For this position we seek a dynamic and experienced educator who specializes in American Politics, broadly defined. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and student engagement. The candidate is expected to work effectively within a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative environment that is committed to student success. This position is an in-person, academic year, benefits-eligible appointment. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Job Duties:

• Teach a range of undergraduate courses in American Politics and a related subfield such as Politics and Media, Women and Politics, Political Parties, and Judicial Politics
• Develop and implement engaging course materials and innovative teaching strategies in both online and immersion settings
• Supervise and mentor immersion and online students participating in political internships primarily within Arizona and Washington DC, and in other states
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the school’s curriculum and develop additional experiential learning opportunities, such as programs for first-year, online, or transfer students
• Provide pedagogical and logistical support to Faculty Associates
• Participate in school-related service, including committee work and/or community outreach efforts

Required Qualifications:

By the time of appointment, candidates must:

• An earned Ph.D. by time of appointment in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics or a closely related field from a regionally-accredited university
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from varied backgrounds

Desired Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution by the time of appointment
• Several years of teaching experience at four-year colleges or universities
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating internships and/or experiential learning programs
• Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

This position is located at Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.

Application Instructions and Inquiries:

Application materials should include

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement describing pedagogy and teaching interests and philosophy (two pages maximum)

4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, sample syllabi).

5. Contact information for three references

Application deadline is September 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Tara Lennon at Tara.Lennon@asu.edu.