California State University Northridge Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-30] CSU Northridge has made an offer.

University of Pittsburgh Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-21] I just heard that Pittsburgh did not make any offers. It seems that the department cannot make up their mind like last year.
[Anonymous 2005-12-21] You "just heard" wrong about Pitt.
[Anonymous 2005-12-21] Please enlighten us then: does Pitt have offers out right now, have they been accepted, or what?
[Anonymous 2005-12-21] I heard that Pitt made an offer to Bridget Coggins (Ohio State) but I have no idea whether she
[Anonymous 2005-12-21] Just to clarify: The comment on Pittsburgh not making an offer was in regard to their CP-Europe job opening. I should have said this in my posting.
[Anonymous 2005-12-21] I know that they interviewed 4 people for the CP-EU position at Pittsburgh. One of them was Rebecca Oliver (PhD Candidate at Northwestern).
[Anonymous 2006-01-11] A friend from Pittsburgh told me that Burcu Savun (Rice University) accepted Pitt's IR position.

Vanderbilt University Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-18] Brett Benson (Duke 2006) joins Vanderbilt: http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/psci/faculty#benson
[Anonymous 2005-12-22] Vandy has at least one offer out right now. I heard it is to Michaela Mattes.
[2006-01-26] Vanderbilt hired Michaela Mattes of Rice University. See http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/psci/faculty#mattes

Wesleyan University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Government at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for several one-year visiting assistant professor level positions in comparative politics and international politics for the 2006/07 academic year. The positions may be structured as full-time visiting assistant professor positions teaching four courses per year or as .8 FTE postdoctoral positions teaching three courses per year. All positions are open with regard to field and area expertise, but we do have a particular need for specialists in Latin America, East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be near to completion. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate school transcripts, a writing sample, syllabi if available, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (but please do not send copies of individual student evaluations) to: Ms Tina Salafia, Department of Government, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06459. Materials cannot be returned. Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. There is no deadline for applications, but we wish to fill these positions as soon as possible. The positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

Harvard University, WCFIA Fellowship (Japan)

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] HARVARD UNIVERSITY, PROGRAM ON U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS Postdoctoral Fellowship Harvard University`s Program on U.S.-Japan Relations offers postdoctoral fellowships for social scientists in a broad range of fields, including anthropology, economics, education, history, law, political science, public health, public policy, and sociology. Projects that focus on Japan or Japan`s international role from a comparative, historical, or global perspective are welcome. A knowledge of the Japanese language is not required. Awards are for the academic year and provide $40,000 over 10 months. The application deadline is 1 March 2006. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree by 1 August 2006. Application forms are available at www.wcfia.harvard.edu/us-japan , or by contacting: Program on U.S.-Japan Relations/61 Kirkland Street/Cambridge, MA 02138-2030 (e-mail: us_japan@wcfia.harvard.edu ).

University of Southern California (Public Diplomacy)

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy, a new cross-disciplinary research, teaching and training center run jointly by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and the USC School of International Relations, a school within the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, seeks to appoint a faculty position in public diplomacy at open rank. The person appointed to this position will play a leadership role in the establishment of the center and hold a joint appointment in the USC Annenberg School and the School of International Relations. We look for a candidate who is prepared to teach and conduct advanced research on cultural, educational, media and social action activities and programs—both governmental and non-governmental, both U.S. and non-U.S., both national and multinational—and their impact on international relations, public opinion and foreign policy. These activities are broadly construed to include diplomacy, journalism, entertainment, commerce, tourism and civil society movements whose effects—intended or not, official or unofficial—are to foster the interests of states and the values of societies and groups within them. A PhD is required. Experience as a practitioner of public diplomacy, whether governmental or non-governmental, will be considered an asset, as will a record of scholarship designed to have an impact on society, and to be of service to it. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. USC is an AA/EO employer and is seeking to create a diverse community. For more information, contact: Steven Lamy, Professor and Director, USC School of International Relations, 3518 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043; (213) 740-2135; lamy@usc.edu. Applications should be sent to: USC School of International Relations, 3518 Trousdale Pkwy VKC 330, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043

