University of Connecticut, Political Science
Assistant/Associate Professor, International Relations/Political Violence
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Connecticut, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
The Department of Political Science at the University of Connecticut is seeking to hire an assistant or associate professor in the area of international relations, with a research and teaching focus in political violence as broadly construed. We are interested in scholars working in the areas of traditional and emerging threats to peace.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is in the midst of a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the $1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence (http://issuu.com/uconnprovost/docs/academic-plan-single-hi-optimized_1). We are pleased to continue these investments by inviting applications for this faculty position in the Department of Political Science.
The Department of Political Science has 37 faculty members, over 500 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students, and actively engages in research in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Law. Our faculty have enjoyed recognition for their scholarship both nationally and internationally. The department has traditionally featured an active Colloquia series that highlights scholars from UConn and other universities, as well as opportunities for collaboration with the Human Rights Institute, Africana Studies Institute, Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, El Instituto, and many others. For more information about the Department, please visit www.polisci.uconn.edu.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through extramural funding, high quality publications, and generate impact as measured through citations, performances and exhibits, as well as aspire to gain national recognition as through honorific awards. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, and outreach and professional development. Newly hired faculty will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; and integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science or related field completed by start date; evidence or promise of a strong research/publication record; the ability to teach courses in political science at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs. All candidates must demonstrate strong promise (assistant) or exceptional achievement (associate) in their research program. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
A quantitative methodological approach is preferred, though candidates employing mixed-methods are also encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications also include an outstanding record of research and scholarship excellence; commitment to effective teaching, integrating technology into instruction, on-line instruction; and the ability to contribute through research and research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2017. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply
Follow http://jobs.uconn.edu to Faculty Positions>College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Please submit the following: curriculum vitae, a letter of application, graduate school transcripts, writing samples; course syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available); a teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.); and a commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.). Additionally, please follow the instructions on Academic Jobs Online to direct five references to submit letters on your behalf.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2016. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2017121).
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Contact: |
Lindsay Halle, Administrative Coordinator lindsay.halle@uconn.edu/860-486-2533 |
Website: | http://www.polisci.uconn.edu |
Primary Category: | Political Science |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/19/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/17/2016 |