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Posting Number: 494047
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department/School:
Political Science Department, School of Liberal Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$75,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The Political Science Department at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science position in International Relations and Public Policy beginning Fall 2027. We are seeking a broadly trained candidate who can teach introductory and advanced courses in international relations (including political economy) and public policy (including global health and healthcare policy). This position requires the ability and willingness to teach classes broadly across the discipline.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science in hand before the start date of the appointment. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level is required.
Essential Functions:
The teaching load will be 3-4, but faculty who achieve and maintain an outstanding record of scholarship may be eligible for a 3-3 teaching load. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in service activities for our students, Marist University, and the community.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Political Science conferred by the time of appointment
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Writing Sample & Three Professional References.
The deadline to submit an application will be Thursday, October 15th, 2026.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
About the Department/School:
The Political Science Department includes 8 faculty members and offers a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Political Science. The department contributes substantially to our interdisciplinary programs in Africana Studies, American Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The Political Science Department is housed in the School of Liberal Arts, which includes departments in English, History, World Languages & Cultures, and Philosophy & Religious Studies. The School of Liberal Arts is also home to the Hudson River Valley Institute and the Marist Institute for Public Opinion.
The Political Science Department and the School of Liberal Arts are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.
About Marist University:
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit
Type of Position:
Full-time Faculty
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
9
Work Schedule:
Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, and other activities as needed. Flexible work schedule, course schedule varies each semester.
Location:
Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.
Advertised: July 31, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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