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Assistant Professor

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Position description

The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS), (formally the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS)) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of comparative politics, international relations, political economy or public policy; position to begin July 1, 2016. The candidate should have significant regional or country expertise in Latin America or East or Southeast Asia outside China. Applicants must have a PhD conferred or to be completed by July 1, 2016.

The teaching and research environment at the School combines a strong commitment to high quality disciplinary work with an interest in current political and policy issues.

GPS is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. Preferred candidates should demonstrate the highest standards of professional research, teaching, and service and contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: Candidates should submit: a curriculum vitae; two writing samples; a personal statement that includes a description of research, training, and
teaching; a summary of past or potential contributions to diversity (see
http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp); and three (3) letters of reference.

All applicant materials including referee information should be submitted via UCSD Academic Personnel On-Line at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00870.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Personal Statement - Statement of research, training and teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Writing Sample #1

  • Writing Sample # 2

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required