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Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Political Science â“ American Politics

The Department of Political Science at Saint Louis University seeks applicants for a tenure track position in American politics starting in August 2023. We have multiple needs that include but are not limited to race and identity, American political development, and public policy. Previous teaching experience and a PhD in Political Science are preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on the candidates qualifications. The teaching assignment is 2/2. The department offers a BA and MA and, in coordination with the Sociology/Anthropology department, a PhD in Public and Social Policy.

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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