Job Description:

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Faculty; 12 months; Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Political Science

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Political Science Department at Alma College in Alma, Michigan invites applicants for a one-year full-time Instructor/Lecturer of Political Science. This is a full time, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2025. The standard teaching load for this position is six units throughout the academic year and may include teaching in different modalities.

The department's desire is for an experienced faculty colleague with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. The department seeks applicants with at least a Master's degree in comparative politics, with a preference for applicants with a background in quantitative research and teaching. Successful applicants will be able to contribute engaging topics courses in our political science major, an introductory statistics course, as well as courses in Alma's CORE curriculum. Candidates with evidence of strong teaching in engaging pedagogies preferred.

The Political Science Department at Alma College is committed to the preparation of knowledgeable, competent, and well-rounded graduates who reflect critically, serve ethically, and lead intentionally in a diverse world. This is a small department that works collaboratively to provide rigorous student-centered education in a residential setting with a deep commitment to quality liberal arts education.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants must electronically submit an Alma College application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information (phone, email) of three references to the Alma College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs via the apply now button below. Review of applicants will begin on February 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma's students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.

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