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Berry College, Assistant Professor of American Politics
Department of Government and International Studies
The Department of Government and International Studies at Berry College seeks a scholar-teacher-mentor who will engage our students in courses focusing on campaigns and elections, interest groups, public opinion, or policy (with an American or a regional focus) and will be competent to teach social science research methods. We seek an innovative teacher who will create new courses that invite students from other disciplines into the study of political science and international affairs. This Tenure-Track position begins in August 2020. The successful candidate will typically teach a 3-3 load, with their upper-level course and 2 sections of a course in our Foundations Program (American National Government, Comparative Politics, or Contemporary World Issues). Noted for its mentoring of students, the department offers an excellent undergraduate education that emphasizes the development of strong writing and critical thinking skills that will prepare students for entry into the workforce or for advanced study. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship will add diversity to the college curriculum and engage the community, including by cultivating internship opportunities. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants should describe in their statement of teaching philosophy their experience with, and/or commitment to, teaching a diverse student body.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD required by August 2020. An active research agenda, an interest in mentoring undergraduate research, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from a range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential.
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,100 located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an “education of the head, heart and hands” remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago.
Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.
The college provides benefit options with no employee costs for medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, including spouse and dependents at a reduced rate. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.
Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at 706.290.2698.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, along with a current CV, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Darla Fox, Department of Government and International Studies, dfox@berry.edu. Email inquiries: esands@berry.edu. For more information on our program, please visit our website at: https://www.berry.edu/academics/majors/political-science
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and materials must be received by that date to ensure full consideration.
Persons applying for employment with Berry College may be required to submit a full national background check. Berry College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
American Politics (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for one full-time tenure track professor in the field of American Politics, beginning August of 2020. Our goal is to hire the strongest candidate available who is doing interesting and important scholarly research on American politics, including but not limited to political behavior, political institutions, identity politics, American political development, and/or American political thought. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
Candidates should demonstrate broad theoretical interests, active research agendas with the promise for publication in high-quality venues, strong teaching credentials, and proficiency in appropriate research methods. In addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, this faculty member would be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate actively in departmental activities.
Successful candidates will have completed their Ph.D. degree in Political Science by August 1, 2020.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 30, 2019; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, two publications or papers, course syllabi and summary of teaching evaluations, and have at least three letters of recommendation forwarded to us. All application materials should be submitted online to the attention of Lauren M. MacLean, Department Chair, Department of Political Science at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8344. Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Jessica Williams at 812-855-1209; email: jeewilli@indiana.edu; Department of Political Science, 210 Woodburn Hall, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7110.
Gender and Politics (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for one full-time tenure track professor in the field of Gender and Politics, beginning August of 2020. Our goal is to hire the strongest candidate available who is doing interesting and important scholarship on questions of gender and politics. This thematic focus may be approached from any subfield or combination of subfields in the discipline including but not limited to American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. This position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with tenure.
Candidates should demonstrate broad theoretical interests, active research agendas with the promise for publication in high-quality venues, strong teaching credentials, and proficiency in appropriate research methods. In addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, this faculty member would be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate actively in departmental activities.
Successful candidates will have completed their Ph.D. degree in Political Science by August 1, 2020.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 30, 2019; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, two publications or papers, course syllabi and summary of teaching evaluations, and have at least three letters of recommendation forwarded to us. All application materials should be submitted online to the attention of Lauren M. MacLean, Department Chair, Department of Political Science at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8350.
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Jessica Williams at 812-855-1209; email: jeewilli@indiana.edu; Department of Political Science, 210 Woodburn Hall, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7110.
Full-time, Tenured Faculty Position in Constitutional Studies
University of Notre Dame
The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in Constitutional Studies. Please note that this posting is for already tenured faculty. If you are not tenured, please apply to the posting for junior faculty: http://apply.interfolio.com/66463 . The department seeks applications from promising and distinguished scholars with a research focus in American constitutionalism, which includes but is not limited to public law, the history and philosophy of American democracy, and American constitutional development.
