"Assistant Professor in Political Science"

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs (PSIA). The successful candidate will teach on multiple campuses, initially splitting their time between the Dahlonega, Cumming, and online courses.

• The Department is looking to add a faculty member focusing on international relations / comparative politics with a Western European and European Union focus; teaching 12 hours per semester (4/4; undergraduate; face to face and potentially fully online).
• The candidate must be able to teach the following courses; Intro to European Union, Politics of Western Europe, and other Western or European focused classes. The successful candidate will teach two introductory level courses either introduction to international relations and/or introduction to comparative politics.
• The Department has a strong focus on advising and service. Faculty are expected to conduct service at the Departmental level as well as at the College and University levels.
• Candidates also are expected to engage in research and scholarship as part of the tenure process.
• The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field.
• Have a strong background to teach courses on Western European politics and the European Union.
• Have taught Intro to international relations or intro to comparative politics.
• Have experience teaching in online instruction. Are committed to strongly supporting and growing the degree offerings of the Department.
• Have engaged or are willing to engage in significant advising and service activities.
• Must have a successful teaching and publication record.
• Applicants must have a focus in Western European politics and the European Union and be able to teach either intro to international relations or intro to comparative politics.