Instructor Political Science and Public Administration at University of North Florida

DepartmentPolitical Science & Public Administration ChairCompensationNegotiableGeneral Description/Primary Purpose:The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 12-month non-tenure earning Instructor of American Politics. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load and service.Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.Working Hours: VariesSupervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.Required Licensure: N/AAnticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3 2026.Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Political Science Government or a related discipline is required by August 3 2026.Preferred Qualifications / Skills:Experience teaching large in-person sections of introductory courses in American government.Experience teaching upper division courses in American politics (particularly Political Psychology Presidency and Congress) and social science research methods.Additional Application Materials Required:Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:Cover letterCurrent curriculum vitaeUnofficial transcriptsEvidence of teaching effectivenessName phone number and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.Additional Requirements:Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.Passport (all pages including blank pages) andForm DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not upload an explanation)Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on January 21 2026.Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have any questions about this position please contact Dr. Nicholas Seabrook at .About the Department: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA) Public Administration (MPA) and International Affairs (MAIA) as well as minors in Political Science Public Administration Public Service Leadership and Political Campaigns. The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL) a highly ranked full-service survey research facility as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) and the Pre-Law Program.For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration visit: of UnderstandingThis position requires a background conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorPursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35 this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g. passport) may be required based on form responses.Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens. Key Skills General Maintenance,ABB,Corporate Risk Management,Fleet,Interventional Cardiology,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1