Assistant Professor at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

Political Science-1093

Requisition Number:

F_240104

Posting Open Date:

08/07/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

09/16/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Race and Ethnic Politics. The position is open with respect to particular subfields, though candidates with an interest in or research focus in public policy are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including coursework related to race and ethnic politics/public policy, support and contribute to the department's research mission, and undertake service contributions commensurate with position and rank.


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to achieve a working and learning environment that is open to all people. Diversity is the hallmark of great institutions of learning and has long been one of the strengths of our society. Dignity and respect for all in the UNL community are the responsibility of each individual member of the community. The realization of that responsibility across the campus is critical to UNL's success.


As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in political science, public policy or a related field. The Ph.D. must be in hand by August 18, 2025.


• Demonstrated record of scholarship in Race and Ethnic Politics.


• Documented experience and/or interest in teaching courses in Race and Ethnic Politics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research interests in public policy.


• Experience teaching public policy process and public policy evaluation courses.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Letter of interest.


2. Curriculum vitae.


3. Research, teaching, and service statements. Combine into a single document and attach as "Other Document."

In addition, three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Recommenders should submit letters to David Csontos, Office Associate for the Department of Political Science, at
dcsontos2@unl.edu.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Carolyn Kollmann

ckollmann2@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

08/18/2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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