GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY University System of Georgia ...

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Search #59346
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Political Science
Georgia Southern University invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor
of Political Science with an emphasis in justice studies. Georgia Southern University
(www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving
nearly 20,000 students in fall 2010, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a
major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more
than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels
through eight colleges. In 2011, Georgia Southern was named the fourth most popular university in the
country in the U.S. News & World Report's "Top 20 Most Popular Universities." The nearly 700 acre
park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and
Hilton Head Island.
Within this setting, the Justice Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program that provides a
comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and the law. The program offers a bachelor’s degree
(B.S.J.S) and enrolls over 350 majors. The Department of Political Science also houses degrees in
Political Science and Public Administration. Graduate level teaching in the Master of Public
Administration or the interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Social Science program is expected.
Position Description. Reporting to the chair, the Assistant Professor of Political Science with an emphasis
in justice studies position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal
degree. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of required and elective courses in the
Justice Studies program and an occasional graduate course. He/she will also be expected to advise
students and assist in the governance of the program as well as pursue an active research agenda. The
position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Criminology, Political Science, Sociology, or related
field by August 1, 2012
• Some teaching experience
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research
• Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• The field of specialization within Criminal Justice is open; however, teaching and/or research
interests in violence, victimology, juvenile delinquency, issues of crime and justice, community
and rural justice, and/or criminal justice policy are preferred
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate research methods
• Active research agenda and record or willingness to engage in funded and applied research
Screening of applications begins October 15, 2011, and continues until the position is filled. The position
starting date is August 1, 2012. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications
cited above; curriculum vitae; statements of teaching and research philosophies; a writing sample;

teaching evaluations and sample syllabi; and three letters of recommendation. Other documentation may
be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in
diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Catherine Marcum, Search Chair
Department of Political Science
Search #59346
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8101
Statesboro GA 30460-8101
Electronic mail: cmarcum@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0571
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or
http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/polisci/. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are
committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The
names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public
inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to
participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.