10 Political Science & International Relations jobs

The candidate's primary assignments may include teaching online, hybrid, or night courses, including but not limited to American Government, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.

The Department of Political Science at Brock University invites applications for a tenure-track, probationary appointment in Comparative Politics – International Development, with a research specialization in Caribbean and/or Latin American politics. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2020.

Faculty Position - Lecturer in Public Safety Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs IUPUI  The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (formerly known as SPEA) at the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis seeks to fill one full-time faculty position at the rank of lecturer (non-tenure track) beginning in August 2020.    The ideal candidate will complement our existing strengths within our multidisciplinary public safety, criminal justice, and public affairs programs, and will have demonstrated expertise in one, or more of the following areas: emergency management, risk assessment, crisis management, homeland security, and/or public safety management. We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching and curriculum expertise in emergency preparedness, disasters, response and recovery, resilience, mitigation, and similar topics. The O’Neill School has strong interests in building on our strengths in these emerging fields of study.    All applicants must present evidence of high-quality instruction and curricular service. Candidates will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Experience delivering courses in traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats is preferred, as is prior experience in academic program administration. The standard teaching load for lecturers in the school is 7 courses per year (4/3 course load on Fall/Spring semester schedule).  Teaching load may be adjusted commensurate with curriculum-related service. The O’Neill School, a multi-disciplinary professional school of Indiana University, is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and civic engagement. Among public affairs programs, O’Neill School programs are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report. O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 125 public safety undergraduate majors, 400 criminal justice undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students in the Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety program. In addition, O’Neill IUPUI has approximately 300 undergraduate public affairs students and 300 graduate students in the NASPAA-accredited MPA and graduate certificate programs. O’Neill IUPUI also offers a fully online graduate certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about The O’Neill School at IUPUI by visiting our website: https://oneill.iupui.edu/ .  The O’Neill School and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community and pedagogic awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IUPUI including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  IUPUI is a research-intensive institution, with about $485 million annually in external grants and contracts. With over 30,000 students, IUPUI is the state of Indiana’s primary health and life sciences research campus and the third-largest campus in the state. The IUPUI campus is located in downtown Indianapolis within walking distance of the state Capitol, museums, professional sports venues, and vibrant urban living and entertainment. Indianapolis and surrounding areas provide a variety of housing options with a very affordable cost of living.  

Assistant Professor po sition     International Relations    Department of International Relations     Starting date: September 2020  Application deadline: March 31, 2020  Full - Or Part - Time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)  The Department of International Relations at Central European University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations, to be based on CEU’s campus in Vienna, Austria.   The Department is looking to develop its interdisciplinary research programme in the areas of Historical International Relations, (International) Social Media and Communications Studies, Interpretive Policy Analysis, and qualitative methodologies. The candidate must possess proven expertise, as well as teaching and a publication record, in one or several of these fields. The Department will give preference to candidates whose research is focused on, but not limited to, the Central and Eastern Europe. This preference is informed by CEU’s continued commitment to facilitate knowledge production about/in the region. This is also aimed at mitigating asymmetries in the exchange of ideas across the East-West divide and bringing the ideas from/about this part of the world in conversation with the most outstanding global scholarship.   The candidate must be able to develop and teach courses focused on the international history and/or current political trends and developments of the region (conceptualized from within the scholarly fields mentioned above), or courses on the interpretive aspects of international, intercultural, interethnic, interlingual communication and politics. In addition, the candidates must demonstrate ability to teach qualitative research methods (such as discourse analysis, interviewing, offline and digital ethnography, archival and historical research, etc.).   For more information about CEU and Department of International Relations please visit:  https://www.ceu.edu/ and https://ir.ceu.edu/  

