Job Openings*
Methodology: CLOSED
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Methodology. The search is open as to specialty, including quantitative methods and/or formal theory.
Basic Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or Doctoral degree in Political Science or a related field by August 1, 2013. ABD applicants will be considered, but must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. or Doctoral degree by August 1, 2013. Applicants must have an active, theoretically-oriented research agenda as evidenced by working papers or publications. Applicants must have a strong substantive and methodological training, as demonstrated by completed coursework.
Application Procedure: To apply please complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/9995 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching/research interest, and sample publications. In addition please send at least three letters of recommendation to pscjobs@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
African Politics: CLOSED
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Political Science Department invite applications for an entry-level, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in African politics. This position is open to scholars working in either comparative politics or international politics and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students in African politics, conducting research and producing scholarship on important aspects of African politics, and engaging the broader academic and policy communities. We are seeking applicants with a continuing commitment to teaching, research, and engagement in the field of African politics. This appointment will involve participation in a relevant Elliott School institute, center, or program, depending on the successful applicant’s substantive interests. This appointment will begin in academic year 2013-14.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in political science, or a closely related field (such as government, politics, public policy, or international relations) with expertise in sub-Saharan African politics. Applicants must have excellence in teaching or potential as demonstrated by teaching evaluations or assessments, high-quality publications in scholarly journals or potential for such as demonstrated by works in progress. A.B.D. applicants will be considered, but must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by August 15, 2013.
Application Procedure: Applicants should complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/10678 and upload a cover letter, CV, sample publications, and if available, sample syllabi. Candidates invited for interviews may be asked to provide teaching evaluations or assessments. In addition, please email three letters of recommendation to esiafac@gwu.edu, or mail to African Politics Search, c/o Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, 1957 E St. NW Suite 401, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered. The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
International Council Professorship in Asian Politics:
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Political Science Department invite applications for a tenured faculty position in South Asian politics at the level of full or associate professor. We are seeking faculty with a continuing commitment to teaching, research, and engagement in the field of South Asian politics. This professorship is supported by an endowment created by the Elliott School's International Council, and it will be based in the Elliott School’s Sigur Center for Asian Studies. The International Council Professorship will be held by a distinguished scholar and dedicated educator with a national and international reputation. He or she will teach undergraduate and graduate students in South Asian politics, conduct research and produce scholarship and policy analysis on important aspects of South Asian politics, and engage the broader academic and policy communities. This appointment will begin in academic year 2013-14.
Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in political science or closely related field (such as government, politics, public policy, or international relations), with a primary focus on the politics of South Asia. Applicants must have a strong publication record, an active research agenda, substantial teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a track record of external funding, and a demonstrated record of engagement with the broader academic and policy communities.
Application procedure: Applicants should complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/10669 and upload a cover letter, CV, sample publications, sample syllabi and course evaluations or summaries. Applicants selected for an interview will also be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on
September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered.
The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The George Washington
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Politics & Values: CLOSED
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor to direct an honors-level freshman program called “Politics and Values.” “Politics and Values” is a two-semester course that fulfills the requirement for introductory courses in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Topics might include the philosophical values underlying the American political system, the morality of war, the tenets of political realism in international relations theory, political decision making, democratization, development and poverty.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Doctoral degree in Political Science or a related field by August 1, 2013. ABD applicants will be considered, but must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. or Doctoral degree by August 1, 2013. Although the primary subfield of expertise within political science is open, the position requires an ability to teach classes that address issues related to the fundamental values underlying politics and an ability to teach within a program that spans the traditional political science subfields as seen in completed coursework and research. Applicants must have an active, theoretically-oriented research agenda as evidenced by working papers or publications.
Application Procedure: To apply please complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/10437 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching/research interest (including a summary of teaching evaluations, if available), and sample publications. In addition, please send at least three letters of recommendation to pscjobs@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Oliver T. Carr, Jr. Professorship in International Development Studies:
The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs seeks to hire a distinguished scholar in the field of global poverty and international development studies. Supported by an endowment created by former GW Board of Trustees Chairman Oliver T. Carr, Jr., this professorship will be based in the Elliott School and linked to the school's International Development Studies program and the Institute for International Economic Policy. The Carr Professorship will be held by a leading scholar and dedicated educator with a national and international reputation. He or she will teach undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research and produce scholarship and policy analysis on important aspects of international development, and engage the broader academic and policy communities. This appointment will be at the full or associate professor level, and it will begin in academic year 2013–14.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant interdisciplinary field or relevant social science discipline. Applicants must have a strong publication record, an active research agenda, including a track record of external grant submissions, a strong teaching record at the undergraduate and graduate levels as demonstrated by teaching evaluations or assessments, and substantive expertise in development policy and programs. Applicants must also have a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approach to the study of global poverty and international development and a commitment to engage the broader academic and policy communities, as demonstrated by academic or policy-related publications, presentations or activities.
Application Procedure: Applicants should send a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, course syllabi, course evaluations, a writing sample, and names of three referees with their email contact information, to Mr. Zachary Toal: esiafac@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 28, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
*Other positions will be posted as they are approved.