"Assistant Professor of Political Science (One-Year, Temporary)"

Assistant Professor of Political Science (One-Year, Temporary)

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Political Science (PM)

Job Description:

Job Summary

SVSU invites applicants for a one-year temporary Assistant Professor in the political science department for the 2025-2026 academic year. Specific teaching responsibilities may include introductory courses in Political Science, American Government, and World Politics with the potential for other courses based on expertise. All courses require instruction in writing and oral communication skills. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, an ability to work with a broad spectrum of students, and a willingness to participate in departmental and university service such as advising student clubs, recruiting new students, supporting career and alumni events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Political Science from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the university level
• Demonstrated success in teaching online or hybrid courses
• Demonstrated success in teaching writing and oral communication skills
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Subfield expertise in American Politics
• Subfield expertise in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.