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Working TitleAssistant Professor of American Politics

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202400170F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$77,000 - $80,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Political Science at Colorado State University provides quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs leading to the B.A., M.A. and PhD degrees. Our curriculum covers the breadth of the Political Science discipline including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and public policy and administration. The Department has a unique specialization in environmental politics and policy, which is reflected in the undergraduate and graduate curricula as well as faculty research and outreach. The Department serves 500 majors and minors along with more than 40 graduate students and houses the Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership. Approximately one-third of the undergraduate majors are first-generation college students. Our 22 tenure-track faculty conduct research to advance knowledge about government and politics and to identify solutions to societal problems in the United States and around the world. Faculty members are actively involved with interdisciplinary programs at CSU , including the School of Global Environmental Sustainability; the Center for Women’s Studies & Gender Research; the Center for Public Deliberation; the Center for Environmental Justice; the Political Economy Graduate Interdisciplinary Program; the One Health Institute; the Partnership for Air Quality, Climate and Health; the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences; and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor.

Colorado State University, with an enrollment of about 30,000, is a public, land-grant institution classified as RI (highest research activity) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community of 150,000 located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. Northern Colorado is known for its natural beauty, economic vitality, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities.

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research40

% Teaching50

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/08/2024

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date08/16/2025

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Political Science at Colorado State University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American politics with a specialization in political communication. We are open with respect to theoretical orientation, substantive focus, and methodological approaches, and encourage applicants with a broad array of expertise in political communication in the US to apply.

The Department values both strong teaching and research. Successful candidates will be expected to offer courses in the American politics curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an upper-division undergraduate course in political communication. Additional teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s interests and expertise as well as departmental needs. The normal teaching load is 2-2.

Faculty members are also expected to advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; demonstrate an active research agenda; and provide service to the department, college, university, and community.

Approximately one-third of undergraduate political science majors at CSU are first-generation college students. The Department offers programs of study leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The doctoral degree emphasizes the study of environmental politics and policy.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Primary teaching and/or scholarly emphasis in American Politics

• Evidence of an active research agenda focused on political communication in the US

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness including the capacity to teach an upper division undergraduate course on political communication in the US

• PhD in Political Science or related field by August 16, 2025

• Ability to enhance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion reflecting Departmental and institutional values

Preferred Job Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by September 8th, 2024. Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application outlining teaching interests and research agenda as well as a brief statement on how your teaching, research and/or service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion;

• Curriculum vitae (Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.);

• Graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable at the initial stage of the search);

• Evidence of demonstrated or potential teaching effectiveness (syllabi, teaching evaluations, letters of observation);

• One sample of published or presented work; and

• The names and contact information of three professional referees who will be emailed immediately upon submission of an application with a request to submit a letter of reference.

Please note that a complete application consists of the requested materials and three letters of reference. Your referees will be emailed a request for a letter of reference immediately upon submission of your application.

As such, applicants should allow sufficient time for their letters to be submitted by September 15th, 2024 to ensure full consideration.

Application materials of semi-finalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty in the Department of Political Science. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Robert Duffy (Robert.Duffy@colostate.edu)

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Search ContactRobert Duffy; robert.duffy@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Successful candidates will be expected to offer courses in the American Politics curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an upper division undergraduate course in U.S. political communication. Additional teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s interests and expertise as well as departmental needs. The normal teaching load is 2-2.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

Faculty members are expected to develop an active research agenda.

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

Faculty members are expected to provide service to the degree program, school, college, university, and community.

Percentage Of Time10

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Publication 1

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Sample Syllabus or syllabi

Optional Documents