The successful candidate will be a member of and offer graduate-level courses in the Department’s Ph.D. subfield in Constitutional Studies and core classes in the University’s undergraduate minor in Constitutional Studies, such as: “American Constitutionalism,” “Constitutional Government & Public Policy,” and “The History and Philosophy of Constitutional Government.”
The successful candidate will also contribute to Notre Dame’s thriving Program in Constitutional Studies, a center of research and teaching devoted to the production of distinguished scholarship and the cultivation of knowledgeable and civically-minded citizens. The Program directs the University’s growing 100+ student minor in Constitutional Studies and sponsors many lectures, seminars, and colloquia each academic year.
Application Instructions. All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, a C.V., and a teaching statement which includes a summary of any teaching evaluations available.
https://apply.interfolio.com/66708
Full-time, Tenure Track in Constitutional Studies
Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame
The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Constitutional Studies. The department seeks applications from promising and distinguished scholars with a research focus in American constitutionalism, which includes but is not limited to public law, the history and philosophy of American democracy, and American constitutional development.
The successful candidate will be a member of and offer graduate-level courses in the Department’s Ph.D. subfield in Constitutional Studies and core classes in the University’s undergraduate minor in Constitutional Studies, such as: “American Constitutionalism,” “Constitutional Government & Public Policy,” and “The History and Philosophy of Constitutional Government.”
The successful candidate will also contribute to Notre Dame’s thriving Program in Constitutional Studies, a center of research and teaching devoted to the production of distinguished scholarship and the cultivation of knowledgeable and civically-minded citizens. The Program directs the University’s growing 100+ student minor in Constitutional Studies and sponsors many lectures, seminars, and colloquia each academic year.
Application Instructions. All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, a C.V., three letters of reference, and a teaching statement which includes a summary of any teaching evaluations available.
https://apply.interfolio.com/66463
Assistant Professor – International Relations
University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the level of Assistant Professor in international relations, pending budgetary approval. We welcome applications from all areas of international relations, but are particularly interested in candidates who employ rigorous social scientific methods in their research and whose work complements and builds on departmental strengths.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2020, and applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field before the appointment begins. Successful candidates are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service that contributes to thedepartment’s mission.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, two or three writing samples, teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a minimum of three letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions about submitting their letters. Please apply online at:https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjY2. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 16, 2019, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Political Science Department telephone number is (412) 648-7290; the contact e-mail address is wynn2@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Assistant Professor – Methodology/Computational Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh seeks candidates for a tenure-stream position in Political Methodology and Computational Social Science at the level of Assistant Professor. We are seeking researchers that have expertise in applying machine learning approaches, broadly construed, to computationally intensive problems in social science. Researchers modeling social media or networks, those employing novel data (e.g., eye- tracking, MRI or GIS data), at scale, or applying creative measurement and visualization strategies to explore topics such as algorithmic biases would be particularly competitive for this position, and we welcome applications from scholars whose work complements and builds on departmental strengths. We encourage applications not only from candidates who have been trained in Political Science departments, but also interdisciplinary researchers whose interests intersect with political science topics. A successful candidate will have a strong research agenda, evidence of teaching ability, the promise of attracting external funding for his/her research, and will have the opportunity to join the interdisciplinary MLHub initiative at Pitt.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2020, and applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field before the appointment begins. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, two or three writing samples, teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a minimum of three letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions about submitting their letters. Please apply online at: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjY3. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 16, 2019, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Political Science Department telephone number is (412) 648-7290; the contact e-mail address is wynn2@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Assistant Professor of Political Science - American Politics
University of Illinois at Chicago
Desired Start Date: 8/16/2020
The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor in political science, with specialization in any aspect of American politics, beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year, subject to budgetary approval. The department has a variety of needs in American politics, especially in institutions. The successful candidate will complement and augment the current faculty’s substantive expertise.
