Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Government
- Employer
- Wesleyan University
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art History, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies, Other Humanities, Philosophy, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Details
The Department of Government at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a one year (2021-22) visiting position in international politics. Applicants should be prepared to teach an introductory course in International Politics and advanced courses in any area of international politics. The teaching load is 3:2; we expect that classes next year will be in person.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Government or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Government or related field within one year of hire.
Special Instructions To Applicants
A complete application includes (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) graduate school transcripts, (4) an article-length writing sample (e.g., the first chapter of your dissertation), (5) a statement about your teaching philosophy and methods, (6) teaching evaluation statistics or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (individual student evaluations are not necessary), and (7) sample syllabi if available. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups.
You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you.
Additional Information
Applications received by February 12, 2021 will receive full consideration.
Please contact Ms. Jeanne McNeff (jmcneff@wesleyan.edu ), the Government Department administrative assistant, if you have questions about the application process.
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Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.
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