FA27-039: Instructor - Political Science in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Position Title
Instructor

Hiring Unit
Political Science

Job Description/Responsibilities
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a full-time Instructor to teach undergraduate students in our Political Science program. The candidate is expected to teach courses in Data Analytics, American Politics and International Relations (4-4 teaching load). All full-time instructors are expected to participate in Student Engagement, Professional Development, and/or Faculty Development activities.

About the College and University

SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and equity-minded campus. To further this commitment, our strategic plan prioritizes the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty dedicated to inclusive excellence and equitable education for all students. Candidates considered for this position, must be committed to supporting this critical institutional work. SIUE nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage in the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit: SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans.

Terms of Appointment
Academic term, 9-month contract with an appointment 100% in political science.

Beginning date of appointment is August 2027.

Source of Funds
State

Salary
Salary range will be $48,000 - $62,000 for a 9-month contract. Excellent benefits package included. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Political Science is preferred but a doctoral degree in a similar academic discipline will be considered by the hiring committee.
• The candidate must be able to teach data analytics (quantitative research design and statistics) to undergraduate students enrolled in the mandatory political science methods course.
• ABD candidates are encouraged to apply but must have completed the doctoral degree by May 31, 2028.

Qualifications

• Candidates with prior teaching experience and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness are strongly preferred.
• Priority will be given to candidates who show evidence of their ability to teach both face-to-face and online courses.
• Preference will be given to candidates able to offer a course on Congress.
• Candidates also able to teach one or more of the following: U.S. Foreign Policy, Political Economy or International Organizations and contribute to other departmental teaching needs will be particularly competitive.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated interest in working with and teaching diverse students.
• The ability to teach courses related to the politics of diversity or identity would be an asset.

Applications must include a letter of application, vitae, a one-to-two-page statement of teaching interests and previous teaching evaluations (if available), transcripts (unofficial is fine until otherwise requested), and the names and contact information for three references. Letters from these references are not required at this stage but are welcome.

Please address questions about the position to:

Dr. Suranjan Weeraratne, Search Committee Chair

sweerar@siue.edu

This institution is using lnterfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Application Deadline
We are currently accepting applications. For optimal consideration in the first pool, all application materials must be received by November 30th, 2026. A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfying all legal requirements as set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in regard to employability in the United States. SIUE makes no representation, warranty, or agreement that third parties, including government agencies, will approve submitted documents, applications, or petitions for an H-1B visa or Optional Practical Training.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. The State of Illinois requires that immigrant employees achieve H-1 status before they become eligible for certain benefits.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.

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