Assistant Professor of Political Science (2 Positions)
Position description
The University of California, Merced opened in September 2005 as the tenth campus of the University of California system. In keeping with the mission of the UC to provide research, teaching, and public service of the highest quality, UC Merced provides educational opportunities at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels through three academic schools: Engineering; Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts.
The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts invites applications for two positions in either Political Institutions or Political Behavior with a substantive focus in American Politics, Comparative Politics, or International Relations, at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track).
In order to be considered, the selected candidate must have a PhD in political science or a related field at the time of appointment.
The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2017.
Applications must be submitted online. Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, must be received no later than September 15, 2016 to receive consideration. Applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of research; 4) a statement of teaching; 5) up to two writing samples; 6) a list of references with contact information including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address; and 7) a contributions to diversity statement.
The Contributions to Diversity Statement should describe your past experience, activities and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, in alignment with UC Merced’s mission to reflect the diversity of California and to meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates. For additional information on what should be included on your Diversity Statement, please visit http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html#Are-there-any-guidelines-for-wr.
Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online. After an application is submitted, the letters of reference should be electronically uploaded by the letter writers (instructions will be provided by the application system). Letters of reference should be received no later than September 15, 2016.
The University of California, Merced is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, students and staff.
Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and UC academic salary scales.
For additional information, please contact Courtenay Conrad at cconrad2@ucmerced.edu.
Applicants will be notified when the final candidate has been selected.
More Info: http://polisci.ucmerced.edu/
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
List of References
Writing Sample #1 (Optional)
Writing Sample #2 (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required