Assistant Professor of Political Science and MPA
College of Charleston
Posted on Nov 4, 2025
Assistant Professor of Political Science and MPA
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| Internal Title | Assistant Professor of Political Science and MPA |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Tenure-track |
| School/Area | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Political Science |
| Position Description | Assistant Professor of Political Science (Environmental Policy), College of Charleston Department of Political Science The Master of Public Administration Program and the Department of Political Science at the College of Charleston invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in environmental policy and politics beginning August 16, 2026. The ideal candidate will have the skills necessary to teach the public policy core course and elective courses on environmental law/policy in our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program. Undergraduate teaching requirements include a US-focused environmental policy course as well as American government and introductory courses in public administration and policy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3-3 course load, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to the governance of the MPA program. A PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.cofc.edu/ and submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a sample publication/example of scholarly research, a teaching portfolio (with teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including, but not limited to, course syllabi and course evaluations), and three reference letters. The Political Science Department has 21 full-time faculty, over 360 undergraduate majors (http://polisci.cofc.edu/), and a Geography Minor (http://geography-minor.cofc.edu/). The department also supports a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (http://puba.cofc.edu/) and a Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (http://mes.cofc.edu/) program. The Department of Political Science is committed to the rigorous study of politics, power, and place, expanding opportunities for learning and service, career preparation, and civic participation locally and globally. The College of Charleston is located in historic downtown Charleston in a coastal metropolitan area of 870,000. The College is a public, liberal arts and sciences institution with a student body consisting of approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students, including 20% of whom identify as minorities and 140 international students from 34 different countries. Additional information about the institution, the student body, and the surrounding area is available athttps://www.cofc.edu/. Questions about the search can be directed to the department chair, Dr. Hollis France (franceh@cofc.edu), or Dr. LaTasha Chaffin (chaffinly@cofc.edu), Director of the MPA program and chair of the search committee. Review of applications will begin on November 27 and continue until the position is filled. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Posting Date | 11/03/2025 |
| Closing Date | 12/03/2025 |
| Open Until Filled? | No |
| Posting Number | F2016477P |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17300 |
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