Central Michigan University
Political Science/Public Administration Instructor and Online Coordinator
Posting Number: F-1032
College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Home Department: School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty – Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Position End Date: 05/15/2028
Position Summary:
The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service (the School) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time fixed-term faculty position, with a primary focus on managing and engaging students in the Schools undergraduate online programs in Political Science, International Relations, and Public & Nonprofit Administration. The responsibilities of this position also include teaching at least four online courses during the academic year in the Political Science, International Relations, or Public & Nonprofit Administration programs (depending on the applicants area of expertise). This position will work under the supervision of the Schools Chairperson and also closely collaborate with the Universitys online advisors and support staff. This position begins on August 24, 2026, and is a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, pending performance and the Schools needs.
The administrative duties of this position include: participating in the Universitys online orientation events for new students, welcoming and mentoring online students each semester, reviewing existing course shells, hosting and promoting virtual events, promoting students online success, and serving as the primary liaison between online students and the School.
Our goal is to strengthen and expand the Schools online programs by appointing a dedicated individual to support and engage the Schools online students in Political Science, International Relations, and Public & Nonprofit Administration. Additionally, we want this position to contribute as a liaison between the department and CMU Online on the curricular and quality assurance side.
This position is open to remote work from within the United States; however, priority consideration will be given to candidates located in Michigan.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Political Science/International Relations or Public/Nonprofit Administration, or closely related field.
- Two years of online teaching experience at the university level.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in online programs.
- Experience engaging online learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Effective oral/written communication skills.
- Expertise in online pedagogy with proficiency in the use of online instructional technologies.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Political Science/International Relations or Public/Nonprofit Administration, or closely related field.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
For “Other Document (1),” please upload a personal statement describing your experience and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the management of online programs.
Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by April 17, 2026.
About the Department:
The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service is comprised of faculty and programs in political science, public administration, sociology (including social and criminal justice and youth studies), and social work. The School currently has online and face-to-face programs in Political Science, International Relations, Public & Nonprofit Administration and a variety of minors and certificates. For more information about the School, please visit our website.
Posting Begins: 03/23/2026
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions – Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more – are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44617
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