| Posting Number: | F002139 |
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| Academic Title: | Assistant Professor of Political Science |
| Rank: | Assistant Professor |
| Administrative Title: | |
| Discipline | Social Sciences |
| Specialty: | |
| Contract Type: | Non-Tenure Track |
| Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Proposed Start Date: | 08/01/2023 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Position Description Summary: | The Elizabeth J. Somers Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning Fall 2023. WLP is a selective, living-learning program for first year students to build leadership skills within the context of their discipline and as part of a supportive community. Students enroll in one of 4 WLP cohorts: Globalization, Economics, & Business; International Arts & Culture; Science, Health, & Medicine; or International Politics. Students take foundational courses in their field of study in small classes with their cohort faculty members both fall and spring, as well as a year-long, experiential leadership symposium course. The selected candidate will serve as the primary faculty and Program Coordinator for the International Politics cohort of approximately 20 students in the WLP. They will teach small classes of first-year students for WLP and the University Honors Program . The selected candidate will report to the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Special Programs. They will work with the WLP Director and colleagues to integrate co-curricular offerings and activities to enhance the academic experiences of all WLP students. The Program Coordinator serves as instructor, academic mentor, and advisor to students in the International Politics cohort, teaching Introduction to International Relations and Introduction to Comparative Politics and helping students navigate their college experience from the first year and beyond. They will also participate in WLP information sessions for prospective students and participate in campus events. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in comparative politics and international relations. We welcome applicants familiar with the history of ideas and experienced in designing and teaching introductory courses in the history of political thought (ancient and/or modern). These themes are well suited for the University Honors Program teaching component, and the selected candidate will have freedom to design courses that complement their interests. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core principles of the WLP, and we are committed to building and sustaining a community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities. The university has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of historically marginalized groups. Learn more about our commitment via the GW Statement on Diversity and Inclusion . |
| Specific Duties and Responsibilities: | The effort breakdown for the position is 70% teaching, 15% administration/service, and 15% scholarship. The teaching component includes five undergraduate courses each year and co-teaching a year-long, one-credit leadership symposium. Two courses and the symposium are taught to first-year students in the Women’s Leadership Program. The remaining three courses are taught to students in the University Honors Program and Department of Political Science. Administrative work is related to the Program Coordinator role, and includes planning co-curricular events and symposium structure. Service obligations may be met by serving on a departmental or university-level committee, engaging with prospective students, and attending major campus events. Scholarship for this role is broadly defined and may include activities such as presenting at conferences, creating and disseminating curriculum materials, or publishing political science research. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Applicants must have excellent teaching skills as demonstrated by student evaluations, a strong desire to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate level, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. They must hold a doctorate in Political Science or a related field by date of appointment; ABD applicants will be considered but must complete all requirements for the doctorate by date of appointment. |
| Advertised Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience |
| Other Benefits: | Continuing non-tenure track faculty appointments at GW have relative parity with tenure-track positions in salary, benefits, and access to promotion. |
| Other Information: | The contract period will be three years and is renewable. The teaching load is 2/3 plus the 1-credit leadership symposium. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Application Procedure: To apply please complete an online application. Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes a statement of interest in the Women’s Leadership Program and discusses contributions to DEI initiatives in their teaching, mentorship, and/or professional engagement. Applicants should also submit curriculum vitae; statement of teaching objectives and methods; evidence of effective teaching through student evaluations; statement of past and/or potential contributions to DEI; a writing sample; and names of three references. Letters of recommendation are not required for application but will be requested for final candidates. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration on a topic of their choosing and a research presentation. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. |
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| Open Until Filled: | Yes |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
| Quick Link | https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/96339 |
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