Associate Professor
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2043P Working Title Associate Professor Department SPIA-Political Science About the University of Georgia
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About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/23/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Prospective candidates should submit the following: a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position, a curriculum vita, a recent publication or research-related writing sample, a teaching portfolio including evaluations, transcripts, and a list of three letter writers, who will separately provide letters of recommendation (in electronic form).
Questions can be sent to Wendi Finch, Office Manager, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia, 180 Baldwin Hall, Athens, GA 30602-1615 ( wendif@uga.edu ).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, though applications received on or before October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Associate Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Associate Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in political science
Position Summary
The Department of Political Science in the UGA School of Public and International Affairs seeks a new faculty colleague at the associate professor level in American government/politics in the field of political communication. This colleague will hold the newly endowed Jones Family Professorship (named for UGA alumnus Joshua Jones). The position will contribute to the Bachelor of Arts/the Bachelor of Science in Political Science, undergraduate certificate programs in applied politics and data analytics, and graduate-level degree programs in Political Science. Experts who employ a diverse set of methodological approaches, such as (but not limited to) web-scraping and text analysis, are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
• Holds appointment at the associate level (candidates who are currently standing for tenure and promotion and expect to be an associate professor by August 1, 2025 are encouraged to apply)
• Strong research record with substantive scholarly interests related to American politics – political communication
• Interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Scholarly background, interest, and/or experience that will contribute to the Department’s graduate course offerings and undergraduate courses in political communications, including those that would support certificate programs in applied politics and data analytics
• Potential to contribute to the university’s efforts to enhance and maintain an inclusive environment for learning, teaching, research and service
• Potential to create synergies with existing departmental faculty in political methodology, all fields of American politics, and/or political theory
• Potential to collaborate with scholars on interdisciplinary research
• Demonstrated interest in political media, especially new media
• Exhibit a record of funded research or strong potential for external funding
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• Conduct and publish research in peer-reviewed outlets
• Seek external funding, when appropriate, for research
• Support the Department’s instructional mission through teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Support the Department’s research and teaching missions through service
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Sample Publications
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
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Education and Training
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