The College of Professional Studies (CPS) of The George Washington University invites applications from qualified applicants for this Assistant Professor, full-time fiscal year faculty position at the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM). This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with an initial appointment period of three years, beginning as early as Fall 2024.

The GSPM master's degrees in Political Management and Legislative Affairs educate students in applied politics, as they relate to campaigns and elections, advocacy and lobbying, political leadership and strategic communications. There are four degree programs within the Graduate School of Political Management: Political Management in, Legislative Affairs, Strategic Public Relations, and a Spanish-language degree in Political Communication and Strategic Governance. For more information on the program and/or GSPM, see.

The faculty member is responsible for teaching five courses per academic year; undertaking ; sponsoring, supporting, and collaborating with fellow scholars through the CPS Visiting Scholars-Practitioners Program; participating in public thought leadership and media opportunities; facilitating experiential learning opportunities for students (e.g., capstones, internships, study abroad, residencies); and participating in the advancement of CPS's mission via service. The faculty member may also assist the Program Directors in efforts to recruit, advise, and engage students and develop and refine program curricula. Modalities of course offerings (face-to-face, online, and hybrid) will be determined at the discretion of the University.

Applicants must have: 1) an advanced degree such as a PhD, MA, a law degree, or other relevant degree in Political Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment; 2) experience in the field of applied politics (e.g. state and federal electoral campaigns, political offices, congressional fellowships, government relations, policy advocacy and research); 3) demonstrated ability to teach graduate level courses in political management and/or legislative affairs; 4) demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and any additional materials to demonstrate teaching proficiency Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

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