Job Description
Title: Assistant Full-Time Lecturer (Comparative Politics / International Relations)
Employee Classification: LE - Lecturer 16 and 24 Pay
Pay Grade: LE 01
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Political Science
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary The Department of Political Science at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Comparative Politics and/or International Relations. The new FTL will aid efforts to engage students and work with them on service learning projects, deliver lectures, and classroom instruction.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Teach contractual load of courses as assigned by the department or school.
Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.
Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students.
Provide enrollment data and such other information as corrected class lists, etc. as may be required by the University.
Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.
Confer periodically with the Department Head/School Director on curriculum and instruction issues.
Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, if applicable.
Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in Political Science or a related field by December 2024 and demonstrate a strong commitment to both teaching, research and service. Area of specialization is open.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferences will be given to expertise in African politics, global justice, and economic equity. Expertise should be demonstrated through graduate transcripts and/or professional experience.
Special Instructions: EMU is an equal-opportunity employer and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its diverse campus environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to furthering the diversity and inclusion missions of the department, college, and university.
Your application should include a cover letter discussing your teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, course syllabi, and student evaluations (if available), as well as connect information for three references.
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EMU, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was founded in 1849 and is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 14,000 students. Its proximity to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing provides rich cultural, social, and recreational opportunities.
For additional information, please contact the department head, Barbara Patrick, at bpatric1@emich.edu.
Appointment Percentage: 100% Eastern Michigan University
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