Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Temporary Assistant Professor, Political Science and Peace S in LOGAN, Utah
Temporary Assistant Professor, Political Science and Peace Studies
Requisition ID: 2025-8847
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Humanities and Social Sci
Department: Political Science
Advertised Salary: $55,000, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Department of Political Science and the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University (USU) invite applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Political Science to serve as a Heravi Peace Fellow. Successful candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or a related field and should have demonstrated expertise in the interdisciplinary field of Peace Studies. The Fellow will teach introductory courses in international relations, international studies, and peacebuilding as well as an upper-division course in our Global Peacebuilding certificate program. Additionally, the Fellow is expected to take an active role in departmental and institute activities and outreach, as appropriate to interests and skills. This is a one-year term appointment at USU's main campus in Logan. The successful applicant may expect an annual salary of $55,000 plus benefits as well as funds to present at a professional conference. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2025.
Please direct questions to Dr. Colin Flint, Search Committee Chair, at colin.flint@usu.edu (Do not send application materials to this email address.)
Review of applications begins February 28, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
Teach POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations
Teach POLS 2500 Introduction to International Studies
Teach PI 1010 Intro to Peacebuilding or another appropriate introductory course for the HPI
Teach one upper-division course for the HPI (to be negotiated at time of hire). Please consult the USU catalog for information
Conduct research in field of specialization
Actively participate in departmental and institute activities and outreach
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Political Science or related field with training in peacebuilding (awarded or expected to be awarded by August 1, 2025)
Evidence of teaching excellence
Evidence of scholarly productivity
Preferred Qualifications:
Specialization in International Studies or International Relations
Educational and/or work background in peace studies or conflict transformation
Ability to contribute to other units in the College or University
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
A cover letter that speaks to your effectiveness as a teacher and researcher and your specializations in both political science and peace studies to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.
Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$55,000,... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activi ties based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non discrimination).
