028-27 INSTRUCTOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted no later than February 1, 2027 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Political Science program has three full-time faculty lines covering the standard subfields of Political Science. The program has three tracks: Political Science, and Government for Education, and International Studies. It averages about 30 majors at any given time. Political Science courses also satisfy general education requirements and electives for other majors. The program is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, a 14-member division which includes Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of a lower division course on American government every semester; one section of an upper division course in Political Philosophy every year; one section of an upper division course on American Political Thought every other year; and two to three courses a year of the candidate’s choice, with some preference given to being able to cover existing offerings in Constitutional Law and Indigenous Politics or develop upper-division electives in applied political theory. S/he will (a) teach a normal load of twelve (12) credit hours per semester; (b) maintain a continuous record of scholarly activity and research, preferably relating to Asia-Pacific Issues; and (c) perform university and community service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: (a) M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in Political Science or Government from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent (appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor requires a Ph.D. by August 2027); and (b) willingness to teach online.

Preferred: (a) Familiarity with issues of Pacific island societies; (b) teaching experience in some of the subject areas listed above; (c) experience teaching academically and culturally diverse populations, (d) ability to develop elective courses in applied political theory or political philosophy, (e) experience working and teaching in online learning programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG’s online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

(1) Letter of Intent, stating interest

(2) Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume

(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Prof. Arun Swamy, Chair, Political Science Search Committee at arswamy@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

WORK ELIGIBILITY:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 104, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).