Tenure Track Assistant Professor - American Politics
Position description
The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of American Politics. We seek a scholar with an active research agenda focused on U.S. political institutions, in particular the functioning of democratic governance and the policy making process. The successful candidate should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and have a record or promise of research publication. Ph.D. is. preferred; candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. Appointment level and salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2016. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
Complete applications will include a cover letter of interest that describes research and training, a curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching evidence, and 3 letters of recommendation. Review of the applications will begin on October 21, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 21 will receive full consideration. Electronic application and submission of materials is strongly preferred.
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UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
More Info: http://politicalscience.ucr.edu/
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter of interest that describes research and teaching
Writing Sample
Teaching Evidence
optional additional Writing Sample (Optional)
optional additional Writing Sample (Optional)
optional additional Teaching Evidence (Optional)
optional additional Teaching Evidence (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required