Responsibilities

The Department of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies at Johnson C. Smith University invites applications for a one-year, renewable visiting assistant professor position beginning Spring 2025. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching introduction to American government, policy analysis, state and local politics, Constitutional Law, Black political thought, civil rights and civil liberties, research methods, senior investigative paper, criminal law, and courts. Must be ABD or hold a Ph.D. in Political Science or public policy. Experience or strong interest in shaping a growing pre-law program preferred.

Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive university community, the search committee will carefully assess the qualifications of each applicant. We will consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We will also consider the applicant's experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success as well as commitment to service learning and community engagement.

Earned Doctorate (or ABD) or the terminal degree according to current academic and professional standards for the specific discipline. If the earned degree is in a closely related discipline, the faculty must have at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or documented justifiable scholarly and professional experience in the discipline certified by the respective College Dean;
Attainment of this rank is a minimum requirement for being considered for tenure.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Send items in one file to dcarter@jcsu.edu.


For any questions you may contact Dr. Deborah Quick, Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology: dcarter@jcsu.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.