Vassar College, Dept. of Political Science
Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics/Africa
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
The Department of Political Science and the Program in Africana Studies at Vassar College invite applications for a joint tenure track position to teach Comparative Politics with a focus on Africa at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in the academic year 2012-2013. Vassar is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Candidates should have completed or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach introductory Comparative Politics, as well as intermediate and upper level courses in African Politics that will be cross-listed with the Africana Studies Program. A dedicated Africanist with competence in subject areas related to the politics of human rights within African countries, as it may intersect with one or more of the following is desired: identity and citizenship, democratization, development, culture, religion, revolution, environment, feminism, diaspora, and humanitarian aid. Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is five courses per year (normally four preparations).
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To apply, please visit http://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51197 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), at least three letters of recommendation, a sample of professional writing, a statement of teaching approach and interests, and evidence of teaching potential such as teaching evaluations and syllabuses. For inquiries, email Professor Andrew Davison, Chair, Department of Political Science, Vassar College, at: andavison@vassar.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011. |
Website: | http://politicalscience.vassar.edu/ |
Primary Category: | Political Science |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/02/2011 |
Closing Date | 10/30/2011 |