GRINNELL COLLEGE - POLITICAL SCIENCE/COMPARATIVE POLITICS - ONE YEAR POSITION (START FALL 2018).

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Political Science invites applications for a one-year appointment in comparative politics beginning Fall 2018. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.  Expertise open to all regions except Africa, Europe and the Post-Communist region.  Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to, social movements, political violence, gender and politics, or political economy of industrialized societies. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will likely include Introduction to Political Science, two intermediate courses in comparative politics, and a seminar. 

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 15, 2018. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and sample syllabi, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Danielle Lussier, at [PoliSciSearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3173.

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An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.