Assistant Professor, Political Science
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA USA invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The Department invites applications from scholars of Comparative Politics or International Relations with a focus on non-democratic politics who are also able to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology. We welcome candidates with expertise in any geographic region whose research and teaching address topics including but not limited to authoritarianism democratic backsliding state repression contentious politics and intrastate conflict. Candidates who can contribute to the departments dual-title Ph.D. programs in African Studies Asian Studies Social Data Analytics or Womens Gender and Sexuality Studies are especially encouraged to apply.
The Assistant Professor will have demonstrated ability as a researcher and a promising research agenda with a focus on anti-democratic governance. The candidate should show potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Promise for securing external research funding is also desirable.
This position will include resident and online teaching and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.
A Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is required by the appointment date.
Candidates for Assistant Professor of Political Science must have demonstrated ability as a researcher scholar and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching research and service based on the candidates qualifications.
Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand continue until an applicant is selected. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn States Job Posting Board and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest CV or resume and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Nelson Head of Political Science ().
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BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page.
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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