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Assistant Professor, American Politics/Political Behavior

The Department of Political Science at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure-track position for the rank of assistant professor in the area of American politics beginning fall 2009. Teaching responsibilities include introductory American government, research methods and data analysis, political parties and elections, public opinion and political behavior, and the legislative process. Successful candidates will also be able to offer political science courses for interdisciplinary programs on campus, such as diversity studies and women’s studies. Most upper-level courses are taught every other year and the normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Requirements include a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in a small liberal arts college setting. Teaching experience is highly preferred. Information about the department is available at http://www.susqu.edu/polisci/.

Review of applications begins October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled . Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching objectives and research interests, three letters of reference and a current e-mail address.

Application materials should be sent electronically to:

Dr. Andrea Lopez, Chair, at poliscisearch@susqu.edu.

If submitted by U.S. postal service, send to:

Dr. Andrea Lopez
c/o Mrs. Anne Claus, Academic Assistant to the Political Science Search Committee
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Opportunities for preliminary interviews will be available at the APSA annual meeting in Boston Mass., Aug. 28-31, 2008.

Susquehanna University is committed to creating a more diverse community. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Susquehanna University is an EO/AA employer.