The Department of Political Science at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will have broad training in American political behavior as their primary research interest. We are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in one or more of the following areas: parties, elections, media and politics, and interest groups. The successful candidate will be expected to teach ... more details
Assistant Professor - Political Science
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Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. The online application should include:
a detailed letter of application indicating your interest in and suitability for the position:
statements of teaching philosophy and research interests
curriculum vitae
official graduate and undergraduate transcripts
at least three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted
two short writing samples
two syllabi (if available),
evidence of teaching effectiveness.
All materials must be received by September 13, 2024.
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Posting Number:
20241132F
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Political Science
Position Type:
Faculty
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months
Department:
142-Political Science
Position Summary:
The Department of Political Science at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will have broad training in American political behavior as their primary research interest. We are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in one or more of the following areas: parties, elections, media and politics, and interest groups. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their areas of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate level. While the successful candidate will also be expected to teach an undergraduate research methods course, we are not seeking someone principally trained as a methodologist.
For a more detailed description of the Department of Political Science, please consult https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/political-science.html.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will hold a four-year inaugural appointment as the Jolyon Pitt Girard Endowed Assistant Professorship of Political Science which includes an annual research fund.Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (MA) courses. Teaching duties include a 2-2 teaching load for the first year and a 3-2 teaching load thereafter. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-year sabbatical is available in the fourth year and the 3-2 teaching load may be continued for another three years contingent on a successful and promising record of scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
ABDs will be considered; however, continued employment is subject to completion of the Ph.D. no later than August 15, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hand is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. The online application should include:
a detailed letter of application indicating your interest in and suitability for the position:
statements of teaching philosophy and research interests
curriculum vitae
official graduate and undergraduate transcripts
at least three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted
two short writing samples
two syllabi (if available),
evidence of teaching effectiveness.
All materials must be received by September 13, 2024.
Posting Date:
06/06/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
09/13/2024
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification:
faculty
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3
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