Political Science Department

 

• Assistant Professor, American Politics starting in Fall 2010

• Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics starting in Fall 2010

 

 

 

Assistant Professor, American Politics starting in Fall 2010

The Department of Political Science at the College of Charleston SC, invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant professor position beginning fall 2010 in American politics, with specialization in campaign politics, elections, voting, and participation. A focus that includes minority politics or new forms of political engagement would be welcome. The position will offer opportunities to develop new courses in the field. The ability to offer undergraduate courses in political theory, including both traditional and non-traditional perspectives on key normative concepts and their application to contemporary political issues is highly desirable. Candidates must possess a PhD in Political Science. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The College of Charleston is a public, liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. The Political Science Department has 21 faculty, 400 undergraduate majors (www.polisci.cofc.edu), and supports Master of Public Administration (www.cofc.edu/~puba) and Master of Environmental Studies (www.cofc.edu/~environ programs). The College is located in a coastal metropolitan area of over 600,000. Additional information about the institution and the surrounding area is available at www.cofc.edu. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, copies of graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including, but not limited to course syllabi and course evaluations), examples of scholarly research, and three letters of reference to Lynne E. Ford, American Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The College of Charleston is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply.

 

Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics starting in Fall 2010

The Department of Political Science at the College of Charleston SC, invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant professor position beginning fall 2010 in comparative politics with an African area specialization and expertise. In addition to teaching the survey "Politics of Africa” course and developing additional courses related to African countries, the successful candidate will contribute to the department’s international and comparative curriculum. The ability to offer undergraduate courses in political theory, including both traditional and non-traditional perspectives on key normative concepts and their application to contemporary political issues is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the College’s Minor in African Studies and to take part in the National Model African Union. The Department values experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of study abroad opportunities. Candidates must possess a PhD in Political Science or related field. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The College of Charleston is a public, liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. The Political Science Department has 21 faculty, 400 undergraduate majors (www.polisci.cofc.edu), and supports both a Master of Public Administration and Master of Environmental Studies. The Department participates in a variety of interdisciplinary undergraduate programs including Women’s Studies, International Studies, and African Studies. The College is located in a coastal metropolitan area of over 600,000. Additional information about the institution and the surrounding area is available at www.cofc.edu. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, copies of graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including, but not limited to course syllabi and course evaluations), examples of scholarly research, and three letters of reference to Comparative Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. The College of Charleston is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply.