The International Studies Program at Centre College invites applicants for a tenure track position to begin in August 2023. Evidence of the ability to teach interdisciplinary courses at the introductory and upper levels is required. The committee will prioritize candidates with expertise in the Middle East. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to offer an introductory International Studies course and upper level thematic, regional, and interdisciplinary courses.  Candidates must have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline by August 1, 2023. 

Established in 1819, Centre College is a nationally ranked Liberal Arts College and is proud to host one of the nation’s premiere study-abroad programs, to which the successful candidate may contribute. With 1,400 students and an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars, classes are small and academic standards are high, and Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success in top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding careers. A new strategic plan places additional emphasis on community engagement, experiential learning, career readiness, and holistic wellness. 

Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.  As noted in the Statement of Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, governance is shared, ideas are freely and respectfully exchanged, and all members of the community benefit from the richness of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, the International Studies program strongly encourages applications from candidates who further diversify our faculty, who celebrate the rich diversity of our student body, and who utilize inclusive and engaging pedagogical practices. A number of resources support faculty success, including a robust Center for Teaching and Learning, peer mentoring, and endowed funding for professional development.  

Centre is located in Danville, Kentucky, a city of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, historic downtown, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati.  For more information about Centre College, visit our website at www.centre.edu 

To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/121557  .  A completed application will include: 1) a cover letter that describes your interest in, and qualifications for, this particular position, 2) your curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness, 4) a diversity statement explaining how you would contribute to and/or address the issues of diversity and inclusion at Centre, 5) graduate transcripts, and 6) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into your professional expertise and future potential.  Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2023.