International Relations/Security Studies

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in international relations at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning in Fall 2012. Applicants should have a research and teaching specialization in international relations and/or security studies. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses on theories of international relations, contemporary foreign policies, international organization, and security studies. This position will involve teaching at the BA and MA level within the Department of Political Science. Candidates who can also teach courses on research methods are particularly encouraged to apply. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, and an interest in living and working in the Middle East. The American University in Cairo is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body.

Requirements:

PhD is required at time of appointment. Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication. Teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include undergraduate as well as graduate teaching, an active program of research and publications, and service to the Department and the University.

Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2011. Position is open until filled.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V information of at least; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF); e) a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress.) Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to hussref@aucegypt.edu;

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For more information, e-mail Ms. Gehan Wissa, Assistant to the Chair, (gehanwm@aucegypt.edu ) or visit the department’s website at http://www.aucegypt.edu/huss/pols/pages/default.aspx

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