Lecturer and Academic Adviser - Global Studies

The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for one full-time non-tenure stream position as Lecturer and Academic Adviser. The appointment requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and prior teaching experience. The successful candidate is expected to serve as the advisor for a third of the undergraduate majors in the department and to teach four undergraduate courses per year, including one section per semester of Introduction to Global Studies, which the Department offers in close coordination with Pitt's Global Studies Center. Additional teaching will depend on the interests of the successful candidate (e.g., in political theory, comparative politics, or international relations). We are particularly interested in candidates who could offer upper-level courses in nonwestern or comparative political theory, post-colonial theory, etc that complement our existing political theory courses. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Departmental curriculum and programming, outside-the-classroom learning, etc.

The starting date for the position is September 1, 2020. Minimum qualifications for the position are a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field and ability to teach the Introduction to Global Studies course. Successful candidates are expected to engage in teaching and service that contributes to the department's mission.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (statement of philosophy, list of courses, sample syllabi and materials, etc), writing sample(s), teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a minimum of two letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions about submitting their letters. Please apply online at: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/Mjc2. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 6, 2020, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Political Science Department telephone number is (412) 648-7290; the contact e-mail address is wynn2@pitt.edu .

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