Job no: 497810
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty
Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor, Political Science
Jacksonville State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Department of Sociology and Political Science. The start date is Fall of 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with a primary teaching focus, carrying a 4/4 teaching load. The successful candidate will have a background in Public Law and American government, with a strong foundation in law and legal studies.
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Review of applications will begin Monday, October 6, 2025.
About the Program
The Political Science Program has a rich history of mentoring students across numerous interests to achieve their goals. Students have been selected for the American Bar Foundations Summer Research Fellowship, an internship with the Governor of Alabama, an internship with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, and more.
About the College
The Jacksonville State University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers top-quality academic programs through traditional classroom, hybrid, and online course offerings to prepare 21st century professionals for immediate careers in criminal justice and forensics, emergency management and disaster preparedness, politics and public administration, psychology, sociology, social work, military and veteran services.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised: Aug 22 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 05 2025 Central Daylight Time
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