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Assistant Professor, Political Science

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The Political Science Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in September 2022. The primary subfield is US Politics, with a specific preference for the study of social movements.

Responsibilities will include teaching, maintaining an active scholarly program, and service. Applicants should be able to teach an introductory course in US Politics as well as upper division offerings in the area of US political behavior. The department has curricular needs in public law and varying types of research methods. Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: the politics of underrepresented groups, economic inequality, gender and sex, immigration, political psychology, political sociology, civil rights & liberties, and additional topics which can contribute to the department’s and university’s emphasis on social justice. Applicants may also be expected to teach subjects of their expertise in the university core curriculum.

Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field are preferred, but advanced ABDs will be considered. Evidence of scholarship and teaching excellence is required.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit applications online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers, including (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a brief statement of teaching, scholarship, and service (maximum of 2 pages), (4) a writing sample, (5) evidence of successful teaching, and (6) names and email addresses of three references (letters will be solicited directly from references). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2021. Open until filled. For additional information, contact Yitan Li, Chair, Political Science Department, at [email protected].

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