Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Assistant/ Associate Professor of Political Science/American Politics
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department Department of Political Science & International Studies
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Faculty
Faculty Rank Open Rank
FLSA
Pay Range
Salary Range Assistant Professor $75,000 - $120,000; Associate Professor $80,000 - $130,000 based on discipline
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
This hire is for an Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor of Political Science with a focus on American Government and Politics, to begin in Fall 2026. The subfield is open to any area of American Government and Politics, and the successful candidate should be able to teach upper level and lower-level undergraduate political science courses. The successful candidate should also be able to teach political science qualitative and quantitative methods at the undergraduate level and play a role in developing graduate programs. Preferred ability to teach some combination of- black politics, courses in race, ethnicity and politics; public policy; state and local government; urban politics, political behavior. This person will also be responsible for initiating and participating in student centered activities. The successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda and should have a publication record commensurate with rank. These responsibilities will enhance our department's mission which is to-"Provide students with an excellent undergraduate education that will empower and prepare them with the skills and knowledge to lead the world."

Job Duties
• Develop and teach undergraduate and (occasionally) graduate political science courses; post grades in Canvas; and submit reports, midterm grades, final grades in a timely manner.
• Initiate and participate in student centered activities; advise and mentor students; hold regular office hours to aid and increase the opportunities for student success
• Contribute to the research and scholarship opportunities that will enhance the research efforts of the Department of Political Science and Economics
• Pursue an active research agenda, researching and publishing in area of expertise
• Actively participate in discipline by attending conferences, collaborating with colleagues and disseminating research
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community and profession that contributes to the mission of the Department and the University
• Attend departmental faculty meetings and serve on departmental committees as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Ability to use a computer with knowledge of Canvas and/or other Learning Management Systems

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or Related Field
• Record of research and publication and the execution of a research agenda appropriate for rank
• Demonstrated teaching excellence
• Commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Experience teaching a variety of courses at the college level - research methods, American politics at upper levels, Black politics
• Experience Initiating student-centered programs
• Established and ongoing record of scholarly research and publishing as appropriate for rank

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00418
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 02/17/2026
Best Consideration Date 04/21/2026
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Teaching Philosophy
Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A
   (Open Ended Question)
2. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
   • Career Fair
   • Morgan's Career Website
   • Another Job Website
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Word of Mouth
   • Other
3. * Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Writing Sample
6. Research Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Interest
2. Syllabus Sample
3. Supporting Document