The School of Politics, Society, Justice & Public Service at Central Michigan University invites nominees with a distinguished record of public service to fill the Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government. The chair was established to honor two of the universitys most distinguished alumni for their extraordinary public service to the State of Michigan and the nation. The purpose of the chair is to stimulate undergraduate student interest and involvement in American government.

The position will require the candidate to teach one semester-long political science seminar per term; develop two public policy forums per academic year; organize and contribute to the publication of an annual newsletter; and promote student and faculty research and scholarship on issues of importance to Michigan. The position offers a three-year contract and the salary is competitive. The position is considered less than full-time, thereby allowing the chair to continue with other career interests.

Candidates for this position will have a reputation for principled and civil leadership. They will also have a solid knowledge of Michigan politics, provide evidence of their ability to develop and organize quality public policy forums and to teach a political seminar to undergraduate students. A baccalaureate degree is required. Candidates must also have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Previous experience in elected office and a post-baccalaureate degree are strongly preferred qualifications. Ability to teach the political seminar class during the day is preferred.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2025. For priority consideration, materials should be submitted by this date. Applicants must provide a letter of interest describing their credentials and experiences relevant to this position, along with a resume and three references.

The School of Politics, Society, Justice, and Public Service (SPSJPS) has four units: Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Social Work. Units in the School teach undergraduate programs in International Relations, Political Science, Public Law, Public and Nonprofit Administration, Sociology, Social and Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Youth Studies. Additionally, the School offers a Master of Public Administration degree at the graduate level.

More information about the School is available on the SPSJPS website.

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.