Overview

The Department of Political Science, Philosophy, Religion, and Legal Studies is seeking engaging teachers and active scholars to join our diverse scholarly community by applying for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with primary expertise in International Relations and a preference for additional expertise in one or more of the following: Human Rights, International Law, Comparative Politics (Middle East, Asia). The ability to teach core disciplinary courses, such as Introduction to Political Science, Scope and Methods, and Senior Capstone in Political Science, is a plus. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced teacher with demonstrated scholarly achievements to teach in our distinguished department. The Winthrop Department of Political Science boasts award-winning faculty who are recognized for the quality of their teaching, research, and service. The department also has three experiential learning high-impact programs: (1) the 48-year old Model United Nations Program; (2) the Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research, which is home to the nationally renowned Winthrop Poll; and (3) the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy, a major civic engagement and community collaboration initiative of the University. The department also collaborates with the Master of Liberal Arts program to provide a graduate Concentration in Political and Civic Engagement.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Teach a variety of introductory and advanced courses in International Relations with potential course offerings in Comparative Politics
  • Ability to collaborate with one or more of the departmental experiential learning programs (Model United Nations, the Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research, and The John C. West Forum on Politics & Policy) a plus
  • Teach courses in Winthrop University’s innovative General Education Program
  • Engage in active scholarship that complements existing areas of expertise in the department
  • Advise undergraduate Political Science majors
  • Be an interested and energetic participant in an active department

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Political Science; Applicants ABD in Political Science will be considered
  • Expertise in International Relations and a commitment to teaching at the introductory and advanced levels
  • Preferred candidates will have expertise in either Human Rights, International Law, or Comparative Politics (Middle East, Asia)
  • Evidence of Student Intellectual Development, including teaching excellence and commitment to student learning
  • Commitment to Scholarly Activity, Professional Stewardship, and Academic Responsibility

Application Instructions

  • Application letter, with evidence of major responsibilities and required qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae, including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses, if available, of at least three persons who know the candidate professionally on the last page
  • Sample of representative written work (article- or chapter-length)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to student learning
  • Names of three academic/professional references
  • All graduate transcripts and evidence of highest degree achieved (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; official transcripts are required prior to final appointment)

Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.