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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Political Science

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$5,500/course

Description

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University is seeking part-time, non-tenure track faculty appointments at the rank of Adjunct Lecturer.

Duties and responsibilities include teaching in our Master of Arts in Public Policy program in various formats, such as in-person, hybrid, and online. Specific public policy course topics include statistics, economics, health, environment, housing, energy, law and other specialized topics related to public policy. MA in Public Policy or a related field with professional and teaching experience is required. PhD, JD or ABD (with or without MPP) in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field, and demonstrated evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the university level is preferred.

Applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis to meet Departmental needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Policy or related field with professional and teaching experience.

+ Ability to teach courses including statistics, economics, health, environment, housing, energy, and other specialized topics related to public policy.

+ Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

+ The ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ PhD, JD or ABD (with or without MPP) in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.

+ Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, collegial, and inclusive environment.

+ Relevant public policy/administration work experience in government, non profit, and private sector organizations.

+ Demonstrated integration of professional development and applied practices into course instruction.

Application Instructions

Please upload:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum vitae or resume

3. A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught

4. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness (evaluations), if available.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the M.A. in Public Policy program director, Dr. Serena Clark at [email protected] .

Special Notes:

+ This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

+ This is a FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

+ Successful candidates must clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

About the Department:

The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in research and scholarship, graduate student training, undergraduate teaching and learning, public outreach, and the promotion of responsible citizenship. It contributes to the generation of knowledge about politics and aims to deepen scholarly and public understanding of political institutions and the citizenry. The department seeks to prepare students for successful careers in government, academics, and the private sector. In addition to the M.A. in Public Policy program, the Department administers B.A. and Ph.D. programs in Political Science, as well as an M.A. in Political Psychology. It is home to 14 tenured and tenure-track faculty, roughly 600 undergraduate majors and minors, staff, Political Science graduate students, and several non-tenure track full-time lecturers. The Department is ranked in the top 30 Political Science graduate programs in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, and the dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty produce high-quality research that is consistently published in top-rated journals. http://www.stonybrook.edu/polsci/

About the College:

As part of a great research university, the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University focuses on scholarly creativity, connecting our disciplines of fine arts; humanities; social, behavioral and natural sciences; and mathematics with medicine, technology, culture, education, business and environment. As the largest College for the campus, we help students and faculty begin a lifetime of learning and discovery by exploring new ideas that drive innovation and inspiration across all sectors of society. http://www.stonybrook.edu/cas/

Campus Description:

Stony Brook University, one of two flagships within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is one of America’s most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence, and an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world. After more than 60 years of existence, it is ranked among the top 100 universities in the nation and the top 25 public universities in the nation. It is a member of the prestigious invitation-only Association of American Universities, composed of the top 66 leading research institutions in North America. As Long Island’s largest single-site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part-time employees, including 2,800 faculty and nearly 27,000 students — including almost 18,000 undergraduates — and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island’s beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island’s premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.