Assistant professors are expected to teach two (2) courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, as assigned by the department head. They are also expected to maintain a consistent record of high-quality academic research and publication, provide service to the department and the profession, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
Candidates should have a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline in hand (or be very near completion), and provide evidence of the ability to maintain a research agenda and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
To apply, complete an on-line application, including the names and email addresses for three or more references, and upload full curriculum vitae, two writing samples totaling no more than 100 pages, and a cover letter that summarizes candidate's research and teaching qualifications at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board. Questions about the position can be directed to Prof. Christopher Mooney, at cmoon1@uic.edu, the chair of the search committee. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 11, 2019. For fullest consideration, applications should be completed by that date. The position will remain open until filled.
UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research I institution (Highest Research Activity), located in the heart of the City of Chicago and one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized by the US Department of Education as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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EEOC and/or Diversity and Inclusion Statement
UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research I institution (Highest Research Activity), located in the heart of the City of Chicago and one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized by the US Department of Education as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Comparative Politics
Brandeis University
The Department of Politics at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured position in Comparative Politics at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. The successful candidate’s term will begin in the Fall of 2020.
We are especially, but not solely, interested in candidates with regional expertise in Russia, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South Asia and with substantive interest in issues of ethnic politics, conflict and conflict mitigation, democratization and de-democratization, political economy, political institutions, parties, and/or elections. For more information, look here.
The Department of Politics at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured position in Comparative Politics at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. The successful candidate’s term will begin in the Fall of 2020.
Candidates must demonstrate teaching and research excellence.
Duties include the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics (with courses cross-listed in the International Global Studies program, as appropriate), graduate student advising, doctoral dissertation supervision, undergraduate thesis advising, and university and departmental service.
The course load is 2/2.
Candidates applying at the rank of assistant professor should have a PhD in Political Science in hand by August 2020. Candidates applying at the rank of associate professor should have a proven publication record appropriate to this rank.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests that includes potential course offerings and syllabi and student evaluations where available, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and three letters of reference. Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty scholarship, teaching, and service. Applicants are encouraged to address these goals in their cover letter or in their teaching and research statement. These materials can be submitted electronically at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13898
First consideration will be given to applications received by September 20, 2019. Questions about the position can be directed to: Eva Bellin (ebellin@brandeis.edu), Chair, Search Committee on Comparative Politics.
This position is subject to budget approval.
At Brandeis we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been under represented in higher education. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, will build on Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and prepare its students for creative engagement in a pluralistic society.
Residential Life Coordinator
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Residential Life Coordinator, UNLV Campus Life [R0114676]
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-grantinginstitution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
COMMITTMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
The successful candidate will demonstrate supportfor diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining arespectful, positive work environment. We welcome applicants with a wide-range of identities to apply, including those who are underprivileged and systematically denied opportunities in Residential Life or Student Affairs.
ROLE of the POSITION
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residential Life within the Office of Housing and Residential Life (Campus Life/Division of Student Affairs), this LIVE-IN position exists to oversee 12-16 student staff members, and serves as the primary professional staff member responsible for a residential community of approximately 450 to 650 co-ed residents. Responsibilities include:
Programs are designed with an equity and inclusion lens. Through the intentional use of student development theory, cultural identity theory, and leadership theory, this position works to enhance the sense of community by fostering students’ awareness and appreciation for social justice, leadership, and community involvement.
CAMPUS LIFE EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Campus Life is firmly committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming for all people. This reflects our commitment and journey to bringing multiple perspectives to our community; supporting our students, staff and guests; bringing equity into society and embracing new ideas. This includes the following components:
IMPACT OF ERRORS
The impact of errors is extremely serious – affects entire organization and impacts other activities/organizationsand the students we serve.
*REVISED* QUALIFICATIONS
Required:A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience as a graduate assistant or post-bachelors; and experience in residential life or student housing or any combination thereof.
