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The Department of Political Science at Saint Louis University seeks applicants for a tenure track position in American politics starting in August 2024. Research and teaching interests within the field of American Politics are open. Previous teaching experience and a Ph.D. in Political Science are preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor. The teaching assignment is 2/2. The department offers a BA and MA and, in coordination with the Sociology/Anthropology department, a Ph.D. in Public and Social Policy. Members of underrepresented groups in the Political Science discipline are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, we ask that applicants upload the following materials combined into a single pdf (see upload instructions below): (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter that includes research and teaching interests; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., recent teaching evaluations, officially produced if possible, and sample syllabi); (5) a research statement; and (6) a single-authored writing sample. Please have unofficial graduate transcripts sent to Ms. Claire Bruce at

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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