Assistant Professor of Political Science, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Tenure Track

About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 80 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 386 Colleges-2021 Edition, "Best in the Northeast" and Best Business Schools-2021 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theater. www.sacredheart.edu

Job Description:

The Department of Government at Sacred Heart University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Political Science to begin in the Fall Semester, 2022.  Expertise in the area of comparative politics, global studies, and ideally with specialization in contemporary Asian politics, is required. Candidates are expected to be excellent classroom instructors with an active research agenda. Student advising, mentoring, and thesis supervision related to the political science and global studies majors are important components of this position. The initial teaching load is 4/3.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. or near completion in political science is required. 
• Expertise in the area of comparative politics, global studies, and ideally with specialization in contemporary Asian politics, is required.
• Candidates are expected to be excellent classroom instructors with an active research agenda.

Additional Information:

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2021.

Application Instructions:

For additional information, and to apply, please visit our website. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, and relevant teaching/research statements. You will also be required to submit the names of three professional references and accurate contact information as part of this application process. Letters of Reference will be requested from finalists only. Referees will be sent a secure link that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf. Official transcripts will be required upon formal offer of employment.
 

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live are encouraged.