Preferred:Experience working at least one year full-time supervising student staff within a residential setting. Experience working at an MSI, HSI, AANAPISI, HBCU or like institution.
*REVISED* SALARY RANGE
$45,264 - $50,028. Position is contingent upon funding.
*REVISED* APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
This position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Tem J. Sedgwick, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online https://www.unlv.edu/jobsas we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 orapplicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, “R0114676” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance documentis available online.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
University of Virginia- Department of Politics
Open Rank General Faculty Member
The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia invites applicants for a one-year Open Rank Academic General Faculty Member (tenure-ineligible) appointment. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2019, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2019. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in our graduate quantitative methodology sequence. The teaching schedule for the Fall 2019 semester would be one seminar in Maximum Likelihood Estimation and our math camp for first-year students. The teaching schedule for the Spring 2020 semester would be one seminar in Linear Models and one advanced elective of the candidate’s choosing. Teaching responsibilities would also include a non-credit course each semester consisting of regular consultation with graduate students on the quantitative component of course papers, qualifying papers for the minor in methodology, and theses. The candidate would have the opportunity to participate in the university-wide Quantitative Collaborative and the university’s new Data Sciences Institute.
Applicants must have all requirements for their Ph.D. completed in a related field by August 25, 2019. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity. The salary for entry-level candidates with limited teaching experience is $53,000 plus benefits. Candidates for higher ranks will be given a salary commensurate with experience.
Applicant review begins June 4, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply, please visit the UVA job board at http://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for job requisition number R0006156 to complete the application and upload documents.
The University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Berry College, Assistant Professor of American Politics
Department of Government and International Studies
The Department of Government and International Studies at Berry College seeks a scholar-teacher-mentor who will engage our students in courses focusing on campaigns and elections, interest groups, public opinion, or policy (with an American or a regional focus) and will be competent to teach social science research methods. We seek an innovative teacher who will create new courses that invite students from other disciplines into the study of political science and international affairs. This Tenure-Track position begins in August 2020. The successful candidate will typically teach a 3-3 load, with their upper-level course and 2 sections of a course in our Foundations Program (American National Government, Comparative Politics, or Contemporary World Issues). Noted for its mentoring of students, the department offers an excellent undergraduate education that emphasizes the development of strong writing and critical thinking skills that will prepare students for entry into the workforce or for advanced study. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship will add diversity to the college curriculum and engage the community, including by cultivating internship opportunities. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants should describe in their statement of teaching philosophy their experience with, and/or commitment to, teaching a diverse student body.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD required by August 2020. An active research agenda, an interest in mentoring undergraduate research, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from a range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential.
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,100 located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an “education of the head, heart and hands” remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago.
Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.
The college provides benefit options with no employee costs for medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, including spouse and dependents at a reduced rate. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.
Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Director of Human Resources, at 706.290.2698.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, along with a current CV, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Darla Fox, Department of Government and International Studies, dfox@berry.edu. Email inquiries: esands@berry.edu. For more information on our program, please visit our website at: https://www.berry.edu/academics/majors/political-science
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and materials must be received by that date to ensure full consideration.
Persons applying for employment with Berry College may be required to submit a full national background check. Berry College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
American Politics (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for one full-time tenure track professor in the field of American Politics, beginning August of 2020. Our goal is to hire the strongest candidate available who is doing interesting and important scholarly research on American politics, including but not limited to political behavior, political institutions, identity politics, American political development, and/or American political thought. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
Candidates should demonstrate broad theoretical interests, active research agendas with the promise for publication in high-quality venues, strong teaching credentials, and proficiency in appropriate research methods. In addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, this faculty member would be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate actively in departmental activities.
Successful candidates will have completed their Ph.D. degree in Political Science by August 1, 2020.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 30, 2019; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, two publications or papers, course syllabi and summary of teaching evaluations, and have at least three letters of recommendation forwarded to us. All application materials should be submitted online to the attention of Lauren M. MacLean, Department Chair, Department of Political Science at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8344. Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Jessica Williams at 812-855-1209; email: jeewilli@indiana.edu; Department of Political Science, 210 Woodburn Hall, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7110.
