FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Faculty; 12 months; Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Political Science
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Political Science Department at Alma College in Alma, Michigan, invites applicants for a one-year, full-time Instructor (MA completed) or Lecturer (PhD completed) of Political Science. This is a full time, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2025. The standard teaching load for this position is six units throughout the academic year and may include teaching in different modalities.
Alma College is a small, rural, residential liberal arts college known for engaged learning experiences. For this position, the department seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to exciting, engaging pedagogies and topics. Preference will be given to candidates that can teach courses that complement existing departmental strengths in International Relations and American Politics, as well as courses within the major and Alma’s CORE Curriculum.
The Political Science Department at Alma College is committed to the preparation of knowledgeable, competent, and well-rounded graduates who reflect critically, serve ethically, and lead intentionally in a diverse world. This is a small department that works collaboratively to provide rigorous student-centered education in a residential setting with a deep commitment to quality liberal arts education.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must electronically submit an Alma College application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information (phone, email) of three references to the Alma College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs via the apply now button below. Review of applicants will begin on February 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
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