Assistant Professor, International Relations

Assistant Professor, International Relations

Position Number: F00293P
Position Type: Faculty
Position Category:
Driver Classification: Non Driver
City: Richmond
Division: Academic Affairs/Provost
Department: College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci
Unit: Government
Contact Person: Lynnette Noblitt
Funding Source: Institutional

About the College/Department:
Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, public institution of higher education offering general and liberal arts programs, pre-professional and professional training in education and various other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, EKU has a distinguished record of more than a century of educational service to the Commonwealth. Eastern Kentucky University is committed to access, equal opportunity, dignity, respect, and inclusion for all people, as integral to a learning environment in which intellectual creativity and diversity thrives.

Situated near the heart of the Bluegrass, Richmond is served by a network of major highways that make EKU easily accessible from all parts of Kentucky and surrounding states. Richmond is 26 miles southeast of Lexington, Kentucky. Interstate Highways I-75 (north-south) and I-64 (east-west) make the metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, 112 miles to the north, and Louisville, 110 miles to the west, within convenient distance by automobile. Richmond is also served by U.S. Route 25 from Southeastern Kentucky and Kentucky Route 52 from the east and west. The Bluegrass, Mountain, Daniel Boone, and Cumberland Parkways provide even greater accessibility by automobile since the city is located near the convergence of these arterial highways into the interstate system.

EKU is dedicated to high-quality instruction, scholarship, and service, and places emphasis on the three in that order. Through its colleges and schools, the University seeks to offer quality instruction at a variety of degree levels in general education, the arts, the sciences, business, education, pre-professional and professional areas, and applied and technical disciplines. Through consultative services, continuing education, and the extended campus, the University seeks to provide service to the community and the region. Research seeks both to advance knowledge in the subject matter areas with which the University is concerned and to support the primary function of teaching.

Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. EKU is deeply committed to enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing efforts to cultivate a sense of belonging for all EKU community members. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than meeting a numerical goal at EKU; it is fundamental to our mission as a school of opportunity. We will strive to provide an inclusive academic curriculum, promote equity and access in recruitment and retention, and develop meaningful partnerships with our diverse region. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to engaging in dialogues that lead to responsible action to thoughtfully address the changing realities of our diverse and global world.

Position Summary:
The Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in international relations to begin August 15, 2022. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses in international relations and serve as an advisor for the Globalization and International Affairs major/minor programs. The position expects the faculty member to work closely with faculty and programs in the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science.

The Department seeks a scholar and teacher who studies topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in an international or global context. These topics might include but are not limited to human rights, global human security, intergroup conflict, minoritized groups, migration/immigration, political violence, or postcolonial/decolonial studies. The successful hire will also teach the Introduction to American Government course. The search is open in terms of methodological approaches. Candidates must be able to develop and/or teach fully online courses.

The teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Successful candidates should be, or have the potential to be, a high-quality teacher and an active scholar.

Questions about the position can be directed to Kerem Kalkan at kerem.kalkan@eku.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Political Science or related field from an accredited or internationally recognized institution is required at the time of appointment.

In addition to the Applicant Documents identified below, applicants should submit:

• Three confidential letters of recommendation
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement that describes candidate’s past or future/planned contributions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service as well as campus environment.

Desired Qualifications:


Posting Number: F00293P
Number of Vacancies: One
Job Open Date: 11/22/2021
Application Review Date:
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates who support diversity.

Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/18674

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