Assistant Professor, Political Science
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Political Science at the University of Rhode
Island anticipates an opening for a faculty position in Comparative
Politics or International Relations with a specialization in Middle
Eastern politics. This is a tenure-track, academic year
appointment at the rank of assistant professor to commence in the
Fall of 2022.
We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this
position. A key pillar of URI’s mission is to “inspire an
enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural
diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning
environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social
justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.” Our
department seeks candidates whose principles align with that
mission.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate political
science courses in the areas of comparative and international
politics that serve as requirements for both the Political Science
and the International Studies & Diplomacy undergraduate
programs as well as teach courses in the International Relations
Masters program.
Expected to publish original research in their respective field of
study and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Provide service to the department, the university and the
profession.
Qualifications
Required:
1. Ph.D., or expectation of completion of
degree requirements by appointment date of September 1, 2022, in
Political Science, International Relations, or related field.
2. Primary or secondary specialization in Middle Eastern
politics.
3. Evidence of college level teaching commensurate with level
of academic experience.
4. Demonstrated ability to excel in teaching broad-based
introductory political science courses in the area of comparative
politics and/or international relations, upper division and
graduate courses on Middle Eastern politics.
5. Evidence of research in the field of comparative politics
and/or international relations with scholarly work commensurate
with level of academic experience.
6. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
or in diverse environments.
Preferred:
1. Research expertise in at least one of the following or
related areas: international development, foreign policy,
diplomacy, conflict, governance, ethnic or religious politics, or
security studies.
2. Ability to teach undergraduate research methods.
3. Ability to teach large introductory-level classes.
4. Ability to teach from a cultural or regional studies
perspective.
5. Familiarity with experiential and applied learning
strategies.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY
ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Visit the URI jobs website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view more complete details for job posting (F00248).
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter. (#2) CV. (#3) Other – References – the names and contact information of three professional references.
Applications will close on September 15, 2021.
Applications must be submitted online only.
The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.
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