special Conditions (Staff)
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.
Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)
Background / Fingerprint
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Open Date
10-13-2017
Job Close Date
Review Begin Date
12-01-2017
How to Apply HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should complete the required online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and submit to Requisition #104644. Please attach to your online application the following required materials: (1) Cover Letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, (4) Evidence of teaching effectiveness and teaching evaluations, (5) a Statement of Professional/Research Goals, (6) a PDF file of a recent publication or manuscript, (7) a Statement of Diversity and Inclusion describing past experience and contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas regarding teaching, research and/or service at Cal Poly, and (8) an unofficial copy of transcripts. Applicants should be prepared to submit the names and email addresses for a minimum of three professional references. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Letters must be dated within the year of recruitment. Sealed official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: December 1, 2017. This position is open until filled. Completed applications (all required materials submitted) received by the review begin date 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.
Internal Recruitment Only
No
Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)
09-13-2018
Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)
Matt Moore
Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)
805-756-2895
Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)
[email protected] Department Information (Faculty)
The Cal Poly Political Science Department prides itself on its collegiality and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. The department serves approximately 340 majors, 130 minors, and 20 graduate students. It offers concentrations in American Politics, Global Politics, Pre-Law, and Individualized Courses of Study and minors in Global Politics, Law & Society, and Political Science, as well as a Master of Public Policy program.
IMPORTANT: If you have an existing application please go to the Manage Application link and review and update your application prior to applying for a new position. System restrictions do not allow you to modify your application after you have applied to a posting.
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