Davidson College
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Position description
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Comparative Politics with a regional focus on Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Candidates with transregional interests are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated potential for excellence in and enthusiasm for teaching, active and high-quality scholarship, and student advising and support are essential.
The faculty member would be expected to contribute required introductory courses in Comparative Politics (e.g. Comparative Global Politics), as well as higher level courses with a regional focus such as the Politics of Africa, or the Politics of South/Southeast Asia, as well as thematic courses on topics such as regional political economy, democratization, human rights, development, security etc. In addition, the candidate should possess a willingness to expand their teaching and research interests in response to emerging political issues. We welcome applications from candidates with strong multi-methodological skills, a pluralistic approach to social science methodology, and transdisciplinary interests that complement Davidson College’s growing interdisciplinary programs. The successful applicant will be expected to offer five courses per year (four in the first year of employment). Applications from both Ph.D. holders and very advanced ABDs will be considered.
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