College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Political Science, Adjunct Faculty
Faculty Position: Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty in Political Science for Law Courses
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty (contingent on need) to teach courses in Constitutional Law (I: Development of the Legal System and II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties) and International Law and Organization.
Appointment begins January 2025 and is eligible for renewal.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Successful candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in political science with experience teaching law courses or a Juris Doctor (JD). Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver classes utilizing non-traditional pedagogies is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning, which includes the presentation of ideas in ways that are appropriate for a variety of learners and that show sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship and collaborative work.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the college’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in teaching.
Application Process
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit:
- Letter of application: The application letter should discuss specifically how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Curriculum Vitae: including the names and addresses of three references.
- Statement of teaching philosophy: Discuss how you support a diverse student body in your classroom.
The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed on the university's About page.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to Amy Hedrick, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at amy.hedrick@lr.edu.
About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks to become a reputable, distinctive home for scholarly and vocational transformation for service in the world. The CHSS faculty is committed to mentorship, transformation, empowerment, care and the active and reflective promotion of justice in the world. The college includes programs and coursework in criminal justice, sociology, history, political science, psychology, religious studies, philosophy and world languages.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional campus centers in Asheville, NC, and Columbia, SC, which include the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS). Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000.
The university now offers more than 50 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs to approximately 2400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community and promote responsible leadership for service worldwide. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds. Please visit our About page to learn more about the university.
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