Employment Opportunity-
Assistant/ Associate Professor of Political Science, tenure track, Political Science

Number of Available Positions :
1 Regular position(s).

Position Description:

The La Salle University Department of Political Science is seeking candidates for a full time, tenure track, entry level position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the areas of Comparative Government and American Government for the start of the 2010-2011 academic year.  Candidates must have a conferred Ph.D. in Political Science, a demonstrable promise of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.  In the area of Comparative Government, candidates must have expertise in Western Europe/European Union and at least one other area of study which could be Asia, Africa, South America or the Middle East.  In the area of American Government, candidates must be prepared to teach the Introduction to American Federal Government (POL. 151) and one upper division course.

Qualifications:

Applications should include: (1) a one page letter of application identifying areas of specialization, research/scholarship interests, and teaching philosophy, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) official graduate transcripts, and (4) three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover.  Teaching experience is a plus.  Examples of scholarship and/or summary evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available, may be submitted.  Applications must be submitted by regular, priority or air mail and the department’s review of applications will begin on January 11, 2010.  Electronically submitted applications will not be accepted.       

To submit your cover letter, vita, and other materials, please contact the person listed below.

For more details on this position or to submit your cover letter, resume and other required information, please contact:
Michael Dillon
Chair, Political Science
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215.951.1000

This position was posted on 11/6/2009 and will expire on 1/12/2010

La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. For a complete mission statement, please click here.

La Salle University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

AA/EOE