Assistant​/Associate Professor - Political Science; Public Administration

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Political Science (Public Administration)

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290841

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities  rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia s Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship
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Based on the recent Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

The Department of Political Science seeks applicants for a 10-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to support the department s Public Administration programs (Master s and Doctoral). The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Those interested in serving as the DPA Program Coordinator are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Political Science Department is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences which has more than 100 faculty and half a dozen staff members committed to academic success across six academic departments and three interdisciplinary programs. The Political Science Department is home to four degree programs (Political Science B.A., Organizational Leadership B.S., MPA, and DPA), 15 full-time faculty, and more than 500 students.

The department is a campus leader with applied research as well as experiential learning and works closely with VSU s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact. Our faculty are experts in their respective fields and boast an impressive record of supporting student success. Faculty teach online and in-person courses and scheduling varies based on departmental needs.

An online application is required. For full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by November 10, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Joseph Robbins, Head, via email at jwrobbins or phone .

Application Materials Should Include

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of current and future research
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address).

Department Summary

Teaching, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester if a faculty member is only teaching graduate courses; otherwise, the standard teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Primary teaching responsibility will be in the Public Administration programs. The ideal candidate will teach courses in Nonprofit Management, Research Methods, and other courses relevant to the candidate s expertise.

Course delivery is primarily online although F2F instruction will also be required. The position could have secondary teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate Political Science or Organizational Leadership programs. Opportunities to lead community-based research or applied research projects through the…