Chair And Associate Professor, Department Of Political Science

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00108PO24 Advertised Title Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Political Science Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Political Science to begin August 16, 2025. The appointment will be at the rank of advanced Associate or Full Professor, tenurable in the department of Political Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty position will be on a 9-month pay basis, converted to an 11-month pay basis as Department Chair.

The department chair provides academic and administrative leadership within the department and is responsible for spearheading the unit's strategic goals, overseeing the budget, facilitating the academic programs (including undergraduate, Masters, and doctoral degree programs), communicating with internal and external personnel for development purposes, and supporting faculty in efforts to secure external funds.

Required Education and Experience

Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications include administrative expertise and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, consistent with the expectations and mission of a Research 1 University. Candidates should have a strong record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence commensurate with appointment as a tenured faculty member, as the chair is expected to maintain an active research agenda and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

We seek a dynamic scholar and visionary leader with a Ph.D. in political science, or a related social science discipline, plus years of academic experience as required by policy for faculty rank.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2025 Job Open Date 06/28/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a cover letter, statement of leadership philosophy (please upload this statement in the applicant documents section utilizing the "Other Supporting Documents option) , CV, and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted for candidates on the short list.

Please send any nominations to Brent Simpson, (bts@sc.edu), incoming Interim Department Chair and Chair of the Search Committee, by September 15. Any questions about the position should also be sent to Brent Simpson.

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Other Supporting Documents

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents