College of Charleston, International Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor

INTERNATIONAL Studies - Visiting Assistant Professor - 3 year position

The College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs (LCWA), invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in International Studies to begin fall 2013. This position is a new appointment for one year with the likelihood of renewal for an additional two years. The International Studies program seeks a candidate whose research and teaching focuses on European immigrant communities from North Africa Francophone Africa, South or East Asia. The candidate should be able to contribute to inter- and multi-disciplinary teaching and research that enhances our interdisciplinary program in International Studies. Candidates from Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies and Media Studies are specifically encouraged to apply. 

The successful candidate must be able to teach our International Studies introductory course as well as the major's Capstone courses and contribute to an area studies concentration in at least one of the above regions. An earned PhD before August 2013 is required.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, copies of graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and course evaluations), examples of scholarly research, and three letters of reference. The completed packet should be emailed to Lauren Saulino: saulinole@cofc.eduwith the subject line: “INTL search”.

The College of Charleston is a co-educational liberal arts institution located in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC.  The International Studies program began at the college in 2010 and is home of the College’s fastest growing major. The program includes faculty from Economics, International Law, Religious Studies, and Political Science and prides itself on multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary courses and research.  The College of Charleston is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply.  Review of applications will begin February 4. 2013 and continue until the position is filled.