Assistant Professor, U.S. History Or Political Science (Tenure Track) - Suny Morrisville

Job Description:

Campus Title: Assistant Professor, U.S. History or Political Science

Budget Title: Assistant Professor

Unit: UUP

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. View our Benefits Summary here!

Duration: Academic Year (10-month schedule); position begins in the Fall Semester (August 2024)

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville seeks an Assistant Professor to join our School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Society (LASS). As a member of our faculty, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of students. Check out our campus course catalog page here!

Areas of specialization are open, but the successful candidate in this position will have a passion and background in developing and teaching courses that 1) support various 4-year programs (such our B.T. in Criminal Justice or our B.S. in Applied Psychology) or 2) meet SUNY General Education requirements in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 5-5 teaching load with service responsibilities and opportunities for winter or summer term courses. Responsibility for teaching introductory U. S. History and Political Science courses.

• Opportunity to develop and teach upper-division courses in U.S. History and Political Science commensurate with the needs of various degree programs and student interest.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in U.S. History or Political Science, earned by August 2024

• Background or experience necessary to teach introductory courses in both U.S. History and Political Science. This includes our three-course sequence in U.S. History as well as courses in American National Government and the American Judiciary System.

• Willingness to teach in multiple modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line (synchronous and asynchronous).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience in multiple modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and fully on-line (synchronous and asynchronous).

• Experience teaching a diverse, first-generation population of non-majors.

• Passion and background in developing and teaching courses that 1) support various 4-year programs (such our B.T. in Criminal Justice or our B.S. in Applied Psychology) or 2) meet SUNY General Education requirements in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

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Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.morrisville.edu/careers

Interviewing Information: Candidates chosen for an on-campus interview must provide a teaching portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, assessments, and other sample assignments.

Please Provide:

• Cover Letter in which you respond to the required qualifications;

• Current curriculum vitae;

• Personal statement that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and the applicant's commitment, experience and/or interest in working with people of diverse cultures and identities;

• A list of three references with relevant contact information (name, job title, email, phone);

• A copy of your official Transcript.