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Teacher Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow, Qualitative and/or Quantitative Political Methodology

Employer
Wake Forest University
Location
Winston Salem, NC

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Faculty Jobs
Social Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Job Description Summary

Wake Forest University’s Department of Politics and International Affairs seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Teacher-Scholar in qualitative and/or quantitative political methodology to start July 1, 2023. The position is open with respect to substantive specialization. The initial term of the appointment is one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Job Description:

We invite applications from scholars of Politics, International Relations, and Government with expertise in political methodology. We would especially welcome candidates with both methodological expertise and a substantive research agenda that adds to and complements those already represented in the department. A Ph.D. or ABD status in Political Science or a closely related field is required. More information about the department is available at http://politics.wfu.edu/.

We seek highly qualified candidates who can teach a total of four courses per academic year, at least two of which are introductory courses in undergraduate research methods. Candidates will also have opportunities to develop and teach courses that connect with their substantive research agendas and/or advanced undergraduate research methods courses. Compelling applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including international students, first generation students, and those who identify as members of historically marginalized communities. The teaching load of this position is designed to support a high level of research activity; the successful applicant will demonstrate an ability and commitment to produce knowledge by publishing impactful peer-reviewed scholarship during the term of their appointment. The department will particularly value candidates whose research activities bring new strengths to the department and/or would produce fruitful collaborations within it.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked in the top 30 among national universities. With 5,200 undergraduates and 3,200 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community.

The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, encapsulated in its motto “pro humanitate.” The Office of Civic and Community Engagement works to realize that ideal by serving as a hub for connecting students, staff, and faculty with community partners to create meaningful social change. To learn more about the University, please visit https://about.wfu.edu/.

Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/. The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file, which includes all of the following:

  • Cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community;

  • Curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references;

  • Research statement describing candidate’s current research and future trajectory;

  • Scholarly writing sample (e.g. journal article, dissertation chapter, or draft);

  • Teaching statement including plan to establish an inclusive learning environment;

  • Sample course syllabi;

  • Teaching evaluations;

  • Three letters of recommendation;

  • Copy of graduate transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment).

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to guarantee full consideration they should be received by April 1, 2023. If access to the internet is an issue, a hard copy of the application can be submitted to Michaelle Browers, Chair, Wake Forest University, Department of Politics and International Affairs, P.O. Box 7568, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to AskHR@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to Michaelle Browers, Chair and Professor, Politics and International Affairs, browerm@wfu.edu.

Additional Job Description

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wake Forest University, and the Department of Politics and International Affairs welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and community engagement.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Wake Forest University requires proof of full vaccination with an FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine for all positions posted on or after September 13, 2021. Wake Forest University requires that you provide satisfactory proof of full vaccination status to Human Resources within three days of your hire date. You must also maintain full COVID-19 vaccination status, as classified by the CDC, during your employment at Wake Forest University.

Consistent with federal, state and local law, Wake Forest University will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons unless providing an accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the University.

If you seek an accommodation from the vaccination requirement for disability- or religious-based reasons, you should contact Human Resources.

New employees who are hired into positions posted prior to September 13, 2021, offers of employment made to new employees prior to that date, and employees for positions at Graylyn Conference Center are generally exempt from the vaccination requirement unless the employee’s position is otherwise subject to a vaccination requirement due to the essential components of the position as described in Policy.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Organization

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation.  WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs.  The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty.  It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount.

Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.​

The University is comprised of:  the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus.  Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1.  Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff.

Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).  Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative.

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, NC, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina.  Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene.

Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family.  Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town (www.visitwinstonsalem.com).

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