Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor – U.S. Politics / Pre-law Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor – U.S. Politics / Pre-law Studies

The Department of Political Science at Presbyterian College invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor / instructor position (with the possibility of renewal) in the field of U.S. politics and to serve as the College’s Director of Pre-law Studies with a start date of August 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching an introductory course in U.S. government and various courses for the Pre-law Studies minor. Successful candidates will also direct the College’s established pre-law program and serve as advisor to Pre-law Studies minors. The ideal candidate will also be able to teach courses outside of pre-law studies or judicial politics, including contributing other classes to the major and in inter-disciplinary areas. Successful applicants must display a strong enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to both service and scholarship. Ph.D. preferred, but ABD will be considered at the rank of instructor versus assistant professor.

Submission of application materials by electronic mail is strongly encouraged. Interested individuals should provide, at a minimum, a letter stating interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions, and three letters of recommendation. Materials should be sent to Dr. Erin McAdams at provost@presby.edu. For specific questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. David Liu, chair of the Political Science department, directly at zliu@presby.edu.

Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina and about one hour from Columbia, South Carolina. The region offers abundant opportunity for social and recreational activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.

The Department of Political Science is one of the largest in terms of students on campus, and it typically graduates between fifteen and twenty students each year. The department has five current faculty members, and the teaching load is seven courses per academic year (4:3). For more information about the position, the Department of Political Science, or Presbyterian College, please see our web site at www.presby.edu.

Presbyterian College is an EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. PC is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.