Assistant/Associate Professor of International Relations
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Fellow |
~~The Graduate International Relations Department at St. Mary’s University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in international relations beginning August 2017. The position will entail teaching, research, administration, advising and service in a multidisciplinary M.A. Program in International Relations. A Ph.D. in International Relations or a related field is required at the time of appointment.
Candidates at either the assistant or associate professor level should have a record of excellence in teaching both in class and online courses, as well as a record of successful publication in scholarly journals which is essential for a graduate-level position. Applicants should also recognize that the Graduate International Relations Department and St. Mary’s University are faith-based with an emphasis in social justice and the common good.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and research in the area of conflict resolution and/or transformation along with general core and non-traditional security issues related to international development. Some international field experience is desirable.
The Graduate International Relations Department offers the Master of Arts degree to a diverse student population from a variety of countries and backgrounds, including students who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees and mid-career professionals. It currently includes an on campus program with 3 focus areas: security, international development, and conflict resolution/transformation, as well as an online Master’s program with a focus in security and an online academic certificate in conflict transformation. Total student enrollment is approximately 75 students, making the Graduate International Relations Department one of the larger graduate programs at St. Mary’s.
Founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary, St. Mary’s is a comprehensive Catholic and Marianist university with a strong tradition of integrating liberal arts with professional studies. St. Mary’s enrolls over 4,000 students in a diverse university with five schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. St. Mary’s has been cited for high graduation rates among Texas colleges and is ranked among the best in the West Region for value and academic quality by U.S. News & World Report.
As the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest, St. Mary’s University continues to advocate the Marianist mission of academic excellence and servant leadership. St. Mary’s fosters a community of faith in which people of varied traditions and experiences unite in commitment to an educational venture, in dedication to a life of scholarship, and in service to society. The successful candidate does not need to be of the Catholic faith, but is expected to support and contribute to the University’s Marianist educational mission.
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Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Along with the employment application please submit a letter of intent, which includes a statement of your teaching philosophy, along with teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and writing samples illustrating excellence in research. Refer any questions to: Dr. Michael Sullivan, Chairperson Search Committee, Graduate International Relations, Box 42, St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 2, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent upon budget approval and upon successful completion of a clear background check. St. Mary’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. https://www.stmarytx.edu/departments/department-international-relations/ |
Website: | http://www.stmarytx.edu |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/16/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/31/2016 |