Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics
Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor, in the Department of Political Science and International Relations (https://www.valpo.edu/political-science). Valparaiso University ("Valpo"), a community of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve both church and society. Located one hour southeast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of just under 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Valpo is consistently recognized as one of the best private universities in the Midwest and is located in Valparaiso Indiana, a county seat of 35,000 residents with high quality schools and an active social community.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Comparative Politics and International Relations with a 24-credit teaching load over two semesters. The successful candidate will be required to teach an introductory course in undergraduate Research Methods and a course on the Politics of Developing States. The ability to offer additional courses in regional studies-especially Latin America, East Asia, or Industrialized States-and courses in Public Policy and/or Public Administration will also be beneficial. Teaching responsibilities may also include teaching in our interdisciplinary seminar for first-year students. This position is currently approved for one year, beginning August 2024.

Candidate should have a Ph.D. in Political Science or International Relations by the position start date, but we will consider ABD applicants who will have completed all degree requirements prior to the start date. The ideal candidate will specialize in Comparative Politics with International Relations as a secondary field. Please direct inquiries about this position to Dr. James Old, Chair, at James.Old@valpo.edu.

As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented communities. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/141703. In your cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) how you might contribute to the university's distinctive mission, and (b) what experiences you have had that will enable you to mentor a diverse student body. Candidates who submit references should expect that the search committee will contact these references, in confidence, and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Employment will require a satisfactory criminal background check. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applicants are encouraged to apply by April 1, 2024 for timely consideration.

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support its diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at http://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy.

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