"Assistant Professor/Full Time Instructor of Political Science specializing in Healthcare Policy"

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Department: History / Political Science

Locations: Los Angeles, CA

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Position ID: 171472

Job Description:

The Department of History and Political Science at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, invites applications for a full time (100%) instructor who specializes in health policy with a focus on women, gender, and health disparities, beginning in Fall 2024.  A PhD in Political Science or related field is expected.  The preferred candidate will have experience teaching courses pertaining to women, gender, and health policy and have an active research agenda therein. The regular teaching load is seven courses per academic year.  We are seeking a faculty member who is committed to exceptional teaching and an inclusive approach to student engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to the Healthcare Policy Major, oversee the Women and Gender Studies major, promote relevant study abroad programs, and assist in departmental grants for borderlands and international women's empowerment research. Duties include advising students to enhance academic success and maximize their ability to thrive in health politics, healthcare administration, and/or health advocacy through an intersectional gender lens. 

Hiring Annual Salary range: $66,560- $68,560

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Teaching seven courses per academic year
• Advising students in the major
• Maintaining Research and Professional Activity 
• Engagement in Departmental Service and University Governance

Additional Information:

Questions? Please contact Chair of the Department, Dr. Lia Roberts, at LRoberts@msmu.edu.

Mount Saint Mary's is the only women's university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The University is known nationally for its research on gender equity, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, Mount Saint Mary's provides year-round, flexible and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Weekend, evening and graduate programs are offered to both women and men. Mount alums are engaged, active, global citizens who use their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world. www.msmu.edu

Please Note:The University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population and workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of learning. 

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. 

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to be a student or to work for the University.

Application Instructions:

Review of Applications will begin February 1, 2024. 

A PhD in Political Science is expected; PhD Candidates (ABD) in Political Science will be considered.  PhD Candidates (ABD) will need to demonstrate the ability to complete the PhD within the first year of this renewable position. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching seven courses per academic year
• Advising students 
• Maintaining Research and Professional Activity
• Engagement in Departmental Service and University Governance.
• Coordinating the new Women and Gender Studies major