Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Communications, Geography / Geographic Information Systems, History, or Political Science and Department Head

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking " Next " at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the " Experience " page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled " Resume/CV. " This is the appropriate box to upload all documents. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy . Job Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Communications, Geography / Geographic Information Systems, History, or Political Science and Department Head Department: Human Culture and Society Department; College of Arts and Humanities Evaluation Group: Academic Administrator FLSA Status: Exempt Location: St. Charles Campus Reports To: Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities Positions Supervised: Department faculty; adjunct instructors Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload. Supplemental Materials Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise, experience, and interest Curriculum Vitae Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed Teaching statement demonstrating alignment with Lindenwood's RISE program (~1 page; consult https://www.lindenwood.edu/human-resources/lindenwood-learning-academy/teaching-and-learning/rise-project/) Departmental leadership vision statement (~1 page) Three academic letters of recommendation sent by your recommenders directly to Lindenwood's Human Resources department (luhr@lindenwood.edu) *** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu*** Job Summary The College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an assistant professor or associate professor of Communications, Geography / Geographic Information Systems, History, or Political Science and Department Head of the Human Culture and Society Department. Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree (PhD) in one of the fields specified. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 5 courses (15 credit hours) over 12 months with 5 alternative deployments for department head duties. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. This position is a full-time, 12-month faculty position that will begin on August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Job Summary The Department Head of the Human Culture and Society Department is responsible for supporting the college dean in overseeing and assisting students in their academic learning. This position leads and shapes the ongoing strategic direction of the department to include curriculum oversight, assessment, evaluation, and development, as well as faculty performance supervision and evaluation. The successful candidate will be a team player who is deeply committed to the craft of teaching, creative work, and the work of a department that is highly interdisciplinary, innovative, and newly reorganized. The department's academic programs include Applied AI; Art History; Communications; Geospatial Intelligence and Sustainability; History; Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Masters); Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; Political Science; and Public Administration (Masters), along with various minors and certificates. They will be an inspiring teacher, an excellent communicator and organizer, and a strategic leader who is prepared to work with a broad team to deliver high-quality individualized education, experience, and support to the program's students while ensuring alignment with the mission and priorities of the College and University. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this tit