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Posting Number F0137

Department Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science Rank Specialization Tenure Status Non Tenure Track Position Summary

The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Political Science invites applications for a two-year Lecturer or Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science to begin Fall 2022.

The successful candidate will have content knowledge in International Relations and demonstrated teaching skills. A PhD in Political Science or a related discipline is preferred, but we will consider candidates who are ABD or have a Master's degree. We also welcome applicants who have additional expertise and can teach courses in Comparative Politics and/or Human Rights.

Teaching duties will include 12 contact hours per semester in Political Science with options to teach across the departmental curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the university liberal arts core (LAC), engage in departmental and university-level service, and establish a research program with the expectation of mentoring undergraduate students. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNC Asheville is a leading public liberal arts institution with a deep commitment to teaching. It is the designated liberal arts university of the UNC system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The faculty at UNC Asheville teach across our required interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core (LAC) curriculum, in courses that include first-year seminars; diversity intensive courses; courses that engage scientific perspectives, the intersection of arts and ideas, and a central component of the curriculum—our Humanities Program.

Furthermore, UNCA has been and continues to be a national leader in undergraduate research. Over 60% of our students graduate each year having been engaged in this important learning experience and the University embraces the mentoring of undergraduate research as one of the highest forms of teaching. This commitment makes it essential for all faculty to be engaged in the current trends of their disciplines and this is demonstrated in the outstanding research and scholarship produced by the faculty.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3-4 courses (12 contact hours) per semester, engage in service to the institution, the community and the profession, and ideally work with our students in some area of the discipline specific to their expertise. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNCA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic and educational community, welcoming and supportive of faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic, economic, religious, gender, and gender-identity backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. The successful candidate will be excited to engage a diverse community of learners, including first-generation college students and students from under-represented groups and/or under-resourced high schools, through varied, innovative, and student-focused pedagogies.

Applicants should submit the following electronically at https: // jobs.unca.edu:

Cover Letter addressing your interest in this position and why you are a fit for our institution, your teaching philosophy, and a description of your scholarly interests and the ways in which you engage or contribute to the evolution of your discipline.

Curriculum Vitae

Diversity Statement : 1-2 pages describing: (a) your experience in advancing diversity in teaching, scholarship and/or service; (b) examples of demonstrated leadership potential in the area of equity and inclusion; and © your understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion to the mission of a liberal arts university.

References : Names and contact information for three references from whom we will request letters of reference to be sent separately; these references should address your written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop and maintain a successful research program.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Peter Haschke, Search Co-Chair in Political Science (phaschke@unca.edu).

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

Qualifications

A PhD in Political Science or a related discipline is preferred, but we will consider candidates who are ABD or have a Master's degree.

Months per Year 9 months Division Academic Affairs Department Political Science

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https: // jobs.unca.edu. The applicant will enter information into the application system which will automatically request three letters of reference to be sent separately and confidentially that speaks to the candidate's writing and interpersonal skills and ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students. Please, do not submit reference letters directly to the search chair.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Inquiries only may be directed to Search Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Peter Haschke, in Political Science (phaschke@unca.edu). Please do not submit any materials to this email address. All application materials, including letters submitted separately by references or portfolio services, must be uploaded via the application portal.

Posting date 03/08/2022 Close date Open Until Filled Yes Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2022

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Have you already been awarded your PhD in a field relevant for this position? Please specify the field of your degree.

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If you have experience at a liberal arts institution, please indicate in what capacity (student, graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, faculty member, administrator, staff).

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Diversity Statement

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