A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
Assistant Professor, Political Science (Fall 2027)
Full Time Faculty
Grand Rapids, MI, US
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21 days ago
Requisition ID:
173526 Position Summary The Political Science Department at Aquinas College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2027 (Fall Semester). We are seeking a broadly trained educator and scholar dedicated to undergraduate teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The standard teaching load is 3-3, offering a balanced schedule with opportunities to design and teach upper-level courses in your specific areas of scholarly interest.
Key Responsibilities Teaching & Curriculum:
Teach introductory courses in American Politics, as well as upper-level courses on political institutions (the Presidency, Congress), political thought, and research methods.
Pre-Law & Experiential Learning:
Contribute to the department's pre-law offerings (e.g., Constitutional Law, Moot Court) and/or actively develop national-level internship opportunities for students.
General Education:
Contribute to the college's general education program.
Student Mentorship:
Actively engage in undergraduate student advising, mentorship, and departmental programs.
Service & Collaboration:
Work collegially with faculty members across campus and participate in departmental and college-wide committee work. Qualifications
Required:
An earned Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
