Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with Specialization in Law and Society 24/25
Company: California Polytechnic State University
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Probationary, Full Time
The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts
at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis
Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor with a
specialization in law and society or law and politics, to begin
September 16, 2024. Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field
is required at time of appointment. Evidence of strong teaching
skills and an active research program is required.Substantive areas
of expertise might include constitutional law, law and society, or
judicial politics, among others. The successful candidate should be
able to teach core undergraduate courses in law, such as Judicial
Process, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Civil Liberties,
Jurisprudence, and Constitutional Theory. Preference is given to
candidates with teaching and research interest in social justice
issues.An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Political Science or a
closely related field from an accredited institution or
international equivalent is required. Candidates nearing completion
of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof
that the doctorate has been completed prior to the start of the
appointment. The initial appointment is for two years, subject to
renewal.Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our
faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of
research/professional development (including publication), student
supervision and advising, and participation in service activities
at the department and college/university level. The typical
teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a
reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new
faculty establish an active program of research and professional
development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of
study.The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central
to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and
inclusive environment within the college and university. We value
our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while
striving to maintain an environment that is equitable, respectful,
and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly
demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning
objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present
clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work
as a faculty member.At California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that
embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of
our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people
together from different backgrounds and experiences fosters the
innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values
of free inquiry and reflection on impacts of cultural context,
mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental
responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to DEI informs our efforts in
recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State
University is an equal opportunity employer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS The person holding this position is considered a
'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of
employment.Following a conditional offer of employment, a
background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of
employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position
solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has
performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant
conviction history with specific job duties in the position being
sought.Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on
campus will be required to undergo a background check for any
position where a background check is required by law or that Cal
Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those
requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position
based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety
and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of
financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university
community.For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke &
tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a
healthy environment for all members of our community.In accordance
with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment
Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside
within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to
perform CSU related work outside of California.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Cal Poly Political Science Department
prides itself on its collegiality and commitment to excellence in
teaching and scholarship. The department serves approximately 350
majors, 180 minors, and 25 graduate students. At the undergraduate
level, the department offers concentrations in American Politics,
Global Politics, Pre-Law, and Individualized Courses of Study, as
well as minors in Law & Society, Political Science, and Global
Politics. It also administers a Master of Public Policy Program.
HOW TO APPLY To apply, please visit -http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ ,
complete a required online faculty application and apply to
-Requisition #529094 Please upload the following required materials
as part of the electronic application:
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Keywords: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo , Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with Specialization in Law and Society 24/25, Education / Teaching , San Luis Obispo, California
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