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VISITING adjunct PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE:Job description:
VISITING adjunct PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCEThe Department of Political Science at Union College invites applications for a three-year Visiting adjunct Professor position in Comparative and International Politics , with a specialty in the Middle East, to start in fall 2024. The capability to offer Introduction to Global Politics, our gateway course to the comparative and international fields, and upper-level courses in Middle East politics is crucial. Offering additional courses organized by theme (rather than region) would be a plus.The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses across a trimester system. Usually, political science faculty supervise senior projects that count for one course of the teaching load. Evidence of teaching practice and effectiveness will be important. Visiting faculty are eligible for faculty travel and research grants and support. We prefer candidates who clearly demonstrate research potential with an agenda for future work. The Visiting adjunct Professor will be appointed for three years, with the possibility of a 2-year renewal, pending budgetary approval and a review. Union College is a leading national undergraduate liberal arts college located in Schenectady, NY, a culturally rich and economically diverse city in New York State's Capital Region, and is within three hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. The annual income range for this job offer is $67,000-69,000 , commensurate with practice. Union offers exceptional benefits including: » Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time » Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays » Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) » Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs » Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development » Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability » Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents For more information on benefits, please visit our website: https://www.union.edu/human-resources/benefits. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues. As such, we welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field and we ask all candidates to address in their cover letter the ways in which their candidacy represents a commitment to the ideals of joining a community of diverse faculty, students, and staff. We are committed to recruiting diverse and excellent faculty colleagues, and we recognize that prosperous candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We know some job candidates may believe they need to meet every qualification listed in the position description, in particular the preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the listed preferred qualifications. Evidence of teaching practice and effectiveness will be important. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred, though ABD candidates who will complete their degree requirements by September 1, 2024, will be considered. To ensure applications receive full consideration, they should be submitted by January 5, 2024. Please upload a cover letter including your teaching and research plans, CV, teaching evaluations, a writing sample, and other significant teaching and research materials to jobs.union.edu. You will be asked to include names and contact information for three references through our online application system. An email will be sent automatically to references requesting a letter of recommendation. Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check. If you require an accommodation all over the interview process, Contact Us by our Human Resources department at Email address: hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Skills:
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