Assistant Professor-FixedTerm East Lansing, Michigan, United States Political Science 10038676 Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Faculty Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Oct 15 2025 Closing at: Oct 14 2027 - 23:55 EDT 70000.00-85000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Social Science 1087447
Working/Functional Title Assistant Professor - Fixed Term Position Summary Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Political Science at Michigan State University is seeking to hire a 9-month academic year, fixed-term
system professor at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of political theory. In particular, the Department seeks a candidate whose research and teaching focus on philosophy. The candidate will primarily teach courses and mentor students at the undergraduate level, and those who can discuss efforts to promote the study of political theory among undergraduates will be highly favored. In addition to teaching
responsibilities, the successful candidate will serve as Assistant Director of the LeFrak Forum. In this role, they will help shape the vision of the Forum, organize conferences and lecture series, coordinate academic community events for undergraduates, and plan trips and enrichment opportunities for LeFrak Fellows. Evaluation for this position will be based on demonstrated success in teaching as well as in
potential for the effective administration of the LeFrak Forum. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Political Theory or related field. Minimum Requirements Completed
PhD by the date of employment. Teaching experience related to political philosophy. Desired Qualifications Potential contributions to broad, department-level programming, for students and the external community, exploring how Political Theory contributes to broader understandings of political and economic systems. Potential for obtaining external funding to support LeFrak programming. Potential for high-quality
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