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Title: Asst Professor, Political Science

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Patrick Puckett

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University seeks applications for a faculty member in the Political Science Program at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning on or about August 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in American government and institutions. Previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in political science, public administration, government, public policy, public affairs, or a closely relate field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. The application review date is October 15, 2025; and the position begins August 2026.
Visit www.government.eku.edu for more information about the department.

The position serves the undergraduate political science program and other department programs, including the MPA Program. It requires the ability to develop and teach fully online classes. The successful candidate should be, or should have the potential to be, a high-quality teacher and an active scholar. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, including courses related to American Government and related institutions, in a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment

Experience: • Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities.

Job Duties:

• % - Maintain a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
• % - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area - (Essential)
• % - Develop and maintain an active research agenda - (Essential)
• % - Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities - (Essential)
• % - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applicants are also highly encouraged to submit teaching evaluations from prior courses and statements of their philosophy of teaching.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to Ozan Kalkan at kerem.kalkan@eku.edu.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.