The Department of Government and Politics is hiring two Assistant Professors.

Job Descriptions

Assistant Professor, International Relations in American Foreign Policy

The Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland invites applications for a faculty position in American foreign policy.  The Department will focus hiring at the assistant level.

As part of its efforts to enhance its Center for International Development and Conflict Management, the Department is looking for candidates who would pursue collaborative research with faculty and graduate students at the Center and who combine excellence in research with a commitment to the mentoring and teaching of students.  The Department of Government and Politics is also committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community.  Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the culture of inclusiveness are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.  We are also interested in candidates who wish to contribute to the collaborative mission of the University, be that through interdisciplinary work with faculty in other departments or the rich set of government and nongovernmental organizations in nearby Washington DC.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Candidates should post a vitae, samples of written work, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter of interest using the University of Maryland eTerp System.  Goto:  http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/53475.   For best consideration, complete applications should be posted no later than September 30, 2017.

 

Assistant Professor, International Relations in International Law and Human Rights

The Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland invites applications for a faculty position in American foreign policy. The Department will focus hiring at the assistant professor level.

As part of its efforts to enhance its Center for International Development and Conflict Management, the Department is looking for candidates who would pursue collaborative research with faculty and graduate students at the Center and who combine excellence in research with a commitment to the mentoring and teaching of students. The Department of Government and Politics is also committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the culture of inclusiveness are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. We are also interested in candidates who wish to contribute to the collaborative mission of the University, be that through interdisciplinary work with faculty in other departments or the rich set of government and nongovernmental organizations in nearby Washington DC.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Candidates should post a vitae, samples of written work, three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter of interest using the University of Maryland eTerp System.  Goto:  http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/53480.  For best consideration, complete applications should be posted no later than September 30, 2017.