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Furman University · 5 months ago

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Politics and International Affairs

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Furman University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Politics and International Affairs at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank with expertise in Political Thought. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year and engage with themes such as class, race, gender, identity, and democratic theory, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive academic community.

Higher Education

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teach five courses per year, including introductory and upper-level courses

Engage with class, race, gender, identity, or democratic theory

Contribute to the department's professional community and respect for diverse ideas

Qualification

. in Political SciencePolitical ThoughtContemporary Political TheoryTeaching PhilosophyResearch AgendaDiversity Engagement

Required

A Ph.D. degree in Political Science, Government, Politics, or a related field is required by August 1, 2026

Candidates who engage with class, race, gender, identity, or democratic theory are especially encouraged to apply

Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order listed: a letter of interest containing a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), sample syllabi (if available), at least one writing sample (preferably single-authored), and complete contact information for three references

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture

Company

Furman University

Furman University is a school in Greenville.

Founded in 1826

Greenville, South Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.furman.edu/

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