Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-10-22
Req: REQ11672
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Position Summary:

The Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track positions in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2022-2023 academic year. Candidates should expect to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American politics and quantitative research methods. Applications reflecting expertise in new techniques and technologies will receive special consideration. Preference will be given to candidates who have a broad range of quantitative methodological expertise in, but not limited to: R, Generalized Linear Models, Multilevel Modeling, and Bayesian approaches.

The Department is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Preferred candidates have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and can demonstrate skill in the understanding of cultural differences.

Hires will have a teaching load of 3/2 and should be able to provide instruction in a variety of modalities, including online, hybrid and in-person. Ability and willingness to lead occasional faculty seminars on new methods are preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate an active research agenda in either methodology or American Politics, which includes potential for outside support through public or private grants. Undergraduate and graduate advising, mentoring, and thesis supervision related to the political science and data science majors are important components of this position.

The new hire will contribute substantially to FAU’s Comparative Studies Ph. D. program and to the M.S. in Data Science and Analytics degree. Depending on their area of study, the new hire may also contribute to interdisciplinary programs and have the opportunity to participate in college or department programs such as the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program and the Advanced Campaigning Program and/or contribute to the Study of the Americas Initiative in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Political Science from an accredited institution with a focus in American Politics and quantitative methodology. The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. completed by the start of the Fall 2022 semester.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Arts and Letters

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2022-01-21-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into one attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae. Along with the cover letter and CV, please make sure the following is also included:
1. A sample syllabus for a class you have taught or would like to teach
2. A one-page research statement describing your work and future agenda,
3. A statement detailing your approach to engaging with diverse communities and articulating how your teaching, scholarship and/or service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus,
4. The names and email addresses of three persons who will be writing letters of recommendation (letters will be solicited for candidates placed on the long list).

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711