Open-rank Professor in Comparative Politics
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Open-rank Professor in Comparative Politics
Department: Politics and Public Affairs
Location: Denison University
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Faculty
About the Department: The Department of Politics and Public Affairs at Denison University is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professor to join our team. Our department is committed to providing a rigorous and engaging education to our students, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for teaching and research.
Job Summary:
- Teach introductory and upper-division courses in comparative politics, including courses on constitutionalism, policy analysis, and social movements.
- Develop and teach a rotating set of upper-division courses in comparative politics broadly and in their areas of expertise.
- Contribute to the integration of the theoretical with experiential elements of our major.
- Maintain an ongoing research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Support the University's commitment to liberal arts education and be an active participant in departmental and university governance.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a range of courses, including introductory and upper-division courses in comparative politics.
- Develop and teach new courses in comparative politics, including courses on constitutionalism, policy analysis, and social movements.
- Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in departmental and university governance, including serving on committees and contributing to departmental and university initiatives.
- Advise students and provide mentorship to junior faculty members.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Political Science or closely-related field by start date.
- Teaching experience at the college level, with a demonstrated ability to teach introductory and upper-division courses in comparative politics.
- Research experience, with a demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Independent teaching experience (beyond TA) is preferred.
- Experience working in a liberal arts setting is preferred.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A generous retirement contribution.
- Tuition benefits to attend Denison or other affiliated colleges.
- Start-up research funds and an annual professional development account.
- Competitive professional development funding and a one-semester research leave after a successful pre-tenure review.
How to Apply:
To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by October 7, 2024. Applications should include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate level transcript [official or unofficial]
- Teaching Portfolio, which should include a 1) teaching statement that lays out the candidate's teaching philosophy, interests, and experience; the teaching statement should also describe how the candidate fosters an inclusive classroom where students with diverse perspectives and experiences can respectfully contribute and learn, 2) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations or other artifacts), 3) an introductory syllabus for comparative politics of democracies, and 4) an upper division syllabus that reflects your expertise.
- Research Statement that lays out the candidate's scholarly interests and plans
- A writing sample
- Contact information for three letters of reference
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