October 2, 2022
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in International and Comparative Law, International Organization, and Human Rights
Posting Details
Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in International and Comparative Law, International Organization, and Human Rights
Department: Political Science Department
Duration of Position: Academic year/Full time
Employee Type: Faculty Posting Number F062P
Position Introduction: The Department of Political Science at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position in international and comparative law, international organization, and human rights at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in the academic year 2023-24.
AA Statement: Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.
About Vassar College: Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.
Position Description: We are seeking to fill a position in international and comparative politics. We invite applicants with scholarship in international and comparative law and human rights, particularly and preferably in regard to the global south. In terms of areas of specialization, we seek scholars whose research and teaching engages issues such as international human rights law, legal pluralism, Third World approaches to international law, international institutions, technology and human rights. Candidates should have a PhD in hand by August 2023. The successful candidate will teach introductory, intermediate, as well as advanced political science courses. The intermediate and advanced classes may be cross-listed in one or more of the Multidisciplinary Programs.
How to Apply: To apply, please visit https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2847 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates should submit a complete dossier including a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement (additional information can be found at https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidatediversity- statement/), graduate school transcripts (unofficial accepted at the time of application), at least three letters of recommendation, a sample of professional writing, a statement of teaching approach and interests, and evidence of teaching potential such as teaching evaluations and syllabi. Inquiries may be addressed to Sam Opondo, Chair, Department of Political Science and sent to saopondo@vassar.edu
Review of applications will begin on November 7th and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.
Posting Removal Date
Open Until Filled Yes
For full consideration applicants should apply by: 11/07/2022
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2847
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Vita
- Personal Statement
- Diversity Statement
- Teaching Statement
Optional Documents
- Transcripts 2
- Transcripts 3
- Other 1
- Other 2
- Other 3
- Publication 1
- Publication
- Student Evaluations
- Sample Syllabi
- Writing Sample