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Assistant/Associate Professor - Dept. of History & Political Science

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Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of History & Political Science. Regular, full-time position based on the Macon campus. Job ID: 288659. Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a multi-campus public institution with five campuses in central Georgia and a fully-online campus, committed to providing affordable higher education and strong programs across its schools. Job Summary

The Department of History and Political Science within the School of Arts & Letters at MGA is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science. This position supports the BS in Political Science, the Core Curriculum, and other programs as needed. Responsibilities

Teach a 4/4 course load, engage in scholarship, provide service, and advise students. Teach day and/or evening classes, online and/or hybrid courses, and video-conference classes. Travel between MGA campuses (Cochran, Dublin, Macon, Warner Robins) as needed. Required Qualifications

Terminal academic credential in Political Science and/or related field. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver courses at the foundational and advanced undergraduate level in American Government, as well as International Relations, State and Local Government, and/or Public Policy. Active involvement in scholarly and creative practice. Interest in and commitment to contributing to the growth and evolution of Political Science programming. Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science from an accredited college/university. Two years of teaching experience at the college or university level. Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery of coursework. Evidence of innovative pedagogical practices. Required Documents to Attach

Letter of interest including a statement of teaching philosophy. Curriculum vitae. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Name and contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number) for three professional references. USG Core Values and Institutional Values

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional information on policies is available in USG Board Policy and related sections. MGA is committed to four core values: Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, and Learning. The policy details and contact information for accommodations are provided by MGA Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment opportunity institution. It recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable laws. Questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Disability accommodations are available upon request. Background Check

Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation, credential verification, and, if applicable, a credit check. Note: This description reflects the information provided and preserves core job details without extraneous formatting or site-specific boilerplate. Referrals and further insights are available through Inside Higher Ed.

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