Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics - Valparaiso, United States - Valparaiso University
Description
Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative PoliticsValparaiso University:
College of Arts and Sciences: Political Science & International Relations
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Description
Valparaiso University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor, in the Department of Political Science and International Relations ).
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.