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September 28, 2009
Comparative Politics, VA
Visiting Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics - James Madison University, VA
The Political Science Department is seeking a faculty member to serve as a visiting professor for three semesters effective January 4, 2010.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will teach courses in Political Science and in the Interdisciplinary Social Science and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies programs. A commitment to teacher education is essential. Each semester, the candidate will teach an upper-level course in comparative politics for future middle school and high school teachers. In addition, the successful applicant must have the ability to teach one or more of the following courses: an interdisciplinary seminar on the dynamics of empire; an upper-level course on the politics of the European Union; or an upper-level course on the politics of Eastern and Central Europe.
This is a full-time visiting position with teaching responsibilities during the spring 2010, fall 2010, and spring 2011 semesters. For more information about the Department of Political Science, visit http://www.jmu.edu/polisci
Qualifications: A Ph. D. is preferred by the starting date but not required for appointment at the rank of Instructor; a doctorate is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to teach the required courses and a commitment to teacher education.
The department seeks candidates with strong teaching and research skills.
Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience
Special Instructions: 1) Applicants must submit an application, cover letter and curriculum vita electronically via the JobLink system at
https://joblink.jmu.edu
2) Candidates should then also mail a hard copy of their cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, relevant teaching evaluations, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, course syllabi, and other supporting material to:
Comparative Politics
Search Committee, Political Science Department, James Madison University, MSC 7705, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
James Madison University is an AA/EEO university. Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Posted by uunguyen at September 28, 2009 09:59 AM