Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics
- Employer
- Furman University
- Location
- Greenville
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics
Job Description:
The candidate's teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in world politics and upper-division courses in Middle Eastern politics. The candidate must demonstrate superb teaching and excellence in scholarship. Teaching experience in a liberal arts college setting is required. The teaching load is typically five courses in a semester system. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. by the time of application.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, sample course syllabi, teaching evaluations, a copy of graduate transcript(s), and a sample(s) of professional writing (published work preferred). Candidates should also include a statement describing how their teaching, scholarship, mentoring and/or service might contribute to a liberal arts college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values.
The deadline for applications is April 5, 2019.
For any questions please contact the chairperson of the search committee Michael Bressler at mike.bressler@furman.edu.
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Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
Fri, April 5, 2019
To apply, visit https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-in-Comparative-Politics_R000497
Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
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Furman University is committed to educating the whole student, encouraging academic and emotional growth while also providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. At the core of the University is a dynamic engaged learning philosophy that’s grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Students are taught by top-notch professors whose chief priorities are teaching and guiding undergraduate students—all within a close-knit campus community where ideas and perspectives are valued and encouraged.
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Our institutes and centers ensure there is a connection between the resources of Furman and the communities that we serve and strengthen. The Richard Riley Institute is a nonpartisan public policy think tank that promotes discussion and analysis of issues critical to South Carolina's future. The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability acts as a research hub and action center where students, educators and community leaders work together to explore sustainability challenges and generate scalable solutions. The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health serves as a convener of programs, educational initiatives, ideas and resources working collectively to bridge the population health gap of the Greenville community and beyond.
The student experience at Furman includes NCAA Division I Athletics, a vibrant student life culture encouraged by a 100 percent residential community, and a campus that is internationally recognized for its beauty.
Founded in 1826, the private university is located in the award-winning city of Greenville, South Carolina. Modern, sophisticated academic buildings are complemented by comprehensive athletics, recreational, and social facilities. Student housing ranges from traditional residence halls to apartments. The 750-acre campus features an Asian garden, a replica of Henry David Thoreau's cabin, a Florentine bell tower, a spring-fed lake, 13 miles of paved trails through the woodlands for hiking and biking, and an 18-hole golf course.
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- http://www.furman.edu/Pages/default.aspx
- Telephone
- 864-294-2000
- Location
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3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville
SC
29613
US
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