The Department of Political Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a full-time, one-year faculty position for the 2023-24 academic year. The position is a one-year, non-tenure-track appointment beginning August 15, 2023. While this position is currently being filled as a temporary position with an end date, it has the potential to become a regular ongoing appointment.

We are looking for a colleague to teach graduate courses in our Master of Public Administration program and undergraduate political science courses. Candidates with an MPA and significant experience working in the public and/or nonprofit sectors are encouraged to apply. The anticipated teaching load is four courses per semester.

The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of the University community and to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds through a welcoming and supportive environment. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

The Department of Political Science offers Bachelor's degrees in Political Science, International Affairs, Professional Legal Studies, Legal Studies, and Philosophy and a Master's degree in Public Administration. The department currently has over 275 undergraduate majors matriculating through its programs. For more information on our department and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.wku.edu/political-science/.

Ph.D. or ABD in Political Science, Public Administration, or related field at the time of appointment OR MPA with a minimum of two years professional experience in the public and/or nonprofit sectors.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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