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Open Rank The Department of Political Science is searching to fill three tenure track positions, two at the assistant professor level and one with open rank. The two priorities in this search process are: 1) Environment and 2) Inequality. Some preference in the search will be given to departmental needs in political theory and American politics, but applicants from other subfields will be given full review, if their research and teaching interests fit the two priority themes. Minimum qualifications for the position include: Requirements for a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field completed by start date of employment; evidence of or promise of a strong research/publication record; the ability to teach courses in political science at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Preferred qualifications include strong methodological and theoretical grounding and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be within the Department of Political Science at the main campus in Storrs, CT. The incumbent may have the opportunity to work at the University’s campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, or West Hartford. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. The University of Connecticut, ranked among the US News top 20 public universities, has engaged in several exciting initiatives in recent years that make it a research university of note, nationally and internationally. Starting in 1995, the University has received $2.3 billion in funds to rebuild the campuses physical, making our facilities among the best in the world. Most recently, the University is engaged in hiring 275 new faculty over four years to further strengthen our research and teaching missions. And thanks to an innovative environmental policy, UConn was recently recognized by the Sierra as one of the top 20 greenest universities in the United States. Applicants should visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu to upload their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and three letters of reference by October 1st, 2012. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. Search # 2013057.
Assistant Professor The Department of Political Science and the Asian/Asian American Studies Institute, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, located in Storrs, Connecticut, are seeking to hire a tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 23, 2012. The position will be a joint appointment between the Asian/Asian American Studies Institute and the Department of Political Science, the tenure home of the appointment and will have a research and teaching focus on Asian politics. We expect the successful candidate to be well-grounded in the comparative politics subfield of the discipline with a preferred focus on China, Japan and/or Korea. Candidates from a wide range of methodological and conceptual perspectives will be considered for the position, but all must demonstrate strong promise in their research program. Teaching responsibilities will lie across the Institute’s offerings on the Storrs campus, as well as in political science graduate and undergraduate program. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in and help shape a range of interdisciplinary programs based at Institute and throughout the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Minimum qualifications for the position include: Requirements for a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field completed by start date of employment; evidence or promise of a strong research/publication record; the ability to teach courses in comparative politics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and a primary focus on Asian politics. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Preferred qualifications include strong methodological and theoretical grounding and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be within the Department of Political Science at the main campus in Storrs, CT. The incumbent may have the opportunity to work at the University’s campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, or West Hartford. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. The University of Connecticut, ranked among the US News top 20 public universities, has engaged in several exciting initiatives in recent years that make it a research university of note, nationally and internationally. Starting in 1995, the University has received $2.3 billion in funds to rebuild the campuses physical, making our facilities among the best in the world. Most recently, the University is engaged in hiring 275 new faculty over four years to further strengthen our research and teaching missions. And thanks to an innovative environmental policy, UConn was recently recognized by the Sierra as one of the top 20 greenest universities in the United States. Applicants should visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu to upload their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and three letters of reference by October 1st, 2012. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Search #
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The University of Connecticut and the Board of Directors of the Roper Center are searching for a recognized scholar for a tenured position in an academic department and a five year (renewable) appointment as Executive Director of the Roper Center. This is a 12 month management – exempt appointment with competitive salary and benefits. The Center is celebrating its 35th year on the University’s main campus in Storrs. The current Executive Director, Dr. Mark Abrahamson, is retiring from the position at the end of this academic year. The University has engaged in several exciting initiatives in recent years that make it a research university of note, nationally and internationally. Starting in 1995, the University has received $2.3 billion in funds to rebuild the campuses physical, making our facilities among the best in the world. Most recently, the University is engaged in hiring 275 new faculty over four years to further strengthen our research and teaching missions. And thanks to an innovative environmental policy, UConn was recently recognized by the Sierra as one of the top 20 greenest universities in the United States. The Roper Center’s new Executive Director will be able to capitalize on these advances and more in demonstrative ways upon his/her arrival on campus. The Executive Director is expected to provide strategic leadership, continue to move the Center toward economic self-sufficiency, and to build upon the Center’s internationally recognized reputation as the world’s largest archive of public opinion data. As the director of a major center at the University, the Executive Director reports directly to the University’s Vice President for Research. The Executive Director also has obligations to the external Board of the Roper Center which is responsible for establishing membership and fee structures, approving archival policies and new expenditures. An important part of the Executive Director’s responsibilities is to reconcile the expectations of the University and the Board. In recognition of the Director’s administrative responsibilities, and to enable the Director to continue to meet scholarly expectations, the Director will have appropriate teaching and service obligations in the academic department offering tenure. The qualifications required of any candidate include:
In addition, it would be desirable for candidates to have some familiarity with:
Application’s will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu to upload their curriculum vitae, a letter of application, statement describing research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and three letters of reference by October 1st, 2012. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. Search # 2013059. For confidential inquiries, nominations or additional information please contact the Search Committee Chair: The University of Connecticut and the Board of the Roper Center are committed to enhancing the diversity of our academic community, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.
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