Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in political theory, including the required history of political thought;
2. Supervise, advise, and mentor MA and PhD students;
3. Publish scholarly, peer-reviewed research in areas of expertise;
4. Provide service to the department, university, and community;
5. Seek extramural funding;
6. Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field from a college or university of recognized standing, or foreign equivalent. ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed and PhD conferred prior to date of hire;
2. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise and political theory;
3. Ability to mentor and advise students in the applicant's area of research;
4. A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field;
5. Ability to develop and sustain department curricular concentration in politicaltheory.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
7. Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team in cooperative endeavors.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated specialization in contemporary political theory and plural traditions of political philosophy.
2. Teaching experience with innovative educational strategies.
To Apply:
1. Detailed cover letter stating how you qualify for the position description and satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, while also summarizing your Teaching, Research, and Service;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. One (1) writing sample (representative peer-reviewed journal article or dissertation chapter);
4. One (1) sample syllabus for an upper division or graduate course that you would offer here. Letters of reference will be requested for long list candidates. Finalists must be prepared to submit copies of official transcripts prior to a campus visit. Official transcripts will be required for hire.
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Inquires:
Jonathan Goldberg-Hiller; hiller@hawaii.edu