University of Southern California

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The University of Southern California’s School of International Relations invites nominations and applications for the John A. McCone Chair in International Relations. The new chair holder will bring a distinguished record of research and publications and will provide leadership and visibility in international security studies. The chair includes resources beyond salary, and terms will be subject to negotiation. The School of International Relations, founded in 1922, has 22 dedicated faculty and is part of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The School offers an undergraduate degree, joint masters degrees, and a joint doctoral degree with the Department of Political Science. This doctoral program emphasizes rigorous theoretical and methodological training typical of political science programs and includes other innovative approaches as well. The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree. The appointment will be tenured at the full or associate level beginning preferably in September 2006. Candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the following address: McCone Chair Search Committee USC School of International Relations 3518 Trousdale Pkwy, VKC 330 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0043. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Southern California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

University of British Columbia

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Faculty of Graduate Studies Director Liu Institute for Global Issues The University of British Columbia (www.ubc.ca) invites applications for the tenured position of Director of the Liu Institute. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of leadership and scholarship in global issues. The Liu Institute (www.ligi.ubc.ca) pursues interdisciplinary research on global public policy issues. Its activities currently include international relations, human security, disarmament and non-proliferation, conflict, gender and development, the environment, global health and international justice. The successful candidate will have an exceptional international reputation in her/his field, a broad understanding of global issues, a capacity to provide leadership within an interdisciplinary setting, and a commitment to graduate program development. A record of fundraising ability is desirable. The new Director will take up the Directorship on July 1, 2006, or as soon as possible thereafter. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Applicants should send a letter describing their interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Frieda Granot, Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies The University of British Columbia 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada Fax: +1-604-822-9202 Email: lisa.francis@ubc.ca The application deadline is February 28, 2006. For more information, please visit our website at www.grad.ubc.ca

Lafayette College

[APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Government and Law at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations and Comparative Politics with expertise in Asian Politics. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instructor (ABD), and will begin in August 2006. We seek a scholar with the intellectual breadth necessary to teach International Relations and Comparative Politics within a liberal arts curriculum. We are open to candidates with any intellectually interesting approach to these fields. Candidates should be able to teach Introduction to International Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Research Methods in International Affairs (an interdisciplinary program), and additional courses in International and Comparative Politics, some of which will satisfy the Asian Studies Program. Candidates should send a letter of intent that describes current research, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, student evaluations, samples of scholarly work, and 3 letters of recommendation to International/Comparative Politics Search Committee Chair, Department of Government and Law, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-1780. Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. Lafayette College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Reed College Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-19] I heard that Reed isn't going to make offers to any of their 3 candidates -- true? Know what their plans are?
[Anonymous 2005-12-19] Reed interviewed three candidates: Emily Beaulieu (UCSD), Alex Montgomery (Stanford), and (I believe) Craig Borowiak (Duke, teaching at Haverford), although that may have been for Reed's theory position. Montgomery was offered the IR position and has accepted.

University of Miami

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] International Relations The University of Miami is seeking outstanding candidates for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the field of International Relations to begin August 15, 2006. A strong commitment to research and excellence in teaching is essential. The position is open with respect to theoretical and methodological orientation; successful candidates should be capable of teaching the main contending traditions (e.g., realism, institutionalism, critical theory, constructivism, etc.). The teaching load is three courses per semester, with a combination of introductory, upper-division, and graduate-level courses. Applications received by January 31, 2006, will be given first consideration, although we will continue to accept applications after that date until an offer is made. ABDs are welcome to apply, however, Ph.D. must be in hand by August 1, 2006. Candidates should send a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, a writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available) and sample syllabi to: Ms. Louise Oliver, Department of International Studies, P.O. Box 248123, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124-3010. Queries about the position should be directed to the Interim Department Chair, Dr. Jonathan West, at (305) 284-2500. The University of Miami is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Leiden University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Political Science of Leiden University invites applications for two five year positions as assistant professor/lecturer in political science with an emphasis on international politics. One of the two positions is devoted exclusively to security studies, the other is more broadly defined but the department would welcome expertise with respect to the relation between domestic and international politics. The department consists of about 20 faculty members and has consistently received high ratings in peer reviews of both its teaching and research programs. The department offers a Dutch-language BA program and English-language MA programs in Political Science, in Political Science Research, and in International Relations and Diplomacy at the Leiden and The Hague campuses, attracting a total of about 200 new students annually. The PhD program is offered jointly with other Dutch political science departments in the inter-university research school NIG. Candidates are expected to be able to teach courses in the subfields mentioned, in all these programs. In addition to proficiency in English, fluency in Dutch is an asset, but not a condition: candidates who do not speak or understand Dutch yet are expected to be able to lecture in Dutch within two years. The teaching load is normally a total of four courses per academic year, in addition to thesis supervision, etc. The focus of the department`s research program is on political institutions (broadly defined), their design, workings, and implications, and candidates are expected to work within that program. Applicants must hold a PhD in political science, have a publication record that includes publications in international refereed journals, meet the requirements of the inter-university research school NIG, and have good teaching capabilities. Sound knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods is strongly valued. Further information is available from Rudy B. Andeweg, Chair, Department of Political Science, Leiden University, PO Box 9555, NL-2300 RB, Leiden, The Netherlands (andeweg@fsw.leidenuniv.nl). Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a sample publication, evidence of teaching experience and ability, and three letters of reference. Applications must be received by January 31.

Trinity College Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-18] A highly reliable source has informed me that the position at Trinity (Hartford) has been filled

University of Vermont Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-07] UVM has filled their advertised position (IR/CP).
[Anonymous 2005-12-08] Michelle Commercio (UPenn, Phd) accepted the UVM job.

University of South Florida

[APSA elisting(requires membership)] University of South Florida: The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) at the University of South Florida is seeking to fill one position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the study of development in the context of the Americas, with a preferred emphasis on Mexico and/or Brazil/Southern Cone. The position is a tenure-eligible, nine-month appointment. Review of applications will start on February 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. For full details of the positions, qualifications, application process and application deadline, please go to (http://web.usf.edu/iac/islac or http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfpers/vacancy/faculty.htm). USF is an EO/AA employer. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Alina Lezcano Saavedra, (813) 974-8130 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an EO/AA employer.

International University Bremen

[APSA elisting(requires membership)] The School of Humanities and Social Sciences of International University Bremen (IUB) invites applications for a Professorship in International Relations (at any rank). Applicants should demonstrate accomplishment in both teaching and research and are expected to have a strong record of scholarly productivity, a commitment to instructional excellence and the demonstrated ability to conduct research. Our language of instruction is English. Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The annual teaching load as a rule is three courses at three hours each. An initial contract will cover seven years. Contract terms are flexible based upon performance and the university’s needs. Preferably, work at IUB should begin in July or August 2006. IUB is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees no later than December 31, 2005, to the attention of Prof. Dr. Max Kaase, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Building: Research 4 - Ref. No. 510, P.O. Box 750 561, D-28725 Bremen. For further information please contact m.kaase@iu-bremen.de.

Central European University

[APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of International Relations and European Studies at Central European University in Budapest invites applications for a full-time position in European studies at the rank of assistant professor. We are seeking qualified candidates in the field of European studies, broadly defined. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated potential for high-level research and publication and is expected to teach theoretical approaches to the European Union at the graduate level. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in international relations or political science by August 2006. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per year, plus supervision of MA theses and PhD dissertations. The initial contract is for four years, with indefinite long-term renewals possible. The CEU encourages applications from women and minorities and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. The Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university accredited in both the US and Hungary. The language of instruction is English, and there are no language or citizenship requirements for employment. Please visit the CEU website (www.ceu.hu) for more information about the university and department. Direct applications to the Rector of CEU, c/o Erika Belko, Human Resources Office, Central European University, H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 9., Hungary (Fax: + 36 1 235-6135, e-mail: applications@ceu.hu). CONTACT: Julius Horvath, Junior Faculty Search Committee, Department of IRES, Central European University, Nador utca 9, H-1051 Budapest, Hungary; e-mail: horvathj@ceu.hu Please include a CV and research paper, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Applications may be considered at any time, but for best consideration apply by February 15, 2006. The starting date for the position is early August 2006. CEU is an equal opportunity employer.

University of Lethbridge

[CPSA elisting] University of Lethbridge

The Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge is seeking applications for a probationary (tenure-track) position in International Relations, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin 1 July 2006, subject to budgetary approval.

A Ph.D. at or near completion is required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a continuing research program, to seek external funding, and to teach at the undergraduate level. New faculty members are eligible for funding in support of research and scholarly activities. Our graduate program is expanding and supervision of graduate students is encouraged. The department continues to grow and serves both majors and students in a variety of areas.

Located in southern Alberta, near the Rocky Mountains, Lethbridge offers a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild for the prairies, excellent cultural and recreational amenities and attractive economic conditions. Founded in 1967, the University has an enrollment of over 8,000 students.

Our focus on liberal education, selected professional programs, smaller classes, co-op placements and involvement of students in faculty research provides the very best education available. For more information about the University please visit our web site at www.uleth.ca, and the Department’s web site at www.uleth.ca/fas/pol.

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, transcripts, publications, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and names and contact information of at least three references who are scholars in the field, should be sent to: Dr. Peter McCormick, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Political Science, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Dr., Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4. E-mail: mccormick@uleth.ca; phone: (403)329-2580.

To expedite the handling of applications, please have references send their supporting letters directly to the above address. The closing date for the competition is Feb 15, 2006.

Vassar College

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Political Science at Vassar College invites applications for a one-year visiting position in International Politics, beginning in August 2006. Candidates must be able to teach introductory International Politics, as well as intermediate and upper level courses. Ph.D should be in hand at the time of appointment. Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Teaching load is five courses (four preparations) per year. Candidates should submit the following items for consideration: (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcript, (4) at least three letters of recommendation, and (5) evidence of teaching potential such as teaching evaluations and/or teaching portfolio. Please send materials to: International Politics Search, Department of Political Science, Box 260, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 15, 2006; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

New College of Florida

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] New College of Florida seeks applicants to fill a one-year visiting position in Comparative Politics/International Relations at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is a small, highly selective, innovative liberal arts institution situated on Sarasota Bay. Students, with the help of faculty sponsors, plan their own academic programs and receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. This search is open with respect to specializations within the subfields of Comparative Politics and International Relations but our preference is for a candidate who straddles the Comparative/IR boundary and can offer a combination of courses that will contribute to both subfields. Candidates with expertise in developing countries would be particularly attractive; interdisciplinary interests in environmental studies would be a plus. The person filling this position will teach two intermediate-level courses each semester and sponsor tutorials in his or her area of interest. One of the four courses should be a general course in International Political Economy. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or be well along in their ABD status and they should also have experience designing and teaching their own courses. Please send a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests outlining the courses you would teach, your c.v., syllabi, teaching evaluations, and one writing sample to: Prof. Richard Coe, Chair, Division of Social Sciences, New College of Florida, 5700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. New College of Florida is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Consistent with law and its respect for personal dignity, the college does not discriminate against applicants for employment based on race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital or veteran status. EOE/AA/ADA/WMA

University of California, Davis Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-13] UC Davis interviewed Michaela Mattes (Rice University) for their institutions job.
[Anonymous 2005-12-20] UC Davis closed its institutions search without hiring anyone after interviewing three people.

Morehouse College

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] Chair, Department of Political Science Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, senior faculty member to serve as Chair of its Department of Political Science. The department at present consists of six full-time faculty members. Principal responsibilities as chair include teaching and student advisement; providing leadership for department curriculum development; evaluating faculty and staff performance; appointing and participating in department committees; and providing leadership for the preparation of the department’s strategic plan. Candidates must have doctorates in political science. They should have notable research and publication records, successful track records in higher education, experience in departmental and faculty governance, and have exemplified a strong sense of collegiality with faculty members. The selection process will favor candidates with significant fundraising experience. The department is seeking candidates whose primary substantive teaching area is in International and Comparative politics, and who can teach quantitative methods and formal theory. The department houses three concentrations that lead to the Bachelor of Arts degree: political science, urban studies, and international studies. While each concentration may have a director, the chair serves as the administrative head of the entire unit housing them. He reports directly to the Dean of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and ultimately to the Provost. The starting date for this position is August 2006. The salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, cover letter, and three letters of reference to the Senior Faculty Chair, Search Committee, Department of Political Science, Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314. A private Historically Black undergraduate 4-year liberal arts institution for men, Morehouse College’s mission is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. It is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer and strongly encourages women, member of all ethnic groups, and people with disabilities to apply.

University of Texas, El Paso

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] Political Science and Center for Inter-American and Border Studies, University of Texas at El Paso. Location: El Paso, Texas. Responsibilities: The position is allocated one third to the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies and two thirds to the Political Science Department, and contributes to the development of interdisciplinary teaching and research in both academic units. Programs include graduate and undergraduate majors and minors in Political Science and Latin American and Border Studies. Duties of the position include teaching 3 courses per semester, supervising theses, developing and implementing curriculum, extracurricular work with students, the completion of research projects and publication of the results, organization of academic events, and university and professional service work. For the holder of this position these are expected to be in the area of international relations and border affairs. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D in International Relations and 2 years of prior teaching experience at an accredited U.S. university or comparable foreign institution. Proficiency in both English and Spanish sufficient for teaching and research is preferred but not required. For those candidates that are bilingual, responsibilities will also include teaching introductory classes in Spanish. Contact: Andrew Peña, Director, Human Resources, 915-747-7933, who will direct the inquiry to Kathy Staudt, Vice Chair, Political Science and Center for Inter-American and Border Studies.

American University of Paris

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] Position: Assistant Professor, Department of International and Comparative Politics Institution: The American University of Paris Location: Paris, France Date posted: December 15, 2005 Application deadline: February 15, 2006 International and Comparative Politics: The American University of Paris seeks to appoint an exceptional young scholar to a tenure-track position in the field of International Relations and Comparative Politics. Candidates should have a PhD in Political Science, a strong background in quantitative and formal methods, and solid historical knowledge and research experience in one of the following countries/regions: the United States, Europe, the Middle East or East Asia. The Department of International and Comparative Politics is particularly interested in creative individuals with a demonstrated ability to combine quantitative and/or formal methods with a broad historical understanding and a comparative and/or international approach to political phenomena. Candidates fluent in French will be especially welcome. Interested candidates should address their applications to Blanca Heredia, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, The American University of Paris, 31 avenue Bosquet, 75006 Paris, France. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a few representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2006. The American University of Paris is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Bloomsburg University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announces a search (AA#44-5-108) for a position in the Department of Political Science at the Assistant Professorship rank to teach, in particular, Asian Politics (East Asian and South Asian) and related comparative courses as determined by the department Chair from time to time. The successful candidate will also be required to teach introductory courses (American Government or Introduction to Politics); four classes (with a maximum of 3 preparations) per semester. This is a nine-month tenure track position. Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview and teaching demonstration. The successful candidate must demonstrate abilities to work with diverse populations. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science preferred; A.B.D. in Political Science will be considered with contingency contract. Recommendation for hiring will be based on the majority vote of regular full-time faculty in the department. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of graduate work, and three letters of recommendation addressed to: Professor Richard Micheri, Search Committee Chair, Political Science Department, Bloomsburg University, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Applications received before February 28, 2006 will receive full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups, including women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EEO employer. www.bloomu.edu/jobs

Northern Illinois University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY International Relations/Political Theory The Department of Political Science at Northern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor effective Fall 2006. The successful candidate will bridge the fields of International Relations and Political Theory by offering graduate and undergraduate courses in International Relations and the history of political philosophy (from Plato to the present). Significant graduate training is required in each major field but the Department is open to a broad range of scholarly interests. Among particular needs in international relations are IR theory, human rights, and international ethics. Evidence of excellence in teaching and the strong likelihood of a sustained publication record are expected. A Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment is preferred. The Department of Political Science has 26 faculty members and offers B.A., B.S., M.A., M.P.A. and Ph.D. degrees. NIU is located 60 miles west of Chicago. It has an enrollment of more than 22,000, including a graduate student body of over 6,400. Applicants must send curriculum vitae, letter of application, three letters of recommendation, appropriate transcripts, writing samples and evidence of teaching quality to: Daniel R. Kempton, Department Chair, International Relations/Political Theory Search, Department of Political Science, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2887 (dkempton@niu.edu). Review of completed applications will begin on January 20, 2006, however review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Sam Houston State University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Political Science of Sam Houston State University is conducting a search for three tenure-track Assistant Professors to begin August 2006 (American, Public Administration, & Theory/Comparative/International). Applicants cutting across areas will be considered. For this position, preferred teaching areas include Political Philosophy/Theory (Western or non-Western), Comparative (thematic nonregional specialty preferred), and International Relations. Successful teaching, applied experience, and/or successful grant writing experience useful. The position is to teach introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate classes. Doctorate must be completed by the beginning of classes. The department offers BA, BS, MA, and MPA degrees. Those interested should submit a letter indicating teaching and research interests, CV, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and a writing sample to: Dr. Witold Lukaszewski, Search Committee, Department of Political Science, Sam Houston State University, Box 2149, Huntsville, TX 77341-2149. Information: www.shsu.edu/~pol_www. E-mail: pol_pje@shsu.edu. Telephone: 936-294-4571. Consideration will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer.

American University (Intl Peace) Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-04] American University (International Peace and Conflict Resolution) job talks appear to be posted here and here.

IR Job Rumors Fall 2006

*new* [2005-12-03] An increasing number of Comparative Politics posts are being made. While only posts that refer to jobs in the IR Job List Fall 2006 will be added to the master table below, contributors should feel free to post information about CP jobs, since there is substantial overlap.

[2005-11-20] To prevent too many comments from building up, periodically a new post that summarizes all the comments will be placed at the top of the blog; to view old comments, see the previous post, which contains rumors up until November 12, 2005.

[2005-11-20] To prevent comments being lost, please post all rumors here rather than on the individual rumor postings. Comments have been turned off on these postings.

[2005-11-20] Please use discretion when posting rumors of offers or acceptances; if possible, only post an offer if it is public knowledge.

Got a rumor on which school have invited candidates to interviews or have sent out job
offers? Post a comment here. Names of candidates are not necessary, but can be useful.

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Want to see a list of jobs? See the IR Job List Fall 2006 entry.

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Institution	Rumors
American University (CIS)	2005-12-03
Pennsylvania State Erie Behrend College	2005-12-03
Columbia University (IPE)	2005-12-02
Columbia University	2005-12-02
Colorado State University	2005-12-02
Northern Arizona University	2005-12-02
Florida State University	2005-12-02
Trinity College	2005-12-02
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	2005-12-01
University of Tennessee-Knoxville (Conflict)	2005-11-30
George Fox University	2005-11-30
Reed College	2005-11-30
Providence College	2005-11-30
Michigan State University	2005-11-29
DePaul University	2005-11-28
American University (Intl Peace)	2005-11-28
Millikin University	2005-11-28
University of California, Los Angeles	2005-11-28
University of Kentucky	2005-11-28
University of Texas Austin	2005-11-27
George Mason University	2005-11-24
St. John's University	2005-11-22
Yeshiva University	2005-11-22
Arizona State University	2005-11-22
Dartmouth College	2005-11-21
Indiana University, Bloomington	2005-11-21[C]
Dickinson College	2005-11-20
American University (Intl Comm)	2005-11-17
University of Oklahoma [1][2][3]	2005-11-16
Clark University	2005-11-16
Texas A&M [1][2]	2005-11-15
Carleton College	2005-11-15
University of Georgia	2005-11-15
Yale University	2005-11-15
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	2005-11-15
George Washington University[1][2][3]	2005-11-13
University of Chicago (PubPol)	2005-11-13
University of Wisconsin [1][2][3]	2005-11-12
Cornell University	2005-11-12
Hofstra University	2005-11-09
George Fox University	2005-11-09
California State University Northridge	2005-11-09
Northern Arizona University	2005-11-09
University of West Florida	2005-11-09
University of Virginia	2005-11-07
Lehigh University	2005-11-07
University of Pennsylvania	2005-11-06
University of Colorado-Boulder	2005-11-04
University of Delaware	2005-11-04
University of Utah	2005-11-04
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg	2005-11-04
University of Colorado-Boulder	2005-11-04
Western Washington University [1][2]	2005-11-04
College of William & Mary	2005-11-03
Georgia State University	2005-11-03
Emory University	2005-11-03
University of Toronto	2005-11-02
University of California, Berkeley	2005-11-01
University of Arizona	2005-11-01
Middlebury College	2005-11-01
Georgetown University (Secy Studies)	2005-10-28
University of Nebraska [1][2]	2005-10-28
University of Notre Dame	2005-10-28
Vanderbilt University	2005-10-27[C]
California Institute of Technology	2005-10-18
New York University	2005-10-17

American University (CIS) Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-03] For the Eastern Europe/methodology position, AU is interviewing Cynthia Horne, Marc Berenson, and Paula Pickering.

Pennsylvania State Erie Behrend College Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-03] I heard Scott de Marchi (up for tenure at Duke??) interviewed at Penn State
[2006-01-30] Penn State, Erie has filled the position.

George Fox University Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-11-30] Dan Morey has an interview with them on December 7-9.

York University (Glendon)

[CPSA elisting]

Department of Political Science, Glendon College

The Department of Political Science at Glendon College, the bilingual Liberal Arts Faculty of York University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is subject to budgetary approval by the University. Candidates must possess a Ph. D. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and an ability to teach courses in Comparative Politics as well. The candidate will be expected to teach and do research in both French and English. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate level with some possibility of graduate teaching and supervision, research and administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with proven teaching experience, a strong research and publication record reflecting a knowledge of both French and English scholarship, and an ability to contribute effectively to the York graduate program.

Applications including curriculum vitae should be sent directly to Professor T. A. Heinrichs, Chair, Department of Political Science, Glendon College, York University, 2275 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M6. Date of Appointment, July 1st, 2006. Candidates must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair of the Political Science Department. At least one of the references should address teaching.

Application deadline: February 15, 2006.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the Affirmative Action Office at 416 736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

McMaster University

[CPSA elisting]

Academic Job Posting: Global Social Policy

The Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or junior associate professor level whose focus will be Global Social Policy. The field of global social policy examines the degree of globalization of social policy, the social content of global politics and the impact of globalization on nation-state social policies. It includes topics such as: the impact of supranational organizations on the making of national social policy; policy developments favouring global social redistribution of resources; global social health policy-making; transnational labour regulation; global social provision and empowerment; the role of international civil society (transnational social movements and international NGOs) in social policy areas; and the role of the business world in shaping the global discourse on social policy and development.

The candidate should be capable of effective teaching and supervision at the graduate level in the Social Science Department such as, but not limited to, Economics, Political Science, Social Work or Sociology, and be able to provide a course on global social policy for the interdisciplinary MA in Globalization Studies offered by the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition (IGHC). The candidate must also be able to contribute effectively to the undergraduate programme in their disciplinary home Department.

The candidate should have a PhD or be near completion and show promise of excellence in teaching and research. The Faculty expects the person who takes up the position to engage in an independent research programme yielding significant peer-reviewed publications. McMaster has an innovative and extensive Globalization research program housed in the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition and is the current home of the journal Global Social Policy. The successful candidate?s programme of research should be complementary to international research initiatives such as the Globalism and Social Policy Programme.

An application, including a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a teaching dossier (including an outline for an undergraduate course and an interdisciplinary graduate course in Globalization Studies) and a copy of a recent publication or paper should be sent to:

Dr. Robert O'Brien, Acting Director, Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M4.

Deadline for applications: December 15th, 2005

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Laurentian University

[CPSA elisting]

The Department of Political Science at Laurentian University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in international relations. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who are able to teach in a second field.

Interested individuals should submit an application and a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent, to Dr Mary Powell, Chair – Department of Political Science, Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury ON, P3E 2C6, mpowell@laurentian.ca.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 6 January 2006.

Laurentian University is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Immigration Canada requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. As a matter of policy, all advertised positions are subject to budgetary approval. In accordance with the University’s Policy on Bilingualism, Laurentian has a requirement of passive bilingualism (French/English) as a condition of tenure.

University of Kentucky PSD Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-03] University of Kentucky Patterson School has made an offer and the candidate accepted.
[Anonymous 2005-12-04] UK-Patterson made an offer to Robert Farley, who accepted.

Columbia University Rumors

[Anonymous 2005-12-02] Columbia has posted a number of job talks:
IR talks: Monday, December 5, 10:15 am Tonya Putnam Princeton University International Relations
[Anonymous 2006-01-04] Tonya Putnam (Stanford) received an offer from Columbia. Congrats, Tonya!
[2006-02-06] Tonya Putnam (Stanford) has accepted a position in IR at Columbia.

California Maritime Academy

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Global and Maritime Studies, at the California Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University invites applications for up to two full-time tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in a) Comparative Politics/International Relations with an area emphasis on the international political economy of the Pacific Rim countries or security issues relevant to the maritime field, and b) Maritime Environmental Policy. Cal Maritime’s newest major in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs prepares students for maritime policy careers (including law and graduate school opportunities), and provides students with academic and practical training in the fields of global maritime security, international maritime trade and economics, international maritime organizations and maritime environmental issues. Visit our website at www.csum.edu or call (707) 654-1140 for a complete job bulletin #19. EOE.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Rumors

[UNC Student 2005-12-01] Ian Lustick (from UPenn) is interviewing on Monday at UNC Chapel Hill for a Senior Position (joint Political Science/Center for the Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations).
[Anonymous 2005-12-06] I don't believe that the Lustick talk is a job talk.

Towson University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] The Department of Political Science invites applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2006. The position is contingent on final funding approval for Fiscal Year 2007. Primary areas of teaching will be foreign policy and national security policy for the undergraduate political science and international studies majors, and courses in comparative national security policy and political violence for the new MA in Homeland Security. Additional areas of teaching include international relations theory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field of study at the time of application. Candidates must be actively engaged in scholarship and publication. Candidates must be able to teach courses in foreign policy, national security policy, and international relations theory. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. The teaching load is six courses per year during the first three years but may rise to eight courses per year thereafter depending on scholarly production. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a letter of intent; sample syllabi for foreign policy and national security policy; official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate education, and three letters of recommendation to: James C. Roberts, Ph.D., chairperson, Department of Political Science, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2006. The position will remain open until filled. Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.