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Visiting Full-Time Faculty Position in Political Economy

Employer
College of the Holy Cross
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 14, 2022

Job Details



Visiting Full-Time Faculty Position in Political Economy

Description
The Department of Political Science at College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a visiting full-time faculty position in Political Economy for the 2022-2023 academic year to begin in August 2022. Specific teaching requirements include an introductory course in one of the Political Science subfields and an upper-level course related to political economy, with a focus on the candidate's area of expertise, to be determined in consultation with the Chair of Political Science. If the candidate's focus is on American Politics, the introductory course will be in American Politics or Political Philosophy. If the candidate's focus is on Comparative Politics or International Relations, the course will be Introduction to Comparative Politics or Introduction to International Relations. Additional information about departments/programs the position will serve can be found here https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/political-science and https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/international-studies.

Visiting full-time faculty teach 3 courses each semester and are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the College's published policies. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits.


Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field.


Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and specific teaching interests, transcripts (A Ph.D. in Political Science is preferred but ABD candidates will be considered.), and two confidential letters of recommendation.

As a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college, the College values dialogue among people from diverse perspectives as integral to the mission and essential to the excellence of our academic program (see​ http://holycross.edu/mission​). In your application, please highlight how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or service might support the College’s mission ​and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit​ ​http://holycross.edu/diversity​.

College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/105364.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 9, 2022. Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Maria G. Rodrigues, Chair of the Department of Political Science, and Chair of the Search Committee at mrodrigu@holycross.edu.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

College of the Holy Cross requires that all faculty and staff show proof of full vaccination by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted. New faculty members believing they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, sincerely-held religious belief, or otherwise should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/105364

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,000 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (http://www.heccma.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://new-england.hercjobs.org/) jeid-d639f94abe89a44c8120f07c4cded16b

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College of the Holy Cross

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Our home city of Worcester, Massachusetts offers cultural, professional and recreational opportunities for students of every interest — from the masterworks displayed in the Worcester Art Museum to the one-of-kind restaurants on Shrewsbury Street. And with the ski slopes of Vermont and New Hampshire, the stunning beaches of Rhode Island and Cape Cod, and the cities of Boston and Providence all within striking distance, there’s much to discover throughout this dynamic six-state region.

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