Assistant Professor – Political Science

Rank: Assistant Professor – Political Science 
Subfield(s): Comparative Politics, International Relations, Methodology 

The Department of Politics and Global Citizenship at Baldwin Wallace (BW) University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Political Science effective August 2022. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in all facets of a faculty appointment, especially teaching. 

The Department welcomes applications from candidates who will build on existing programs and areas of strength in the Department and help us continue supporting interdisciplinary programs on regional studies at BW. The position is intended to meet and expand curricular needs within the Department; to broaden the Department's experiential learning opportunities; and to contribute to initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences and to Baldwin Wallace University's mission of "assisting students in their preparation to become contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence." 

Broadly trained specialists with expertise in comparative politics or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate experience and expertise in teaching, advising, and a willingness to contribute to the Department's experiential learning opportunities we offer to our student body. The successful hire will assist in the curricular development of the Department's growing undergraduate programs in International Studies, Legal Studies, National Security, and Political Science. 
    
A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related area by the time of appointment, interdisciplinary expertise, teaching experience in related areas, and willingness to mentor undergraduate students are required. Relevant teaching and/or professional experience in non-traditional security areas (e.g., disruptive technologies, resource scarcity, climate change, infectious diseases, human security, etc.) and regional expertise, preferably in East Asia or the Middle East, would be desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the introductory courses in American Government and Comparative Politics, and the entry-level course on research design and political methodology. Other courses to teach would relate to the new hire's specialization areas. 
    
Baldwin Wallace University is a selective liberal arts university on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio. Its Political Science, International Studies, National Security, and Legal Studies programs currently serve approximately one-hundred majors and minors while playing an active role in campus internationalization. BW emphasizes teaching, advising, and service and also encourages and supports scholarship. 
    
Interested candidates should submit a letter summarizing their interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, other evidence of effective teaching, and contact information for three professional references in one (1) Word or one (1) PDF document and submit via the To Apply link on BW's Employment and Careers' web page at https://www.bw.edu/about/hr/employment/. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the faculty position or Department should be directed to Javier Morales-Ortiz, Chair and Associate Professor, jmorales@bw.edu . Questions about the application process and document submission may be addressed to Jacquelin Yavornitzky, Administrative Specialist, JaYavorn@bw.edu .   
    
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