Gender and Politics (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for one full-time tenure track professor in the field of Gender and Politics, beginning August of 2020. Our goal is to hire the strongest candidate available who is doing interesting and important scholarship on questions of gender and politics. This thematic focus may be approached from any subfield or combination of subfields in the discipline including but not limited to American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. This position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with tenure.
Candidates should demonstrate broad theoretical interests, active research agendas with the promise for publication in high-quality venues, strong teaching credentials, and proficiency in appropriate research methods. In addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, this faculty member would be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate actively in departmental activities.
Successful candidates will have completed their Ph.D. degree in Political Science by August 1, 2020.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 30, 2019; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, two publications or papers, course syllabi and summary of teaching evaluations, and have at least three letters of recommendation forwarded to us. All application materials should be submitted online to the attention of Lauren M. MacLean, Department Chair, Department of Political Science at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8350.
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Jessica Williams at 812-855-1209; email: jeewilli@indiana.edu; Department of Political Science, 210 Woodburn Hall, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7110.
Full-time, Tenured Faculty Position in Constitutional Studies
University of Notre Dame
The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in Constitutional Studies. Please note that this posting is for already tenured faculty. If you are not tenured, please apply to the posting for junior faculty: http://apply.interfolio.com/66463 . The department seeks applications from promising and distinguished scholars with a research focus in American constitutionalism, which includes but is not limited to public law, the history and philosophy of American democracy, and American constitutional development.
The successful candidate will be a member of and offer graduate-level courses in the Department’s Ph.D. subfield in Constitutional Studies and core classes in the University’s undergraduate minor in Constitutional Studies, such as: “American Constitutionalism,” “Constitutional Government & Public Policy,” and “The History and Philosophy of Constitutional Government.”
The successful candidate will also contribute to Notre Dame’s thriving Program in Constitutional Studies, a center of research and teaching devoted to the production of distinguished scholarship and the cultivation of knowledgeable and civically-minded citizens. The Program directs the University’s growing 100+ student minor in Constitutional Studies and sponsors many lectures, seminars, and colloquia each academic year.
Application Instructions. All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, a C.V., and a teaching statement which includes a summary of any teaching evaluations available.
https://apply.interfolio.com/66708
Full-time, Tenure Track in Constitutional Studies
Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame
The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Constitutional Studies. The department seeks applications from promising and distinguished scholars with a research focus in American constitutionalism, which includes but is not limited to public law, the history and philosophy of American democracy, and American constitutional development.
The successful candidate will be a member of and offer graduate-level courses in the Department’s Ph.D. subfield in Constitutional Studies and core classes in the University’s undergraduate minor in Constitutional Studies, such as: “American Constitutionalism,” “Constitutional Government & Public Policy,” and “The History and Philosophy of Constitutional Government.”
The successful candidate will also contribute to Notre Dame’s thriving Program in Constitutional Studies, a center of research and teaching devoted to the production of distinguished scholarship and the cultivation of knowledgeable and civically-minded citizens. The Program directs the University’s growing 100+ student minor in Constitutional Studies and sponsors many lectures, seminars, and colloquia each academic year.
Application Instructions. All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, a C.V., three letters of reference, and a teaching statement which includes a summary of any teaching evaluations available.