Job #: 2721 - Apply Now! Title: POLITICAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR Type: Faculty Campus: All Campuses Department: History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in political science or American government or a master’s degree in a related field and 18 graduate hours in political science or American government. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer post-secondary teaching experience and experience teaching distance learning courses. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to supplement the online application and to be considered for review. If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. The supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. For assistance, contact Tanesha McCreary via email at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu.   Duties: The Political Science Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2020. The successful candidate will teach American National Government, International Relations, and other courses as assigned. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The Instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, assess student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education. Salary: $35,880.00 - $41,880.00 for a 9-month contract with a master�s degree. - $40,575.00 - $46,575.00 for a 9-month contract with a doctoral degree. (Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Review of applications is ongoing. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be submitted for review.   Non-Discrimination Policy Statement: Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mercy College (New York) and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (the “SSBS” or the “School”) seek a visionary Dean to lead a high performing team of faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. A mission driven leader, the new Dean will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to establish and execute the strategic priorities of the School in alignment with the College’s strategic plan. Mercy College is a dynamic and diverse New York City area college. Founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as five certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The diverse student population ensure a vibrant and engaged community. The College has campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan, and Yorktown Heights, with additional teaching locations in New Rochelle, Brooklyn, and Harlem, as well as online programs and course offerings. The mission of the College states “Mercy College is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.” The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is an interdisciplinary school consisting of programs in behavioral science, criminal justice, international relations and diplomacy, legal studies, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, school counseling, school psychology, sociology, and social work. The school offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and has an approximate enrollment of 3,000 students. With access to faculty who are scholars and/or accomplished practitioners in their field, students are prepared to become future leaders and make a difference in their communities and the wider global environment. Within the school, there are opportunities for students to enhance their education in a variety of ways. For example, students have the opportunity to participate in the Model UN, receive mediation training through the Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution, and receive training as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). In addition, the School offers the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility. The Position: Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The key attributes Mercy College seeks in the next Dean include an open, collaborative, experienced, innovative and data driven leader, with a progressive record of academic accomplishments and administrative experience in higher education who will: Maintain a culture of effective teaching and learning Lead and support assessment efforts across all programs within the school Provide consistent, welcoming and constructive leadership to faculty, staff and students within the school Encourage and mentor teaching, research and scholarship activities among faculty Foster relationships with external stakeholders in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and Office of Institutional Advancement Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement Collaborate with the Office of Admission on recruitment for programs within the School Develop growth opportunities, and consider options for new undergraduate and graduate programs Engage the School in the College community as a team member and build positive morale in the School Commit to supporting a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment Have a good understanding of students of all ages, including adult students The anticipated start date is negotiable but must be no later than September 1, 2020. For full consideration, interested parties are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the above documentation online at http://jobs.mercy.edu. For best consideration, applications should be received prior to March 1, 2020. For the position portfolio please follow the link below:   position portfolio

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of a   Tenure Track Professor (W1) of Consumer Behavior in the Bioeconomy   at the Institute of Agricultural Policy and Agricultural Markets to be filled by October 1st, 2020. The professorship is funded by the joint program of German federal and state governments for the promotion of early career researchers. This is a grade W1 professorship for which recruitment payments can be offered.   The successful candidate will represent the subject in research and teaching. The professorship’s focus is on people as consumers in their acquisition, use, and consumption of goods and services in the bioeconomy, with special consideration given to social change processes such as increasing digitalization or sufficiency ideals. Based on a selection of economic or social science theories and concepts, important elements (e. g. attitudes, social norms) for consumer behavior in the bioeconomy will be mapped and statements on relevant behavioral processes on an individual and societal level will be made.   Excellent knowledge of quantitative empirical research methods from both the economic and the social sciences is assumed; an extension of the method spectrum to include qualitative approaches or the ability to integrate them is particularly welcomed.   The successful candidate will cooperate with other professors in the fields of Bioeconomy, Farm Management, Agricultural Markets and Marketing, and Political and Social Sciences, strengthening the University of Hohenheim’s cross-faculty focus on bioeconomy.   The teaching load will comprise four contact hours per week. In the subject area outlined above, the tenure-track professor will hold courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programs of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The candidate should be able to teach both in German and in English.   The position offers attractive conditions for tenure-track appointees. This professorship is particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers. The requirements for an appointment are a completed university degree, pedagogical suitability and a doctorate of outstanding quality.   If the requirements for civil service are met, the appointment will be a temporary civil service position for six years. After six years, the applicant may be appointed to a W3 position if the requirements described in the University’s quality assurance guidelines are met. The appointment to a W3 position may be done without any additional call for applications and through a simplified appointment process. More information on quality assurance and evaluation is available at: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/appointment-principles

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS), University of Guelph, is seeking applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Integrating Social Science into One Health . The successful candidate will be appointable to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in a CSAHS Department: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition; Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. Exceptional emerging scholars whose research extends into social sciences transdisciplinary scholarship examining critical problems at the confluence of human, animal, and environmental health are invited to apply for this position. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship is grounded in and/or employs innovative mixed methods and community-engaged research. Areas of research focus might include, but are not limited to, Indigenous land relationships, well-being and culture, water, food, and land issues, the implications of climate change on traditional plant/animal foods and livelihoods, and the knowledge-policy-practice interface. Geographical area of expertise is open, which can be in Canada and/or beyond, and we encourage applicants who conduct community-based research with Indigenous communities, broadly and globally defined, to apply for this position.