Political Science: American Politics - One Year Replacement Position
Kalamazoo College invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin in September 2008. We plan to conduct a national search for a tenure track position that fall. Preference for the visiting position will be given to candidates with Ph.D. at time of appointment. Salary is competitive and consistent with level of experience. The department encourages applications from scholars engaged in any field of American politics. Teaching responsibilities will consist of six courses including Introduction to American Government, taught twice. Candidates should be able to teach four additional courses in American Politics. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can offer courses in race and politics, environmental politics, and/or civil liberties. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude and interest in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to the liberal arts.
Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 225,000 which supports four college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.
Review of applications will begin April 7, 2008, and continue until the position
is filled. Send curriculum vitae (including a description of scholarly interests),
graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), a letter that details teaching
philosophy and goals, teaching evaluations if available, and three letters of
recommendation to:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Political Science
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural
diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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