Appalachian State University
Dr. Daniel B. German Distinguished Professorship in Political Science
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Position Details
Position Title:
Dr. Daniel B. German Distinguished Professorship in Political Science Tenure Status:
Tenured Provide Rank:
Senior Visiting Professor Position Number:
087201 VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department:
Government & Justice Studies - 250750 Working Location (City, State):
Boone, NC
Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Political Science or related field
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
Areas of expertise are open to all subfields of political science, including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public administration, and public policy. Candidates whose work intersects with civic engagement, democratic participation, or applied politics are especially encouraged to apply.
License/Certification Required:
Description of the Department or Unit:
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 900 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at
http://gjs.appstate.edu . Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at
www.appstate.edu .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This distinguished position is open to established scholars with an exemplary record of mentoring students, innovative teaching, and/or civic and community engagement. The appointment will begin in August 2026, though the start date is negotiable.
Teach 2-3 courses per semester, with opportunities to develop new courses that reflect the scholar's expertise and complement departmental offerings.
Mentor students in research, internships, and community-engaged projects.
Collaborate with faculty to design programming that enriches the intellectual life of the department and university.
Use endowed funds to support activities such as:
Hosting public lectures, panels, or workshops.
Supporting student research or travel.
Developing civic engagement initiatives in partnership with local or regional organizations.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type:
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year:
9 months
Physical Demands of Position:
Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire:
08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description:
No
ABD
consideration:
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit an electronic application consisting of:
A letter of interest highlighting previous student engagement, mentoring approaches, innovative teaching, and engagement activities to be pursued during the professorship.
A current curriculum vitae.
Questions may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Phillip J. Ardoin, at ardoinpj@appstate.edu.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date:
10/21/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins:
01/19/2026
Search Chair Name:
Phillip Ardoin
Search Chair Email:
ardoinpj@appstate.edu
Quick Link:
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52119
Posting Number:
FA00535P
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Title:
Dr. Daniel B. German Distinguished Professorship in Political Science Tenure Status:
Tenured Provide Rank:
Senior Visiting Professor Position Number:
087201 VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department:
Government & Justice Studies - 250750 Working Location (City, State):
Boone, NC
Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Political Science or related field
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
Areas of expertise are open to all subfields of political science, including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public administration, and public policy. Candidates whose work intersects with civic engagement, democratic participation, or applied politics are especially encouraged to apply.
License/Certification Required:
Description of the Department or Unit:
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 900 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at
http://gjs.appstate.edu . Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at
www.appstate.edu .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This distinguished position is open to established scholars with an exemplary record of mentoring students, innovative teaching, and/or civic and community engagement. The appointment will begin in August 2026, though the start date is negotiable.
Teach 2-3 courses per semester, with opportunities to develop new courses that reflect the scholar's expertise and complement departmental offerings.
Mentor students in research, internships, and community-engaged projects.
Collaborate with faculty to design programming that enriches the intellectual life of the department and university.
Use endowed funds to support activities such as:
Hosting public lectures, panels, or workshops.
Supporting student research or travel.
Developing civic engagement initiatives in partnership with local or regional organizations.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type:
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year:
9 months
Physical Demands of Position:
Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire:
08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description:
No
ABD
consideration:
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit an electronic application consisting of:
A letter of interest highlighting previous student engagement, mentoring approaches, innovative teaching, and engagement activities to be pursued during the professorship.
A current curriculum vitae.
Questions may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Phillip J. Ardoin, at ardoinpj@appstate.edu.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date:
10/21/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins:
01/19/2026
Search Chair Name:
Phillip Ardoin
Search Chair Email:
ardoinpj@appstate.edu
Quick Link:
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52119
Posting Number:
FA00535P
#J-18808-Ljbffr