Assistant Professor in Political Science
Job ID: 278838
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID: 278838
Position # 40083937
The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University, is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for its proposed PhD program in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy, anticipated to begin August 2025. The selected candidate will be expected to teach courses in this program, as well as our Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS) and to implement an active research agenda in Cyber and Intelligence. Candidates must have a PhD in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field and a broad concentration in security, national defense, and conflict. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in research including writing and securing grants and a strong commitment to teaching, including an interest in online instruction. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.
Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy PhD program
• Teach courses in our Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS).
• Implement an active research agenda in Cyber, Intelligence, and Security Studies.
• Participate in shared governance of department, college, and university as assigned.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field (completed and conferred by start of hire, August 1, 2025).
Assistant Professor- Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research/teaching/experience with open-source intelligence
• Experience with social-media analysis and/or information warfare
• Experience with cyber-intelligence and policy/strategy/theory
• Experience with research methods, data analytics, and/or machine-learning
• Experience teaching in person and online
• Grant writing experience or potential/willingness for grant writing.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter an annual contract.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for each of these positions is 1.0.
Assistant Professor Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but no limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for a variety of careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.
The Department of Social Sciences is the academic home to over 400 students in undergraduate degrees programs in Political Science; Criminal Justice; Sociology; Health, Society, and Policy; Nonprofit Leadership and Administration; and Social work along with masters programs in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS) and Public Administration (MPA). Our MAISS program, with over 60 current students and 7 faculty members, is growing and plans to offer a PhD starting in Fall 2025.
The department is located on the beautiful and historic Summerville campus in a building with newly remodeled classrooms. The city of Augusta is home of the US Army's Cyber Command at Fort Eisenhower and the world-renowned Masters Golf Tournament and is the birthplace of music icon James Brown. Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is located approximately 2.5 hours from the cosmopolitan amenities of Atlanta and Charlotte as well as the outdoor beauty of several beaches and mountains.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload a cover letter describing research, teaching, and other pertinent qualifications; a curriculum vitae; an unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts (the successful candidate will be required to submit official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts); and a list of three references. These documents should be submitted as one combined document.
Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Craig Albert, in the Department of Social Sciences at [email protected]. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=278838&PostingSeq=1
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