Job Summary
Purdue University’s Department of Political Science is seeking to hire a Clinical Assistant Professor in American Political Institutions. Clinical positions at Purdue are non-tenure track positions devoted to the practice and scholarship of teaching and engagement with three-year renewable contracts and a pathway to promotion to ranks of Clinical Associate and Clinical Full Professor.
Principal Duties
The person holding this position will teach courses on American political institutions in the Department of Political Science and teach some courses each year in the College of Liberal Arts’ award-winning Cornerstone Program. The ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas is particularly welcome: Presidency, Bureaucracy, Courts, American Constitutionalism, Public Law, and/or Public Policy. In addition, the person holding this position will engage with communities of practice and students to develop experiential learning opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. Those with prior experience interning or working in a national or subnational American political institution are especially encouraged to apply. The standard load for Clinical faculty is four courses per semester. A portion of the workload may be fulfilled through administrative or engagement roles such as managing the Department’s internships or other similar programs.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet all requirements for the Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must have expertise in American political institutions. This position requires strong communication skills, an interest in contributing to the development and growth of student-focused programs, and evidence of preparation to teach high quality courses.
The College and University
The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University has embarked on a multi-year hiring strategy to address grand challenges in society and connect with innovative initiatives across campus. Positioned at the intersection of liberal arts and STEM, the college leverages Purdue’s strengths to propel graduates towards new advances in our disciplines. It houses the nationally recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, which challenges students to become independent thinkers, preparing them to become bold, visionary leaders.
Purdue University is Indiana’s public land-grant university and a world-class research and teaching institution. In 2023, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Purdue among the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation. A member of the Association of American Universities, the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the American Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Purdue has outstanding academic programs in the colleges and schools of agriculture, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, management, pharmacy, technology, science, and veterinary medicine. The University also has a rich culture of interdisciplinary research, engagement, and translation, which is supported by university-wide institutes and centers. Purdue is home to nearly 2,900 full-time faculty and post-doctoral researchers, enrolls a diverse student body of over 10,500 graduate students and 35,000 undergraduate students. Purdue is in West Lafayette/Lafayette community with an abundance of activities, high quality of life, and reasonable cost of living.
Application Procedures
To apply, please visit careers.purdue.edu and apply to position 30253. Applications must be submitted online and include: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover letter of interest that includes a statement describing how the applicant experience and training fit the principal duties and qualifications of the position, 3) a teaching statement. Finalists may be required to submit additional materials, including letters of recommendation from three academic references and transcripts. This position requires a background check.
Screening of applicants will begin on April 8 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact search committee chair Keith Shimko at kshimko@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.