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Employment: LSE

The International Relations (IR) Department at the London School of Economics wishes to appoint a new Professor or Reader in the International Relations of the Middle East. The Department and the School are looking for a new senior scholar to provide academic leadership in this key realm of study. The Department invites applications from eminent figures in the field who will be able to provide such leadership in the years ahead. To apply, visit www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatLSE. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26 November 2008.

Employment: University College London

University College London (UCL) wishes to appoint a Lecturer to join its established IR team and contribute to research and teaching in International Relations within the Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy. Further details of the post including the application procedure may be found on the website at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spp/jobs/. Closing date: 4pm, Thursday, 6th November.

Employment: University of Amsterdam

The Department of Political Science and The Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (IMES) at the University of Amsterdam invite applications for 3 assistant professors of political science (University Lecturers). The new assistant professors are expected to spend 60 percent of their time on teaching (in the Department of Political Science). Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the subfields in Political Science, including international relations. Applications should be received by Sept. 14, 2008. Continue to ad...

Employment: University of Sydney

The School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) at the University of Sydney is experiencing exciting growth and change during its first year of existence and attracting high-calibre students to innovative social science courses as we build our capability and employ new talent to drive the School and Faculty forward. Presently, the SSPS is seeking to appoint four Lecturers to take on opportunity-rich appointments that will collaborate closely with academics within SSPS and wider University.

Demonstrated teaching abilities will enable the successful candidate to make a valuable contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that span diverse study units in political science, public policy and international relations. Successful candidates will also supervise honours and postgraduate research students and pursue an internationally-recognised research program that will benefit from our considerable success in attracting research funding. For more information or to apply online, please visit the website. Closing Date: 12 September 2008.

Employment: Lewis & Clark College

The Lewis & Clark College Department of International Affairs invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in developing areas beginning in August 2009. We seek candidates specializing in international relations with demonstrated research and training in Latin America, Africa, or Asia, and the capacity to teach courses and conduct research projects focusing on more than one country in their region of expertise. Potential for excellent teaching and a strong publication record are expected. A Ph.D. preferably in political science is required at the time of appointment. The teaching load is five courses per academic year and may include the College’s first-year general education program. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Continue to ad...

Employment: Bard College

The Political Studies Program at Bard College invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track position in International Relations. All areas of the subfield are welcome. Applicants should have a PhD and commitment to working with academically oriented undergraduates. Candidates at the assistant professor level should have demonstrated potential for and commitment to both innovative scholarly research and quality teaching. Candidates at the associate or full professor level should have evidence of successful teaching in a range of undergraduate international relations courses and an established record of research and publication commensurate with their rank. Applications will be reviewed as received and should be submitted by September 15, 2008. Continue to ad...

Employment: University of Richmond

The University of Richmond, a highly selective, private, liberal arts undergraduate institution named by Newsweek :the hottest university for international studies," seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in International Relations (one on Global Governance and the other on Security Studies), beginning in the fall of 2009. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by August 2009. The Application deadline is October 1, 2008. Continue to ad...

Employment: Stellenbosch University

The Department of Political Science at Stellenbosch University (Western Cape, South Africa) invites applicants for a two-year (potentially renewable) position at the level of lecturer, beginning January 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter, to teach in its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in International Studies. The Department houses a number of established and highly rated programmes in International Studies, Comparative Politics and South African Politics with partnership and exchange links to Norway and Sweden. Review of applications will start immediately with a closing date of 31 August 2008. Continue to ad...

Employment: York University

York University's Glendon College is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to teaching and research in International Studies in a bilingual, interdisciplinary and multicultural context, hold a PhD in economics, or expected completion by the end of 2008, with specialization in international economics and international economic development, and have publications and current research projects in the field. Duties will include teaching at the undergraduate level, research and administrative responsibilities. Closing date for application is July 10, 2008. Continue reading ad...

Employment: The Eberhard Karls University

The Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen invites applications for the following position: W3-Professorship of Political Science and International Relations To begin on April 1, 2009 The future faculty member should have an excellent research record in International Relations and Foreign Policy Analysis. Teaching assignments will include courses in international governance and in the foreign policies of developed countries. Applications must be received by July 18, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Continue reading ad...