https://apply.interfolio.com/66463
Assistant Professor – International Relations
University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the level of Assistant Professor in international relations, pending budgetary approval. We welcome applications from all areas of international relations, but are particularly interested in candidates who employ rigorous social scientific methods in their research and whose work complements and builds on departmental strengths.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2020, and applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field before the appointment begins. Successful candidates are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service that contributes to thedepartment’s mission.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, two or three writing samples, teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a minimum of three letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions about submitting their letters. Please apply online at:https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjY2. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 16, 2019, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Political Science Department telephone number is (412) 648-7290; the contact e-mail address is wynn2@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Assistant Professor – Methodology/Computational Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh seeks candidates for a tenure-stream position in Political Methodology and Computational Social Science at the level of Assistant Professor. We are seeking researchers that have expertise in applying machine learning approaches, broadly construed, to computationally intensive problems in social science. Researchers modeling social media or networks, those employing novel data (e.g., eye- tracking, MRI or GIS data), at scale, or applying creative measurement and visualization strategies to explore topics such as algorithmic biases would be particularly competitive for this position, and we welcome applications from scholars whose work complements and builds on departmental strengths. We encourage applications not only from candidates who have been trained in Political Science departments, but also interdisciplinary researchers whose interests intersect with political science topics. A successful candidate will have a strong research agenda, evidence of teaching ability, the promise of attracting external funding for his/her research, and will have the opportunity to join the interdisciplinary MLHub initiative at Pitt.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2020, and applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field before the appointment begins. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, two or three writing samples, teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a minimum of three letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions about submitting their letters. Please apply online at: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjY3. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 16, 2019, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Political Science Department telephone number is (412) 648-7290; the contact e-mail address is wynn2@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Assistant Professor of Political Science - American Politics
University of Illinois at Chicago
Desired Start Date: 8/16/2020
The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor in political science, with specialization in any aspect of American politics, beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year, subject to budgetary approval. The department has a variety of needs in American politics, especially in institutions. The successful candidate will complement and augment the current faculty’s substantive expertise.
Assistant professors are expected to teach two (2) courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, as assigned by the department head. They are also expected to maintain a consistent record of high-quality academic research and publication, provide service to the department and the profession, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
Candidates should have a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline in hand (or be very near completion), and provide evidence of the ability to maintain a research agenda and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
To apply, complete an on-line application, including the names and email addresses for three or more references, and upload full curriculum vitae, two writing samples totaling no more than 100 pages, and a cover letter that summarizes candidate's research and teaching qualifications at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board. Questions about the position can be directed to Prof. Christopher Mooney, at cmoon1@uic.edu, the chair of the search committee. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 11, 2019. For fullest consideration, applications should be completed by that date. The position will remain open until filled.
UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research I institution (Highest Research Activity), located in the heart of the City of Chicago and one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized by the US Department of Education as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research I institution (Highest Research Activity), located in the heart of the City of Chicago and one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized by the US Department of Education as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Comparative Politics
Brandeis University
The Department of Politics at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured position in Comparative Politics at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. The successful candidate’s term will begin in the Fall of 2020.
We are especially, but not solely, interested in candidates with regional expertise in Russia, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South Asia and with substantive interest in issues of ethnic politics, conflict and conflict mitigation, democratization and de-democratization, political economy, political institutions, parties, and/or elections. For more information, look here.
The Department of Politics at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time tenure track or tenured position in Comparative Politics at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor. The successful candidate’s term will begin in the Fall of 2020.
Candidates must demonstrate teaching and research excellence.
Duties include the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics (with courses cross-listed in the International Global Studies program, as appropriate), graduate student advising, doctoral dissertation supervision, undergraduate thesis advising, and university and departmental service.
The course load is 2/2.
Candidates applying at the rank of assistant professor should have a PhD in Political Science in hand by August 2020. Candidates applying at the rank of associate professor should have a proven publication record appropriate to this rank.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests that includes potential course offerings and syllabi and student evaluations where available, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and three letters of reference. Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty scholarship, teaching, and service. Applicants are encouraged to address these goals in their cover letter or in their teaching and research statement. These materials can be submitted electronically at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13898
First consideration will be given to applications received by September 20, 2019. Questions about the position can be directed to: Eva Bellin (ebellin@brandeis.edu), Chair, Search Committee on Comparative Politics.
This position is subject to budget approval.
