Open Rank Tenure/Track Faculty Position, Political Science - Department Of Political Science And Economics

Open Rank Tenure/Track Faculty Position, Political Science - Department of Political Science and Economics

Subfield: American Politics, Comparative Politics, American Political Development, Public Policy

The Department of Political Science & Economics at Rowan University invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions in Political Science beginning in Fall 2024. The Department seeks candidates with expertise in public policy and the politics of health equity broadly constructed.

Areas of research interest may include but are not limited to: welfare or social policies that relate to health including housing policy, food insecurity, Medicare and/or Medicaid expansion, the politics of the ACA, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and other gender issues associated with health, and equal access to healthcare. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching, as well as the potential to secure external grant/fellowship support. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, advanced courses and graduate courses in American politics, methodology, and/or public policy.

Rowan values diversity and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Rowan University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has a vision to break boundaries and create knowledge to benefit our changing world.

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor's through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships.

A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy (or related field) or ABD with a firm date of completion no later than July 1, 2024, a strong research agenda, and a commitment to quality teaching and active service. Associate or full professor applicants must have a Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy (or related field), a strong record of publications and external grant activity, and a commitment to quality teaching and active service.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The first full review of applications will be on January 19, 2024. Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.

Applications must include a cover letter, a CV, unofficial transcripts, a writing sample, and a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, courses taught, teaching evaluations, etc.). Please do not submit letters of reference at this time.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Advertised: Nov 17 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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