Boston University, Department of Political Science

Position ID:BU-Department of Political Science-VASTP1 [#21344]
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor - Political Theory
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Political Science / Political Theory, Political Thought, Race and Ethnic Politics
Appl Deadline:2022/03/25 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/03/08, finished 2022/08/23, listed until 2022/09/08)
Position Description:    

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The Department of Political Science at Boston University invites applications for a one-year, non-renewable position in Political Theory, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, for the 2022–23 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching focus on the history of political thought; race, ethnicity, or indigeneity; and/or the politics of colonialism and/or imperialism. The candidate will teach two courses each semester and will be expected to teach Introduction to Political Theory. 

Candidates should have PhD in hand by the time of appointment and evidence of excellent teaching credentials. To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by March 25th: cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of reference. In the diversity statement, applicants should demonstrate past/current or outline future contributions to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and/or outreach. Please submit applications via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21344. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Further Info:
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Department of Political Science
Boston University
232 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215