Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science | Eastern Oregon University Job at Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR

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  • Eastern Oregon University
  • La Grande, OR

Job Description

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science to join the Politics, Policy, and Public Administration (PPPA) program during the 2024-2025 academic year.

The ideal candidate will bring general expertise to teach a range of upper and lower division topics within the discipline, including political philosophy, U.S. and comparative governmental systems, political culture, budgetary politics, and other courses within the candidate's field of experience. Opportunity also exists to teach courses in Public Administration and graduate courses in the online MPA program.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate competence in teaching students on campus and online, bringing a dynamic, student-centered pedagogy. We seek individuals with a demonstrated commitment to building student agency through high impact pedagogy, making college success possible for at-risk students, and creating inclusive college cultures that represent the values and experiences of all students.

The PPPA program currently offers a baccalaureate major and minor, both online and on campus, both of which serve as prelaw and public policy pathways for EOU students. Political Science courses are an integral component of EOU's general education curriculum, which support the University's commitment to civic engagement within a liberal arts education.


The position is a full-time, nine-month faculty appointment, at the Assistant Professor level. Position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). This is a fixed-term, non tenure-track faculty position, and the duration is expected to be one academic year.

Appointment begins September 16, 2024.

Review of applications will begin on June 6, 2024. Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may not be given full considerations

About Eastern Oregon University

Set in an historic small town, nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains and surrounded by fertile farmlands and breathtaking mountain wilderness, Eastern Oregon University is a great place to work. Eastern Oregon University is committed to students with roots in the inter-mountain rural East. A small intimate academic community, Eastern Oregon was ranked number two in the nation by Consumers Digest magazine as "Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities". With only two thousand students on campus, small intimate classes, and 350 faculty and staff who are passionate about undergraduate and graduate education and serving our rural region, EOU is a very special place.The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs, including: 23 bachelor's degrees and partnership programs offering two bachelor's degrees in nursing and five bachelor's degrees in agriculture; more than 40 different minors; multiple pre-professional programs; and three master's degrees in business, teaching and science in education. Moreover, EOU is recognized as a national leader in distance education, offering extended opportunities for over two thousa ... nd additional students at 13 centers throughout the state and beyond.Working in an environment where ideas are important, where critical thinking and collaboration are valued, can be exciting, rewarding and challenging. At EOU, you'll work with bright, diverse, and dedicated people, all of whom share a deeply personal commitment to advance and sustain a very special learning environment.

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