CHICANO LATINO STUDIES

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2009 in Chicano Latino Studies.  Candidates should have strong methodological skills and rigorous theoretical focus.  A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding.  Candidates will be expected to teach graduate courses in the Chicano/Latino Studies Ph. D. Program, as well courses in Political Science.  The closing date for applications is October 1, 2008 though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open.  Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to:  Search Committee Chairperson, Julian Samora Research Institute, 301 Nisbet Building, 1407 S Harrison Road, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI  48823.  MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

COMPARATIVE POLITICS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track positions beginning August 16, 2009 in Comparative Politics with an emphasis of Africa.  We prefer to fill this position at the rank of Assistant Professor but higher-ranked appointment is possible. Applicants must have strong methodological skills and a theoretical orientation.  . A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2008, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open.  Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to:  Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI  48824-1024.  MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning August 16, 2009 in International Relations.  Candidates should have strong methodological skills and rigorous theoretical focus. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2008, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open.  Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to:  Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI  48824-1024.  MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity employer.

JUDICIAL POLITICS/ PUBLIC LAW

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position beginning August 16, 2008 in Judicial Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have strong methodological skills and a rigorous theoretical focus. Priority will be given to specialists in the study of the United States Supreme Court. Candidates with other judicial politics/public law fields of specialization will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct externally funded research. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2007 though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open.  Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to:  Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI  48824-1024.  MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

PUBLIC POLICY

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track positions beginning August 16, 2009 in Public Policy.  We prefer to fill this position at the rank of Assistant Professor but higher-ranked appointment is possible. Applicants must have strong methodological skills and a theoretical orientation.  A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2008, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open.  Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to:  Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI  48824-1024.  MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

URBAN POLITICS

The Department of Political Science at Michigan State University seeks to make a tenure track appointments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2009.  Candidates must have teaching and research interests in urban politics and/or policy. A comparative focus (either within U.S. or international) is highly desirable.  Tenure home will be in political science. Candidates should have strong methodological skills and rigorous theoretical focus. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the teaching and research program of the Global Urban Studies Program, as well as Political Science.  

 Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, no more than two sample publications, a transcript, and the names and contact information for three references.  To apply, contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Richard Hula, 304 S. Kedzie, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823.  Email: rhula@msu.edu  Phone 517.355.6592  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.