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Visiting Teaching Assistant Professors-American Politics/Public Law

University of Denver

The Department of Political Science consists of active scholars offering the Bachelor of Arts degree in political science within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Denver. Our undergraduate program serves approximately 200 majors as well as students across campus in the common curriculum. Our faculty value inclusive excellence and aim to create an academic experience that embraces and engages diverse perspectives and communities within an atmosphere of mutual respect. Our curriculum endeavors to develop students’ abilities to think critically, communicate clearly, write effectively, and develop compelling argumentation based on justifiable sources of empirical evidence and analytical reasoning.

Position Summary

The Department of Political Science invites applications for two (2) non-tenure track, full-time Visiting Teaching Assistant Professors in the fields of American politics and/or public law for the 2024-2025 academic year. The candidates hired will each teach the equivalent of eight courses in the fields of American politics and US public law over three quarters, including four (4) sections of Introduction to American Politics and/or Introduction to Law and Society. Candidates must be able to teach at least one of these introductory courses, as well as a variety of upper-division courses in American politics and/or public law. Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to constructively engaging students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Fulfillment of this position is contingent on available funding.

Essential Functions

  • Teach large introductory courses serving the common curriculum and major programs, such as Introduction to American Politics and/or Introduction to Law and Society.
  • Teach smaller upper-division courses in the field of American politics and/or public law.
  • Deploy best practices for integrating online learning tools, including the University of Denver’s online learning platform, Canvas, which the candidate will also use to meet various course ends such as disseminating syllabi, providing assignment feedback, and posting grades.
  • Hold regular office hours on campus to provide guidance and assistance to students enrolled in courses taught.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Advanced scholarly expertise in the fields of American politics and/or public law (e.g. ABD/PhD level).
  • Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to interact constructively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

  • ABD in political science or relevant area.
  • Experience teaching relevant undergraduate courses.
  • Experience using course management software as part of a conventional in-person class.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in political science or relevant interdisciplinary social sciences area (e.g. Jurisprudence and Social Policy doctoral program).
  • Experience teaching Introduction to American Politics, Introduction to Law and Society, and upper-division undergraduate courses in American politics and law.

Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 29, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.

Salary Range

The salary rate for this position is $50,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. CV

2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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