Cornell University, Government Department

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Position Description
The Department of Government at Cornell University invites applications for two one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professors in International Relations to begin July 1, 2024. Candidates must have research specializations in international political economy and/or security studies. A Ph.D. in political science is required no later than June 30, 2024. Successful candidates will each teach three courses during academic year 2024-25 and be expected to undertake usual duties associated with departmental teaching. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of written work, and three letters of recommendation, as well as teaching evaluations and a sample course syllabus for an undergraduate semester-long course in either IPE or security studies, if available. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current or future) to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials. Review of applications begins 15 March 2024, and will continue until the search is completed. [Pay Range: 88K-98K] Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two Writing Samples
- Teaching Evaluations
- Statement about fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community.
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
Further Info:
Cornell University
214 White Hall
Ithaca NY 14853-7901