Assistant Professor, Constitutional Law

Radford University Portal•Radford, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Political Science at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment to teach courses in Constitutional Law beginning August 10, 2019. Radford University prides itself in the quality of its teaching, instructional support, and strong faculty-student ties. The successful applicant will be expected to advise students interested in pre-law. Located in the scenic New River Valley, between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the south and the Appalachians to the north, Radford University is a growing university with approximately 9,500 students. A student-focused institution, Radford’s commitment to student engagement provides a wide range of opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration for faculty as well as students. As the largest college at Radford University and home to Liberal Arts instruction on campus, the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences is central to the mission of the university. Faculty members strive to develop in their students a range of intellectual skills and habits of mind that will serve them well throughout their academic and professional lives, as well as in their personal lives as productive citizens. Students regularly engage with faculty in experiential learning activities as well as in professional internships that provide opportunities to serve communities while preparing for careers. Faculty members’ scholarly and creative activity is viewed as a vital corollary to the instructional mission of the institution, with faculty encouraged to co-author research with undergraduate and graduate students. The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University is located in the new 145,000 square foot state-of-the-art instructional facility that is home to all 125+ college faculty members. Centrally located on the main quad of the campus, it is the largest academic building at the university and houses an array of specialized teaching and research facilities.

Requirements

a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field (Candidates with both a Ph.D. and a J.D. are preferred. ABD with an anticipated dissertation completion date within 12 months of the start date may be considered; individuals who are ABD would be hired at a rank of instructor until the doctorate is complete
the ability to teach Constitutional Law and other courses as assigned
a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
a productive program of research in the discipline
Candidate must show evidence of or potential for maintaining a program of research and scholarship resulting in publications in peer-reviewed academic journals
Candidate must show evidence of or potential for contributions to the service mission of the institution