Job description

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Government & Justice Studies – 250750

Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in political science, public policy, or government is required at the time of appointment. A terminal J.D. is not sufficient.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The department is particularly interested in scholars who study campaigns & elections, immigration politics, media, American political development, and judicial politics/public law, however other areas of American politics will be considered.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu. Additional information about the University and the surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual hired in this position will contribute to the curriculum of lower and upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate courses based on their area of expertise and program needs. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester for faculty with an active research agenda.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Open Until Filled: No
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/15/2025

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