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Elmhurst College

Location: ElmhurstIL 60126 Document ID: AC355-0H1T Posted on: 2018-11-0111/01/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-12-01
 

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science with expertise in Interna

Elmhurst College invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science with expertise in International Relations. An emphasis in global policy or studies would be a plus. Candidate should be a teacher and scholar who is broadly trained in International Relations and be prepared to teach introductory and upper level IR courses in multiple regions, topics courses, other courses in the candidate's field of specialization, as well as our survey courses, Intro to Politics and American Government. We seek candidates who complement the broader Elmhurst College core curriculum and have interdisciplinary interests.

Essential Functions
The teaching load is six courses per year.

Faculty are also expected to contribute to the department and college through service activities and advising.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of outstanding teaching, an active research agenda and willingness to include students in their research, and a commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. Candidates should have a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environments for a diverse student body.
A PhD required by September 1, 2019.

Preferred Qualifications
An emphasis in global policy or studies would be a plus.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

Work Hours
Posting Date 09/04/2018
Closing Date 11/01/2018
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst College offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst College is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest's best values in higher education.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the College's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst College is an EO Employer. Elmhurst College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law with respect to all aspects of employment.

Additional information about Elmhurst College may be accessed on our website: http://www.elmhurst.edu. A PhD is required by September 1, 2019. Review of applications will begin November 1st.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Teri Walker, Chair of Political Science, at twalker@elmhurst.edu.

Direct Link to this Posting http://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/870

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Applicant Documents
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  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts 1
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