POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Full-time, tenure track, assistant professor of American Politics and Administration in the Department of Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion.

DATE: Position available August 1, 2010.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Teach 4 courses per semester of undergraduate courses in political science and graduate courses in public administration. Distance education courses may also be included as part of the teaching assignment.

· The courses to be taught include: American Government, Presidency, and Public Administration

· Assist students before and after class as needed with course work concerns.

· Undergraduate and graduate student advising.

· Attend meetings as required by the Department of Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion and the School of Extended Learning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· PhD in Political Science, Public Policy, or Public Administration must be completed prior to appointment.

· Demonstrated ability to teach assigned courses

· Willingness to teach via distance education formats

· Demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of the issues affecting women and minorities

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits included.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application deadline is September 30, 2009. To apply, send hard copies of the following: letter of application, curriculum vita with list of five current references, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, evidence of teaching experience and excellence, and evidence of scholarly research potential to:

Rick Althaus, Search Chair

Department of Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion

Southeast Missouri State University

One University Plaza, MS 2920

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

Telephone: (573) 651-2700

Fax: (573) 651-2695

E-mail: ralthaus@semo.edu

Southeast Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.