Career Center

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in International Relations with a regional focus on East Asia. The start date is July 1, 2024. Demonstrated potential for excellence in and enthusiasm for teaching, active and high-quality scholarship, and a commitment to student advising and support are essential. We are interested in candidates whose teaching and research interests include regional courses (e.g. the politics and foreign policy of specific East Asian countries, regional political economy, regional politics, etc.) as well as core courses in International Relations (such as International Security, Causes of War, International Organizations, International Law, International Political Economy, International Trade Theory and Policy, Politics of Global Finance, Globalization and International Development, Regional Security, International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific, etc.).

In addition, the candidate should possess a willingness to expand their teaching and research interests in response to emerging political issues. We also welcome applications from candidates with strong multi-methodological skills, a pluralistic approach to social science methodology, and transdisciplinary interests that complement Davidson College’s growing interdisciplinary programs, such as East Asian Studies, and the Data Science interdisciplinary minor. The successful applicant will be expected to offer five courses per year (four in the first year of employment), including an introductory course in either international or comparative politics and upper-level courses and seminars in International Relations. Applications from both Ph.D. holders and very advanced ABDs will be considered.

The following materials are required:

• letter of application;
• curriculum vitae;
• three letters of reference;
• an unofficial copy of graduate school transcript;
• a statement addressing the candidate's research agenda and interests;
• a statement explaining the candidate’s demonstrated or potential excellence in and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching;
• and a statement of contributions to inclusive pedagogy, research, and service. This statement (approximately 500-1000 words) should describe how your teaching, research, and service will support Davidson’s commitment to supporting diversity, inclusion, and access. Specifically, please answer how your past experiences, skills, knowledge, and/or training inform your answers to the following questions: 

1. What barriers and practices prevent students from being welcome and included in higher education and from accessing opportunities or resources during their undergraduate education?  
2. How will you work to alleviate these barriers in your teaching, mentoring, research, and service?

Your past experiences, knowledge, and/or training that have contributed to your viewpoints or practices related to diversity, inclusion, and access in education could include, but are not limited to, formal and informal teaching and mentoring experiences, workshops, community organizing, and/or lived experiences. We understand that some applicants may have little knowledge of or experience with such statements; please know that we are not looking for a particular response, but for an authentic expression of your perspective and experience.

The deadline for receipt of applications is September 22, 2023. All application materials can be submitted at http://employment.davidson.edu. To learn more about Davidson’s policy on immigration sponsorship for college employees please visit this page.

Davidson College is a highly selective liberal arts college located about 20 minutes north of the thriving city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and less than two hours from the cultural and natural riches of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in the life of collegial departments and a vibrant academic community. To learn more about Davidson College, how we support tenure-track faculty, and the local area, please visit this page.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and worldviews, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, veteran status, cultures, and national origins.

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