"Temporary Faculty Political Science and International Studies"

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science and International Studies is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the B.A. programs in Political Science and/or International Studies.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in the field of Political Science, International Relations, International Studies or closely allied field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science, International Relations, or International Studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience teaching large (80 persons+) classes of introductory level college courses in International Studies, World Politics, or American Government.

Prior teaching experience in both online and face-to-face modalities.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.

KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.

SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Contact Information

Dr. Daniel Skidmore-Hess, Search Chair danielskidmorehess@georgiasouthern.edu (912) 344-2532

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus. Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.