At Brandeis we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been under represented in higher education. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, will build on Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and prepare its students for creative engagement in a pluralistic society.
Residential Life Coordinator
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Residential Life Coordinator, UNLV Campus Life [R0114676]
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-grantinginstitution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
COMMITTMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
The successful candidate will demonstrate supportfor diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining arespectful, positive work environment. We welcome applicants with a wide-range of identities to apply, including those who are underprivileged and systematically denied opportunities in Residential Life or Student Affairs.
ROLE of the POSITION
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Residential Life within the Office of Housing and Residential Life (Campus Life/Division of Student Affairs), this LIVE-IN position exists to oversee 12-16 student staff members, and serves as the primary professional staff member responsible for a residential community of approximately 450 to 650 co-ed residents. Responsibilities include:
- serving as an active part of the Office of Housing and Residential Life team;
- participating in a rotating on-call emergency response schedule;
- serving as Advisor for complex Leadership Council;
- overseeing conduct for a complex;
- managing budgets for operations, programming, Leadership Councils, and professional development;
- serve on committees as a representative of Housing and Residential Life;
- implement a theory-based developmental program that challenges students to recognize and define themselves as unique, evolving, global citizens.
- design and teach sections of the Spring RA Class, as well as RA training sessions
- major emphasis on promoting identity development through community development, interpersonal perspective taking, personal empowerment, and self-esteem building, within multicultural communities.
Programs are designed with an equity and inclusion lens. Through the intentional use of student development theory, cultural identity theory, and leadership theory, this position works to enhance the sense of community by fostering students’ awareness and appreciation for social justice, leadership, and community involvement.
CAMPUS LIFE EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Campus Life is firmly committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming for all people. This reflects our commitment and journey to bringing multiple perspectives to our community; supporting our students, staff and guests; bringing equity into society and embracing new ideas. This includes the following components:
- Engage in ongoing self-reflection, learning, and development
- Be an agent of organizational change
- Use your position and influence to confront, teach, and learn about issues of equity and inclusion
IMPACT OF ERRORS
The impact of errors is extremely serious – affects entire organization and impacts other activities/organizationsand the students we serve.
*REVISED* QUALIFICATIONS
Required:A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience as a graduate assistant or post-bachelors; and experience in residential life or student housing or any combination thereof.
Preferred:Experience working at least one year full-time supervising student staff within a residential setting. Experience working at an MSI, HSI, AANAPISI, HBCU or like institution.
*REVISED* SALARY RANGE
$45,264 - $50,028. Position is contingent upon funding.
*REVISED* APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
This position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Tem J. Sedgwick, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online https://www.unlv.edu/jobsas we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 orapplicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, “R0114676” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance documentis available online.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
University of Virginia- Department of Politics
Open Rank General Faculty Member
The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia invites applicants for a one-year Open Rank Academic General Faculty Member (tenure-ineligible) appointment. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2019, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2019. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in our graduate quantitative methodology sequence. The teaching schedule for the Fall 2019 semester would be one seminar in Maximum Likelihood Estimation and our math camp for first-year students. The teaching schedule for the Spring 2020 semester would be one seminar in Linear Models and one advanced elective of the candidate’s choosing. Teaching responsibilities would also include a non-credit course each semester consisting of regular consultation with graduate students on the quantitative component of course papers, qualifying papers for the minor in methodology, and theses. The candidate would have the opportunity to participate in the university-wide Quantitative Collaborative and the university’s new Data Sciences Institute.
Applicants must have all requirements for their Ph.D. completed in a related field by August 25, 2019. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity. The salary for entry-level candidates with limited teaching experience is $53,000 plus benefits. Candidates for higher ranks will be given a salary commensurate with experience.
Applicant review begins June 4, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply, please visit the UVA job board at http://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for job requisition number R0006156 to complete the application and upload documents.
The University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
For job postings, contact Dr. Tanika Raychaudhuri at tanikar@princeton.edu
