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Political Science and Global Affairs (American Politics), Tenure-Track Faculty
Employer MTSU Jobs Location Murfreesboro, TN Closing date Oct 9, 2025
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Specialty Global Affairs & Engagement Position Type Faculty / Professor / Lecturer Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type Other
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Job Title
Political Science and Global Affairs (American Politics), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department Political and Global Affairs
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Political and Global Affairs at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#128170) in American politics at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.
The department is searching for a dynamic teacher and emerging researcher who can contribute to American politics courses across multiple concentrations in our department. Applicants should be able to teach lower and upper division courses in American politics, such as the presidency, Congress, political parties, and public opinion. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, professional research, and service.
To learn more about our department, please visit
Required Education
A terminal degree in political science is required by the appointment date.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: - Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 11/03/2025
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