Auburn
Assistant Professor, Global Politics
Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title
Assistant Professor, Global Politics
Posting Number
P1805F
Position Summary InformationThe Department of Political Science at Auburn University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global Politics to begin August 16, 2025. Areas of interest include contentious politics and authoritarian systems, ethnic politics, and international/comparative political economy. Regional expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East/North Africa is also desirable.The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations, as well as the Department's University Core Course: Global Politics and Issues. We seek candidates with strong methodological skills who can contribute to quantitative methodological instruction in the Department, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment. In-person instruction.Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.The Department of Political Science has 26 tenured or tenure-track faculty. It offers undergraduate majors in political science, law and justice, public administration, and health services administration, master's degree programs in public administration and community planning, and a Ph.D. in public administration and public policy. The political science major is one of the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, consistently enrolling around 275 students, on average.Minimum QualificationsRequired qualifications include a doctoral degree in Political Science, which should be awarded by appointment start date of August 16, 2025. The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.Desired QualificationsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThe review of applications will begin on September 20, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To apply, please visit
this link . Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.Direct questions to Peter White, Global Politics Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-5208. Email:
polisci@auburn.edu .Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
this link
for more details.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
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Assistant Professor, Global Politics
Posting Number
P1805F
Position Summary InformationThe Department of Political Science at Auburn University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global Politics to begin August 16, 2025. Areas of interest include contentious politics and authoritarian systems, ethnic politics, and international/comparative political economy. Regional expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East/North Africa is also desirable.The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations, as well as the Department's University Core Course: Global Politics and Issues. We seek candidates with strong methodological skills who can contribute to quantitative methodological instruction in the Department, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment. In-person instruction.Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.The Department of Political Science has 26 tenured or tenure-track faculty. It offers undergraduate majors in political science, law and justice, public administration, and health services administration, master's degree programs in public administration and community planning, and a Ph.D. in public administration and public policy. The political science major is one of the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, consistently enrolling around 275 students, on average.Minimum QualificationsRequired qualifications include a doctoral degree in Political Science, which should be awarded by appointment start date of August 16, 2025. The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.Desired QualificationsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThe review of applications will begin on September 20, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To apply, please visit
this link . Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.Direct questions to Peter White, Global Politics Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-5208. Email:
polisci@auburn.edu .Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
this link
for more details.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date
Close Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website
to learn more.
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3#J-18808-Ljbffr