Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor to Associate Professor (Political Science)
Department
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College / Unit Description
The Political Science program has three full-time faculty lines covering the standard subfields of Political Science. The program has three tracks: Political Science, and Government for Education, and International Studies. It averages about 30 majors at any given time. Political Science courses also satisfy general education requirements and electives for other majors. The program is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, a 14-member division which includes Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies.
Position Type
Faculty
Posting Number
028-27
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Position End Date
Salary Range
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant to the position. The following salary figures are for nine (9) months:
Instructor: $45,155 - $88,995 Per Academic Year
Assistant Professor: $52,408 - $105,140 Per Academic Year
Associate Professor: $58,369 - $115,705 Per Academic Year
Compensation for employment shall not commence until all hiring conditions are met, including required employment visa. Annual salary will be prorated, if start of employment is delayed.
Character of Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of a lower division course on American government every semester; one section of an upper division course in Political Philosophy every year; one section of an upper division course on American Political Thought every other year; and two to three courses a year of the candidate's choice, with some preference given to being able to cover existing offerings in Constitutional Law and Indigenous Politics or develop upper-division electives in applied political theory. S/he will (a) teach a normal load of twelve (12) credit hours per semester; (b) maintain a continuous record of scholarly activity and research, preferably relating to Asia-Pacific Issues; and © perform university and community service.
Minimum Qualifications
(a) M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in Political Science or Government from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent (appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor requires a Ph.D. by August 2027); and (b) willingness to teach online.
Preferred Qualifications
(a) Familiarity with issues of Pacific island societies; (b) teaching experience in some of the subject areas listed above; © experience teaching academically and culturally diverse populations, (d) ability to develop elective courses in applied political theory or political philosophy, (e) experience working and teaching in online learning programs.
Job Open Date
11/12/2026
Job Application Deadline
02/01/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION (TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT, FULL-TIME, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):
Please apply at UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.
University of Guam is a drug-free work environment and an equal opportunity employer. Military family, disability and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal Law requires presentation of proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We comply with this on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Applications will be accepted no later than February 1, 2027 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).
(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)
For technical assistance or inquiries in completing the application, please contact Eliza Soriano at esoriano@triton.uog.edu.
Additional Information
For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.com. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Prof. Arun Swamy, Chair, Political Science Search Committee at arswamy@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.
Appointment / Relocation
The position is a nine (9) month faculty position, three-year tenure track, contractual appointment and requires the hired applicant to relocate to Guam and work on campus. The University provides relocation assistance to new employees if hired off-island on a three-year initial contract. Provided are travel expenses for the applicant and the applicant's spouse (as defined by Guam Law) and children under the age of 18 by the least expensive and most direct air route from the point of hire and for moving household goods to Guam by the least expensive carrier up to 3,500 pounds for a family and 1,750 pounds for an applicant without dependents. Insurance of household goods, if desired, is at the employee's expense.
Benefits
Fringe benefits include a medical and dental plan, life insurance, cafeteria plan (flexible tax benefit plan), annual leave, sick leave, and the Government of Guam retirement plan.
Application Process
Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:
(1) Letter of Intent, stating interest
(2) Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts
Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.
Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the "Add References Entry" button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference's email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.
Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Prof. Arun Swamy, Chair, Political Science Search Committee at arswamy@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.
Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.
