University of Tennessee-Knoxville

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)]The Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking candidates for a tenure track position as assistant professor in International Relations beginning August 1, 2006. Successful candidates for this position should have a substantive focus in conflict resolution and national/international security issues and must possess strong quantitative and/or formal methodological skills. Applicants also should have teaching competence in a wide range of IR classes at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Other requirements include a demonstrated potential for scholarly achievement and completion of the Ph.D. in political science or strong proof of Ph.D. degree completion prior to the appointment date. Send a letter of application, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a detailed curriculum vita, and teaching evaluations if available to: Professor Yang Zhong, Chair, International Relations Search Committee, Department of Political Science, 1001 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996-0410. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candiates are encouraged to apply. The university welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Department faculty will be available to conduct preliminary interviews at the APSA meeting in Washington, D.C. in September 2005.