The Rutgers University Newark Department of Political Science seeks ...

The Rutgers University Newark Department of Political Science seeks applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants in fields across the discipline whose work reflects the department’s approach to the study of politics. Of particular interest are specializations in: the politics of inequality and social justice including race, gender, nationality, class, education, sexuality, and ability; migration/immigration, and refugees; the politics of violence, war, revolutions, empire, and their representations; political economy, financial crises, or labor studies. The University and Department are especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an active, diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Political Science offers the B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, as well as a combined BA/MA degree. Teaching will include core courses at the graduate and undergraduate level such as American politics, policy, and government; qualitative research methods; or global governance, foreign and security policy, and IPE, as well as specialized courses in areas of particular interest. Applications, which should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4597, should include a cover letter outlining the candidate’s research and teaching interests, a CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, official PhD transcripts, and an article/chapter length writing sample. PhD at the time of appointment is required. For full consideration, all materials must be received by no later than October 15th. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Please download and complete the EEO form from the following website: http://academiclaborrelations.rutgers.edu/resources/resources