BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics and/or International Relations

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announces a search for a position in the Department of Political Science at the Assistant Professor rank (AA#44-6-207) to teach Comparative Politics and/or International Relations courses as determined by the department chair.  The successful candidate will also be required to teach introductory courses, such as American Government or Introduction to Politics.  The course load is 4 courses per semester with a maximum of 3 preparations per semester.  This is a nine-month tenure track position beginning Spring 2008.

Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability 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 contact information for three professional references addressed to: Dr. Harry C. Strine IV, Search Committee Chair, Political Science Department, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Applicants may submit materials electronically to pssearch@bloomu.edu.  Applications received before September 15, 2007 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.  

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