Global Politics - Open Rank
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Indiana, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
University of Notre Dame – Keough School of Global Affairs
Global Politics – Rank Open
The University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs invites applications for a tenure track/tenured faculty position in global politics. Specializations might include (but are not limited to) governance, civil society, development, human rights, gender, climate change, global movements, international relations, and comparative politics.
Applicants may come from any related discipline, and should have an interest in interdisciplinary cooperation. Joint or concurrent appointments in the appropriate departments are possible. Successful candidates for this position should have terminal degrees in their fields. Research and life experiences in developing countries and/or professional experience working with an IO, NGO, or government are desirable but not required. This tenure track position is open as to rank. We are seeking scholars interested in playing a leading role in shaping the initial trajectory of the Keough School and establishing it as a significant new initiative in global affairs.
This position is part of the founding of the first new school at Notre Dame in nearly a century. Oriented toward research, teaching and service dedicated to the advancement of integral human development, the Keough School (http://keough.nd.edu/) will support research on critical issues of international development, peace, human rights, governance, and the role of religion in global affairs; offer master’s degrees in global affairs, including one on international development; and support a range of innovative dual-degree programs and undergraduate programs to enhance students’ preparation for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Candidates for a senior position are asked to submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Junior candidates should submit a CV and writing sample, and should arrange for the submission of at least three letters of reference.
Application materials should be submitted through the Interfolio/Notre Dame online application system:
http://apptrkr.com/682720
Nominations and inquiries may be sent via email to:
Prof. Ted Beatty
Chair, Global Politics Search Committee
Keough School of Global Affairs
University of Notre Dame
ebeatty@nd.edu
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search. The University is also a member of the Greater Chicago Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
This appointment is also contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at http://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/university-policies/background-check-procedure-for-prospective-faculty/.
Contact: |
http://apptrkr.com/682720 |
Website: | http://apptrkr.com/682720 |
Primary Category: | Political History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/02/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/31/2015 |