Assistant Professor (Temporary), Department of Political Science and International Relations

Position description

The Department of Political Science and International Relations in the College of Arts and Sciences Delaware invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Political Science. The effective start date is August 16, 2024. This is a teaching-focused position with an expected course load of seven classes across the academic year. Initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal twice for up to a maximum of three years, subject to satisfactory performance, departmental needs and availability of funding. Temporary faculty in the Department of Political Science and International Relations receive support for conference travel and may be eligible to compete for other funding from the department.

We seek a scholar who can contribute to our undergraduate teaching in some combination of the following areas: human rights, global migration, terrorism, Mid-East politics, and the Arab-Israeli conflict, and environmental politics. We are open to scholars approaching these issues from the standpoint of comparative politics, international relations, and/or political theory. The ability to teach other courses such as research methods, public policy, and the American presidency is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The selected candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2024. Applicants who are ABD will be considered but must have a granted Ph.D. upon arrival. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills and capacity necessary for excellence in teaching in one or more of the specific areas listed.

Application instructions

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