Job Description
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Department: CAS Political Science
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Political Science to begin August 16, 2025. The appointment will be at the rank of advanced Associate or Full Professor, tenurable in the department of Political Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty position will be on a 9-month pay basis, converted to an 11-month pay basis as Department Chair.
The department chair provides academic and administrative leadership within the department and is responsible for spearheading the unit’s strategic goals, overseeing the budget, facilitating the academic programs (including undergraduate, Masters, and doctoral degree programs), communicating with internal and external personnel for development purposes, and supporting faculty in efforts to secure external funds.
Required Education and Experience Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications Qualifications include administrative expertise and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, consistent with the expectations and mission of a Research 1 University. Candidates should have a strong record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence commensurate with appointment as a tenured faculty member, as the chair is expected to maintain an active research agenda and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
We seek a dynamic scholar and visionary leader with a Ph.D. in political science, or a related social science discipline, plus years of academic experience as required by policy for faculty rank.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a cover letter, statement of leadership philosophy (please upload this statement in the applicant documents section utilizing the "Other Supporting Documents option) , CV, and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted for candidates on the short list.
Please send any nominations to Brent Simpson, (bts@sc.edu), incoming Interim Department Chair and Chair of the Search Committee, by September 15. Any questions about the position should also be sent to Brent Simpson.
To apply, please visit: EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Full time, Part time, Interim role,