ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE-CONFLICT Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Position Description:

The Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a focus in the study of conflict (either inter-state or intra-state). The Department welcomes applications from candidates who are doing research on violent conflict between or within countries. This could include great power conflicts, wars and military crises between countries, the effect of domestic politics on inter-state conflict, the political economy of inter- or intra-state conflict, terrorism, civil wars, and studies on resolving, ending, and preventing conflict. Preference will be given to candidates who use quantitative methods. Candidates must be able to teach courses in International Relations.  Candidates should clearly describe their research and teaching interests in their letter of application and include a CV, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, teaching evaluations, and letters of recommendation.

The position will begin on August 20, 2025, and the appointment requires a Ph.D in hand by start date.  The review of applicants will begin September 10, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

For information on how to apply, please visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and reference Requisition #75342. Electronic attachments to the online application include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, teaching evaluations and information for 3 letters of reference.  Question can be directed to polisci@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

 

Education Requirement:



  • PhD in Political Science, International Relations, Government, or related field in hand by start date.

Required Qualifications:



  • Has a primary research and teaching specialty in International Relations and Conflict


  • Has conducted research in the study of Conflict


  • Ability to teach International Relations classes at the undergraduate and graduate level 

Desirable Qualifications:



  • Ability to publish in general field refereed journals or books  


  • Demonstrated strong quantitative methods skills 


  • Proven ability to be an effective instructor 

 

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
Teaching Statement
Research Statement
Teaching Evaluations
Writing Sample

 

Number of References:3

 

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.


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Job Tags

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