Assistant Professor in Political Theory - Saint Louis University

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Assistant Professor in Political Theory - Saint Louis University

-- Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach courses in classical and contemporary political theory in the Department of Political Science, beginning in August 2008. We are especially interested in candidates who may have broad interests in contemporary problems such as citizenship, cultural politics, political identity/ethnicity/gender, theories of justice, rhetoric and democracy, critical theory, or cosmopolitanism. The Department offers the BA and MA degrees. Teaching load for pre-tenure faculty is 2/2 for at least the first three years. Teaching experience and publications or strong potential for research productivity are preferred. PhD is required. Both mid-level assistant professors and recent PhDs are encouraged to apply.

-- All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu, and must include a curriculum vitae; a cover letter that includes research plans, teaching interests and/or experience; and a statement of teaching philosophy. Graduate transcripts, a writing sample, recent teaching evaluations, syllabi, and three current letters of reference should be sent by post to: Wynne Moskop, Chair, Department of Political Science, Saint Louis University, 3500 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103-1024. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Wynne Moskop, moskopww@slu.edu or call the department office, 314-977-3035. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

-- Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.