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Overview
The Department of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The Department invites applications from scholars of Comparative Politics or International Relations with a focus on non-democratic politics who are also able to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology. We welcome candidates with expertise in any geographic region whose research and teaching address topics, including but not limited to, authoritarianism, democratic backsliding, state repression, contentious politics, and intrastate conflict. Candidates who can contribute to the department’s dual-title Ph.D. programs in African Studies, Asian Studies, Social Data Analytics, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Qualifications The Assistant Professor will have demonstrated ability as a researcher and a promising research agenda with a focus on anti-democratic governance. The candidate should show potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Promise for securing external research funding is also desirable. This position will include resident and online teaching and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.
Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is required by the appointment date.
Candidates must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and evidence of growth in scholarly achievement.
Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; ability to offer courses in political methodology.
Ability to contribute to the department’s dual-title Ph.D. programs is a plus.
Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an applicant is selected. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Nelson, Head of Political Science (mjn15@psu.edu).
Additional Information Visit our website at https://polisci.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our department.
To apply, please visit https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Professor–Political-Science_REQ_0000071418-1
To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to https://www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports, which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The Department invites applications from scholars of Comparative Politics or International Relations with a focus on non-democratic politics who are also able to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology. We welcome candidates with expertise in any geographic region whose research and teaching address topics, including but not limited to, authoritarianism, democratic backsliding, state repression, contentious politics, and intrastate conflict. Candidates who can contribute to the department’s dual-title Ph.D. programs in African Studies, Asian Studies, Social Data Analytics, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Qualifications The Assistant Professor will have demonstrated ability as a researcher and a promising research agenda with a focus on anti-democratic governance. The candidate should show potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Promise for securing external research funding is also desirable. This position will include resident and online teaching and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.
Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is required by the appointment date.
Candidates must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and evidence of growth in scholarly achievement.
Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; ability to offer courses in political methodology.
Ability to contribute to the department’s dual-title Ph.D. programs is a plus.
Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an applicant is selected. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Nelson, Head of Political Science (mjn15@psu.edu).
Additional Information Visit our website at https://polisci.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our department.
To apply, please visit https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Professor–Political-Science_REQ_0000071418-1
To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to https://www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports, which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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