Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of Political ScienceUnited States|req4930Posted on: 9/1/2026 Back to SearchAssistant Professor of Political ScienceWe are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Political Science at Belmont University. Employment Type FacultyInternal Job CategoryTenure Track (Faculty)Full-TimeDepartmentPolitical ScienceHours N/APrimary Duties
andResponsibilities: Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Science. The appointment will begin on August 1, 2027. We seek candidates with specializations in comparative politics, especially Asian or Latin American politics, and in political economy, though we will
consider candidates with other specializations that align with departmental needs and priorities.Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate political science and general education courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service, and the duties listed below:Complete 24 workload hours, or the equivalent, per academic
year. Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in department, college, and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise students in course selection and degree completion. Participate in a local church or faith
community and engage with the broader community.Abide by all relevant university, college, and department procedures and policies. Manage the online grading system.Submit book orders in a timely manner. Maintain regular office hours.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Because all
Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, the University particularly seeks applicants who demonstrate an interest in and ability to collaborate on course design and teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in the program.Application Requirements:During the application process, applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, a
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