Avila University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] Full-time faculty position in political science beginning Fall, 2006 to teach/advise majors and direct pre-law program. Desire to direct and/or coach mock trial program will be weighed in candidate?s favor. Doctorate in political science with emphasis in American politics required. Ability to teach Comparative Politics and International Relations is a plus. Teaching experience is preferred. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Course load is 24 credit hours per academic year. Founded in 1916 and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila University is a Catholic, four year co-educational university with liberal arts and professional programs. Interested applicants should send a letter of application describing research interests, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), graduate school transcript, a brief writing sample and three letters of recommendation to: Marie Joan Harris, CSJ, Provost, Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145. Application deadline: September 30, 2005. Avila University is an EO/AA Employer. Women and racial minorities are encouraged to apply.