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Assistant Professor of Political Science, International Relations, Tenure-Track
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Position Number: 5424466
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science, International Relations, Tenure-Track
Political Science

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Jun 20, 2024
Deadline: Sep 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Political Science at the Assistant Professor level in the field of International Relations, beginning Fall 2025. Area of specialization is open, and we welcome all methodological approaches. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research or teaching interests include alliances, diplomacy, emerging technologies, environmental/climate politics, globalization, history of international relations thought, human rights, international political economy, migration, the Middle East, religion, or security studies. An ability to contribute to the university's cybersecurity initiative would be a plus.

In their application materials, candidates whose teaching/research intersects their faith are welcome to reflect on those connections.

Please visit our webpage for more information about the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Political Science.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have fulfilled all doctoral degree requirements in political science or a related field by the time of appointment.
Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda and a commitment to research excellence.
A commitment to teaching excellence as demonstrated by pedagogical thoughtfulness and effective classroom instruction is preferred.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/147215

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

cover letter
curriculum vitae
research statement
teaching portfolio including a statement of teaching philosophy and, if available, student evaluations and sample syllabi
copy of the transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application)
three letters of recommendation

As part of the application process, all applicants must complete a self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 9/12/2024.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chairs, Peter Campbell and Richard Jordan, peter_campbell@baylor.edu and richard_jordan@baylor.edu.

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Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylors commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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