Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science

4 weeks ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Political Science. The appointment will be at the rank of advanced Associate or Full Professor, tenurable in the department of Political Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty position will be on a 9-month pay basis, converted to an 11-month pay basis as Department Chair.

The department chair provides academic and administrative leadership within the department and is responsible for spearheading the unit's strategic goals, overseeing the budget, facilitating the academic programs, communicating with internal and external personnel, and supporting faculty in efforts to secure external funds.

Requirements
Ph.D. in political science or a related social science discipline. Administrative expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students are essential. A strong record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence is required, as the chair is expected to maintain an active research agenda and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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