Assistant Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies, tenure-track

The Department of Political Science and Policy Studies at Elon University invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies, starting in August 2022. This position is open to candidates who have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Political Science by the start date.

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics, as well as Research Methods (POL 2200). They will be expected to offer an existing upper-level course on Political Communication (POL 3590), develop upper-level elective courses in their area of expertise, and teach in the Elon Core Curriculum. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor undergraduate research on related topics. Ideal candidates will be able to mentor both qualitative and quantitative research. Ideal candidates should have an active research agenda in political communication.

Candidates for this position should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and enthusiasm for working in a liberal arts setting. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic private, coeducational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu

To apply, please send the following documents, compiled into one PDF file, to POL_Search_2021@elon.edu before October 9, 2021:

1. A letter of interest
2. Curriculum vita
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
4. Sample syllabi from courses taught and/or prospective courses
5. Academic writing sample
6. Graduate Transcripts
7. Two letters of recommendation

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.