Job Description:Since its founding in 1885, Goucher College has been a place of innovation and excellence. As a private, non-profit liberal arts college of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, Goucher is dedicated to teaching students to becomecomplex problem-solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. Small class sizes, a rigorous curriculum, and dedicated faculty and staff allow for personalized mentorship of each student. Named one of the most innovative colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Goucher is a leader in global education and was one of the first, and remains one of the only, colleges in the U.S. to provide 100% of its students with the opportunity to study abroad at no additional charge.We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor in international relations who will also direct programming for the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center in a new global direction, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. We seek candidates with expertise in Latin American Politics, African Politics, or Middle East Politics who can also teach the core IR courses: Approaches to International Relations; International Political Economy; and the capstone Seminar in Theories of International Relations. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load with release time for directing the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center.The Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center was established with a goal of connecting the classroom and liberal arts education of Goucher College students with the world of practical politics and public affairs. We are excited for the Center to launch new programming with an emphasis on global politics that would be attractive to students in the Department of Political Science and International Relations.Successful applicants will have teaching experience and demonstrate student-centered teaching and learning. It is helpful to have a familiarity with inclusive pedagogies that support equity and student success. Applicants should also demonstrate strong potential to be active scholars. Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD candidates with a defense date prior to August 2025 will be considered.Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D., or ABD candidates with a defense date prior to August 2025 will be considered.
- Relevant teaching experience
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with student-centered programming
- Previous experience working for/with international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations
Salary Ranges:Assistant: $60,753-67,503Associate: $72,000-78,911Application InstructionsInterested applicants must apply online at the Workday Career site. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following application materials online:
- Curriculum vita
- Cover letter
- Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, addressing their ability to work across diverse groups and contribute to inclusivity in the campus community
- Statement of teaching philosophy that includes teaching interests, areas of expertise, and where they can contribute within our programs
- Statement outlining a vision for the Hughes Field Politics Center in a transnational context
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Category:Faculty