Assistant Professor of Political Science - Department of Political Science - #27 - 17

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in American politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The candidate's primary expertise should focus on American political institutions (e.g. Congress, Presidency, Courts). Preference will be given to candidates with secondary teaching and research interests in public policy and racial and ethnic politics, though applications from candidates working across all subfields of American politics are invited. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science with a focus on American political institutions by the time of appointment. ABD applicants are encouraged to apply but evidence of terminal degree is required by the appointment start date – August 19, 2027.
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, teaching courses at the College or University-level (both in-person and online) in American national political institutions (e.g., Congress, Presidency, Courts).
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, scholarly development and publication in the field of Political Science.
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, inclusive teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds at the college level.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Secondary teaching and research interests in public policy and racial and ethnic politics
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, excellence in teaching Political Science courses in the area American political institutions as a primary focus.
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, excellence in teaching Political Science courses as a secondary area in racial and ethnic politics or public policy is highly desirable.
Evidence of, or the clear potential for, excellence in teaching courses in other areas of Political Science is welcomed.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, scholarly publications in American political institutions or other subfields of American politics.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, teaching, research and mentorship that supports a diverse student body, utilizing student centered learning and culturally responsive pedagogy to foster equitable outcomes.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, developing collaborative relationships with community groups, government entities, or advocacy organizations to provide students with hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in American national political institutions (e.g., Congress, Presidency, Courts)
Scholarly development and publication in the field of Political Science
Inclusive teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
Weekly office hours
Attending faculty meetings
Participation in assessment of student learning
Service to the department, college, and university
Teaching, research and mentorship that supports a diverse student body, utilizing student centered learning and culturally responsive pedagogy to foster equitable outcomes
Developing collaborative relationships with community groups, government entities, or advocacy organizations to provide students with hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities

Benefits

Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Dependent upon qualifications
CSUN’s Commitment to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion
Values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity
Strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect
Especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community
As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement
May be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online
Will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion
Will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose