Friday, January 06, 2006

DePauw University

[Department Website][APSA elisting(requires membership)] DePauw University: The Department of Political Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2006. Rank open. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. preferred. A commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential. Primary specialization in international politics is required, with teaching responsibilities to include sections of the department’s introductory course on international politics, as well as advanced courses in areas such as international political economy, international organizations, international law, global issues, global governance, and war and peace. Also required is a secondary teaching capacity in comparative politics, including the ability to teach a course on the politics of western industrial states. DePauw is a selective liberal arts college with a commitment to good teaching as well as to diversity in its student body, faculty, staff, and curriculum. The University enrolls about 2,300 undergraduates with a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, and is located about one hour west of Indianapolis in a community of about 10,000 people. Additional information about the University and the Department of Political Science can be obtained at http://www.depauw.edu/acad/political/. DePauw has exceptional programs for supporting its faculty members, including pre-tenure leave and funding for professional and curriculum development (see http://www.depauw.edu/amin/acadaffairs/facdev.htm). Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, samples of scholarly writing and, to the extent possible, evidence of teaching ability. Application materials should be sent to International Politics Position, c/o Professor Bruce Stinebrickner, Department of Political Science, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. DePauw is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer; women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.