Description

 University of Colorado – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Asst Professor

 

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Political Science Department at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications from innovative and versatile candidates for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, starting August 2019.

Applicants should have areas of expertise in the political-economy of the “Global South.Particular geographic areas of interest are:  South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin/South America.   Particular subfields of interest are:   International Development, Public Health, Gender, Labor and Migration. 

The successful candidate will be rostered as a tenure-track assistant professor. This position comes with responsibilities in teaching (40% of time), research (40% of time), and service (20% of time).  The teaching load is 2/2 (four courses an academic year), at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  This position will be responsible for teaching foundational courses in comparative politics as well as courses within the candidate’s particular subfield.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 19,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

The CU Denver Political Science Department seeks to sensitize students to the essential questions of politics and life, and to catalyze informed and creative civic engagement in pursuit of a more just and humane world.  Beyond its teaching mission, the Department seeks to create, discover, and apply knowledge to improve the health and well-being of Colorado, the nation, and the world.  In advancing these teaching, research, and creative activities, the department seeks to build mutually beneficial partnerships that engage local, national, and global communities. Our Political Science Department values interdisciplinarity, and welcomes creative candidates from diverse fields who meet the qualifications below. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. from an accredited university; track record of engaging and innovative teaching; record of scholarly achievement or promise of future scholarly achievement; areas of expertise in one or more of the following fields:  Political-Economy of the “Global South” (Area expertise in Africa, Asia or Latin/South America),   International Development, Public Health, Gender, Labor and Migration. 

GENERAL QUALITIES DESIRED: 

The Political Science Department seeks candidates who expand our understanding of how colonialism, settler colonialism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, globalization and/or militarism affect daily life across the world, and who can highlight the innovative solutions to global and local challenges that are emerging out of traditionally marginalized communities.   Candidates with a commitment to innovative pedagogies, including openness to online teaching and robust online pedagogies, are encouraged to apply.  The Department values candidates with a record of, or interest in, community engagement and/or international development experience.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

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Diversity and Equity:

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The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, gender-nonconforming candidates, persons of color, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 9, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing