Northern Arizona University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Political Science at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure track position as an assistant professor in international relations and/or comparative politics. The position begins in August 2006. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Political Science completed by August 1, 2006, with a primary field specialization in international relations and/or comparative politics and the ability to teach international relations theory and issues in global politics. The candidate must demonstrate research/scholarly abilities in international relations and/or comparative politics, and an ability to teach introductory courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in either or both of these fields. Preference will be given to candidates who have an ability to teach research methods and analysis as well as one or more of the following areas: security policy, European political issues, and development studies. Preference also will be given to those who provide evidence of a commitment to working effectively with a diverse university community, are willing to incorporate web-based delivery strategies into their teaching, and are will to help fulfill broad university commitments, such as offering courses in liberal studies, U.S. and global diversity, and/or the Honors program. To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, three original letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a writing sample, and evidence of scholarship and publications. The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send applications to Chair, International Relations/Comparative Politics Search Committee, Northern Arizona University, Department of Political Science, P.O. Box 15036, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5036. The department offers the BA, BS, MA, MPA, and Ph.D. degrees. Northern Arizona University with almost 20,000 students, is located in a mountain community of 57,000 people. It has a mission to provide NAU-delivered curriculum for increasing numbers of students statewide. Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.