Appalachian State University Visiting Lecture Position in American Politics/Political Behavior

Appalachian State University

Department of Government and Justice Studies

2018/19 Visiting Lecture Position in American Politics/Political Behavior


The Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University invites applications for a one-year faculty position in American Politics/Political Behavior with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: public opinion, voting/electoral politics, political psychology, and political communication. The ability to offer courses on gender, race, and/or ethnicity is a plus. Candidates should be on track to earn a Ph.D. prior to September 2019. The committee will begin reviewing applications March 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.


Appalachian State University is a member of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System, consistently ranking among the top regional universities in the South. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 18,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields.  The Department houses undergraduate programs in political science, public administration and criminal justice and graduate programs in political science and public administration. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Applicants must send a completed application consisting of a letter outlining teaching and research interests, a current vita, and three letters of recommendation. Inquiries and applications should be sent to Dr. Phillip J. Ardoin, Department of Government and Justice Studies, at gjs@appstate.edu. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Ardoin at the email listed. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. A review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.