The Department of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a new, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in American Politics beginning in July 2014. We are especially interested in candidates who specialize in the area of democratic participation and behavior and who, in addition to teaching an introductory-level course in American Politics, could offer upper-division undergraduate courses that might include campaigns and elections, voting, political behavior, public opinion, political communication, or political and social change.   We are open to scholars employing either quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.

We seek candidates displaying a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and interest in the enduring questions of politics.  Normal teaching loads are 3-3, and include teaching the introductory-level American Politics course each semester.  New hires receive a one-course reduction for the first year.  Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to service activities at the department and university level.

Loyola University Maryland is a dynamic, highly selective, Jesuit Catholic university in the liberal arts tradition.  It is highly ranked among the leading independent, comprehensive universities in the northeastern United States.  Committed to intellectual excellence, diversity, and social justice, the University enrolls over 3,800 students in its undergraduate programs and more than 2,000 students in its graduate programs.

The University welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to its educational mission.  Loyola is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and welcomes applicants from under-represented groups, regardless of religious affiliation.  Additional information is available at www.loyola.edu.

For more information and to apply online, go to https://careers.loyola.edu. The electronic application requires a C.V., contact information for three references, sample syllabi (for courses taught or to be taught), an article-length manuscript or chapter demonstrating serious scholarship potential, and a cover letter explaining teaching approach, interpretation of Loyola's mission, and research agenda. Deadline for applications is October 15. In addition, official graduate transcripts, copies of any teaching evaluations (scanned as pdf files or as hard copies) and separate letters of recommendation should be emailed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Kevin Hula at khula@loyola.edu or mailed to the following address: Department of Political Science, Loyola University Maryland, 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21210.

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