Assistant Professor of Political Science

Francis Marion University and the Department of Political Science and Geography invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Political Science. This is a tenure track position. The department is particularly interested in candidates specializing in international organization and global governance; especially candidates with a research/teaching focus in environmental politics.

A Ph.D. in Political Science is preferred; ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will teach courses related to their area of expertise, “Introduction to US Government,” and upper-level courses in support of our International Affairs Track: e.g., “International Law and Institutions,” “International Relations,” as well as courses on regional and environmental politics. The teaching load is 3-4.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, university service and scholarship. Generous professional development and summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis for tenure and tenure track faculty.

Start Date: August 16, 2023

We will meet with interested candidates at the American Political Science Association convention in Montreal, Canada. Please contact Dr. Dillon Stone Tatum (dtatum@fmarion.edu) if interested.

Required Application Materials:

• Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 22-72);
• Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations and sample syllabi)
• Writing sample
• A list of three professional references; and
• FMU Faculty Application.

To access the FMU Faculty Application, please click here

Please email complete application packet to Dr. Dillon Stone Tatum, Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography, Francis Marion University.
Email: dtatum@fmarion.edu

Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2022.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

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