Job Title

Chair, Political and Global Affairs, Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Political and Global Affairs

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The College of Liberal Arts at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants to serve as Chair of the Department of Political and Global Affairs. Applicants must be eligible to meet the criteria for the rank of associate professor or professor. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will lead a department that offers undergraduate degrees and concentrations in political science, pre-law, public policy management, international relations, global studies, and human geography, and an M.A. in international affairs. The department seeks candidates who emphasize collaborative leadership and the ability to manage quotidian operations while focusing on long-range plans to foster growth and sustain quality programs.

The successful candidate will prioritize excellence in teaching, have a distinguished scholarship record, and be committed to success for all students. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership abilities, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and provide advocacy for multi-faceted student and faculty concerns.

Required Education

A terminal degree in political science or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

While the teaching specialization and research are open, those specializing in public policy or pre-law may receive special consideration. In addition, candidates with prior administrative experience—including management of budgets, experience with assessment for learning improvement, and interest in recruitment and fundraising may also receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a statement of leadership philosophy (Other Document 1) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 12/06/2025