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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Political Science & Public Management

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab.


If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Unofficial Transcript" tab before finalizing and submitting your application.


You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Applications taken online only at

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University, a TBR institution, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age
in its program and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director, Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 4457, Browning Building Room 7A, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7178.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2012599Faculty
Working Title Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Political Science & Public Management
Pay Rate Salary is determined by the department and based on course load.
Regular/Temporary Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment Temporary
Contract Period
Employment Category
Adjunct Position? Yes
Position Summary Information

Position Summary
Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-time Instructor in the Department of Political Science & Public Management. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach political science courses in any of the following sub-fields: American government and politics, international relations, or comparative politics.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach political science courses pending the needs of the department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
.
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Political Science.
- The J.D. substitutes for the Ph.D. in Political Science as the minimum qualification for legal studies courses in Political Science including:  Introduction to the Law, Legal Research and Writing,  Legal Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Family Law, and Juvenile Law 
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/16/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab.


If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application.


You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Applications taken online only at

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University, a TBR institution, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age
in its program and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director, Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 4457, Browning Building Room 7A, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7178.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Ph.D. in Political Science?
    • Yes.
    • No.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3