Lloyd B.Politsch'33 Chair Tenure Track Position: Political Science

Company Description:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Clark University invites applications for the Lloyd B. Politsch '33 Chair, a tenured or tenure-track position in the Political Science Department to begin in August 2023.  We are interested in candidates with an expertise in constitutional law or public law and an ability to address questions related to the fairness and legitimacy of courts and legal institutions in today's American political climate.  While we are open to candidates with expertise in any area of constitutional or public law, we are particularly interested in candidates with the ability to teach and conduct research in areas such as civil rights and civil liberties; voting and voting rights; interactions between citizens and the criminal justice system; the politics of criminal justice reform.  Candidates must have Ph.D. or a J.D.  We are interested in hiring at the Associate or Full Professor level, but promising candidates at the advanced Assistant Professor level will also be considered.

The usual teaching load for Clark faculty is four courses per academic year.  We anticipate that in addition to teaching a mixture of undergraduate courses on constitutional or public law, the successful candidate will contribute to the department's core American politics curriculum and will play a role in maintaining and strengthening the university's interdisciplinary Law and Society Concentration and in supporting Clark's prelaw program.  This endowed chair includes a research bursary.

Additional information about the department can be found at our website: https://www.clarku.edu/departments/political-science/.  The position will remain open until filled.  Applications received by October 15, 2022 will receive full consideration.  

Requirements:

Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of Research
• A statement addressing commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A writing sample
• Transcript
• Names and Contact Information for 3 references
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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