Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Temporary Assistant Professor, Political Science and Peace Studies City Logan Campus Posted Date 9 hours ago(2/12/2025 4:58 PM) Requisition ID 2025-8847 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT-Logan Category (Portal Searching) Faculty Position Type Temporary Full-Time Job Classification Faculty Percent of Time or Hours per Week 100% Time College College of Humanities & Social Sci Department Political Science Advertised Salary $55,000, plus excellent benefits Telework Eligible No Overview

The Department of Political Science and the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University (USU) invite applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Political Science to serve as a Heravi Peace Fellow. Successful candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or a related field and should have demonstrated expertise in the interdisciplinary field of Peace Studies. The Fellow will teach introductory courses in international relations, international studies, and peacebuilding as well as an upper-division course in our Global Peacebuilding certificate program. Additionally, the Fellow is expected to take an active role in departmental and institute activities and outreach, as appropriate to interests and skills. This is a one-year term appointment at USU’s main campus in Logan. The successful applicant may expect an annual salary of $55,000 plus benefits as well as funds to present at a professional conference. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2025. 

 

Please direct questions to Dr. Colin Flint, Search Committee Chair, at colin.flint@usu.edu (Do not send application materials to this email address.)

 

Review of applications begins February 28, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Responsibilities Teach POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations Teach POLS 2500 Introduction to International Studies Teach PI 1010 Intro to Peacebuilding or another appropriate introductory course for the HPI Teach one upper-division course for the HPI (to be negotiated at time of hire). Please consult the USU catalog for information Conduct research in field of specialization Actively participate in departmental and institute activities and outreach  Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

A PhD in Political Science or related field with training in peacebuilding (awarded or expected to be awarded by August 1, 2025) Evidence of teaching excellence Evidence of scholarly productivity 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Specialization in International Studies or International Relations Educational and/or work background in peace studies or conflict transformation Ability to contribute to other units in the College or University  Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach: 

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate ProfileA cover letter that speaks to your effectiveness as a teacher and researcher and your specializations in both political science and peace studies to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary $55,000, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

College/Department Highlights

The Political Science Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in global fields of study. The faculty value high-quality research in keeping with the department’s research mission, but also place the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. Faculty for this position will be located at the main campus in Logan. For more information on the Political Science department and the Heravi Peace Institute, see our websites: https://chass.usu.edu/political-science/ and https://chass.usu.edu/peace-institute/  

 

Founded in 2022 through a generous endowed gift from USU alumnus, Dr. Mehdi Heravi, the gift became the impetus to integrate five existing interdisciplinary certificates—Conflict Management, Global Peacebuilding, Interfaith Leadership, Leadership and Diplomacy, and Social Entrepreneurship—under the umbrella of a single administrative unit to allow for greater coordination and impact. Heravi also established an experiential learning fund and a Peace Scholars fund to help undergraduate students access internships and study abroad programs. The HPI empowers USU students, faculty, and staff by cultivating the necessary character, knowledge, and skills to constructively transform conflict and build peace. Leveraging research, teaching, praxis, and community engagement, we develop and equip peacebuilders for today’s world. For more information see: https://chass.usu.edu/peace-institute/  

 

All faculty are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that shape our world, and develop the skills to tackle pressing societal challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow. 

 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

*updated 01/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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