Position

Assistant Professor in Political Science, History, Humanities, Philosophy and Political Science

Contract Terms

Nine-month, tenure track position

Position Summary

Teaching American Government general education courses, upper-level courses in Public Administration and participating in the development and implementation of an outreach graduate program in Public Administration. Competency in nonprofit administration, crisis management and/or criminal justice is preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Teaching general education course in American Government
2. Teaching upper-level courses in Political Science; Public Administration in particular
3. Scholarly research in academic field
4. University service including committee work and student advising

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Ph.D.
Experience: Student support; departmental and university service; ongoing scholarship
Skills: Public Administration and other political science areas

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Successful teaching experience at college level

Working Conditions

The department offers majors and minors in Political Science, Public Administration, History, Humanities, Philosophy and Social Science Education. In addition, minors are offered in International Studies, Economic Development, Criminal Justice, Comprehensive Crisis Response and Public History. Beginning 2009, the Department will move into newly remodeled facilities with electronic classrooms. Faculty members are provided with notebook computers.

Equipment/Materials Used

Faculty are issued a personal laptop. Classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access)

Typical Physical Demands

Ability to meet essential classroom functions

Date Available

August 19, 2009

Application Deadline

November 15, 2008 or until position is filled

Salary

Competitive, based on market

Application Materials

A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current resume; 3) transcripts; 4) three letters of reference including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to contact

Apply to

Dr. Michael Steiner, Chair
Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy and Political Science
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO  64468
(660) 562-1290
msteine@nwmissouri.edu