Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Job at Roanoke College, Salem, VA

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  • Roanoke College
  • Salem, VA

Job Description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

The Position

The Department of Public Affairs at Roanoke College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Political Science beginning in August 2025 and ending in May 2026. This is a full-time position with a teaching load of eight courses or course-equivalents during the academic year. Visiting positions may be extended for up to two additional years contingent on performance and the needs of the program and College.

We seek candidates who have broad training in American Politics. The successful candidate will also contribute courses to the General Education curriculum. We also seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and will embrace Roanoke College’s commitment to academic innovation and transformative learning experiences. ABD’s will be considered.

The Public Affairs Department administers majors in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, and Criminal Justice. In addition to excellent teaching and collegiality, the Public Affairs Department supports and expects active professional participation and research along with service to the department and the College. Visiting Professors are eligible to receive departmental funds and to apply for most of the College’s internal grants in support of their teaching and research.

The Public Affairs Department administers majors in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, and Criminal Justice. In addition to excellent teaching and collegiality, the Public Affairs Department supports and expects active professional participation and research. Visiting Professors are eligible to receive departmental funds and to apply for most of the College’s internal grants in support of their research and teaching.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We seek candidates with interests in mentoring under-represented students, diversifying curricular offerings, or sponsoring diverse community engagement. In support of Roanoke College’s goal of championing access, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, applicants are asked to address their potential contributions in support of a diverse community in their cover letters.

Applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, evidence of highly effective teaching or potential or such , and contact information for three potential references, at least one of which should address teaching to JobScore. Letters of recommendation from those references may be required for candidates who advance to the second round of the search.

Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to adminpublicaffairs AT roanoke DOT edu.

Job Tags

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