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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Employer
Austin College
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Nov 8, 2018

The Department of Political Science at Austin College invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations (assistant professor level). Demonstrated or potential teaching excellence, as well as enthusiasm for undergraduate education, is essential. While sub-field is open, we welcome candidates who can build upon, enrich, and expand the College’s interdisciplinary curriculum in areas such as East Asian Studies, International Political Economy, Environmental Studies or Public Health.  A willingness to contribute to the college’s writing course requirements is preferred.  The successful candidate will have PhD in hand by July 2019.

Candidates should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a one-page description of teaching philosophy, a one to two page research plan that incorporates undergraduates, a copy of graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Please combine materials into one PDF document and email to PoliticalScienceSearch@austincollege.edu (preferred). Referees should send letters of recommendation to the same email address with the applicant’s name in the subject line. You may send hard copies to Dr. Beth Gill, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Austin College, 900 N. Grand Ave., Suite 6D, Sherman, TX  75090-4400.

Review of applications begins January 24, 2019.

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives.

Austin College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

 

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