[Poscgrad] Fwd: Two nontenured track positions at Northern Arizona University: American Politics and Comp/IR

Thu Apr 14 15:24:57 PDT 2022



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> From: "'Sean Parson' via env-pol-theory" <env-pol-theory at humboldt.edu>
> Subject: Two nontenured track positions at Northern Arizona University: American Politics and Comp/IR
> Date: April 14, 2022 at 11:36:32 AM PDT
> To: "env-pol-theory at humboldt.edu" <env-pol-theory at humboldt.edu>
> Reply-To: Sean Parson <Sean.Parson at nau.edu>
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> Hi all!
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> The politics and International Affairs program at Northern Arizona University is looking for two nontenture track hires. One will mostly teach the intro the American Politics and the other will be a general comparative/IR person. Both are open according to subfield. NAU is in Flagstaff, Arizona which is a beautiful place to live and is only an hour from the grand canyon. The weather here is mild in the summer, with snowy winters. I have loved being here and would be more than happy to talk to anyone about the positions or about flagstaff. The ads are below!
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> Sean Parson
> Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs
> Northern Arizona University
> https://www.seanparson.com/ <https://www.seanparson.com/>
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> ad:
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> American Institution:
> The Department of Politics and International Affairs (PIA) seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of American Institutions to serve our expanding needs in these areas. This position is teaching focused, non-tenure eligible, and is expected to be continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent upon successful completion of a probationary year, effective performance, continued funding, and department needs. This is primarily a teaching position. The teaching load is 4-4 for the academic year. The successful candidate will be a scholar able to contribute to our growing needs in teaching first and second year level University General Studies requirements offered by the department. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility in teaching our introductory courses in American Politics. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Department of Politics and International Affairs <mailto:https://nau.edu/pia/ba-political-science/>, primarily contributing to our new American Institutions teaching mission/requirement, including participating in professional development opportunities to support students and teaching.
> In this position, the successful candidate for American Institutions will manage graduate teaching assistants, coordinate with our undergraduate program, have experience with course development, and have the opportunity to shape the future of our General Studies courses. An active research agenda in your field is not necessary but will be considered in evaluating candidates, especially in terms of how your research informs your teaching. This appointment is a valued position with full participation in faculty governance and service. The Department of Politics and International Affairs seeks candidates who will contribute to department efforts to advance programs, teaching, and learning in service of our diverse student population. Successful applicants must evidence a commitment to learner-centered pedagogies and to educating a diverse student population.
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> Minimum Qualifications 
> PhD completed by August 2022, in Political Science or a related field.
> A complete Application Package as indicated below
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> Preferred Qualifications 
> Demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion goals of the college and University <https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/diversity-strategic-plan/>; specifically related to serving under-represented, Native American, Hispanic, rural, and first-generation students. This can be presented via a diversity statement that demonstrates the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion into teaching activities.
> Experience teaching other American Politics courses (subfields open)
> Experience in teaching in multiple formats including in-person and on-line
> At least one year of university teaching as the instructor of record and evidence of any of the following: effective classroom teaching; innovative approaches to instruction, use of learner-centered pedagogies; curriculum design; effective student success support; especially in large formats (150+ students)
> Knowledge of Canvas or willingness to migrate from Blackboard to Canvas as that will be the university’s LMS beginning in Spring 2023.
> Evidence of a prior or continuing research in your field.
> This vacancy will be open until filled or closed.  Review of applications will begin on May 9, 2022.
> How to Apply 
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> To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description if viewing this position through the NAU HR website. Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs <http://nau.jobs/>, follow the 'Faculty and Administrator Openings' link, locate vacancy 606221, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
> Application must include: (1) a cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position, which may include syllabi, course evaluations, etc.; (2) a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; (3) a diversity statement that articulates experience with advocacy for underrepresented communities.  Save all items as PDF and/or Word documents. Questions can be addressed to Stephen Nuno, Chair at Stephen.Nuno at nau.edu <mailto:Stephen.Nuno at nau.edu>.
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> If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the HR website <https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/>  or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
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> If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011
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> Assistant Teaching Professor: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=606221&PostingSeq=1 <https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=606221&PostingSeq=1>
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> Comp/IR
> The Department of Politics and International Affairs (PIA) are searching for an Instructor in the field of International Relations to serve as a one year sabbatical replacement. This position is teaching focused and non-tenure eligible. Renewal is contingent upon successful completion of a probationary year, effective performance, continued funding, and department needs. This is primarily a teaching position. The teaching load is 4-4 for the academic year. The successful candidate will be a scholar able to contribute to our growing needs in teaching first and second year level University General Studies requirements offered by the department. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility in teaching our introductory courses in World Politics. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Department of Politics and International Affairs <mailto:https://nau.edu/pia/ba-political-science/>, primarily contributing to our growing needs in World Politics introductory courses, including participating in professional development opportunities to support students and teaching.
> In this position, the candidate for International Relations will be focused on delivering instruction for our World Politics general studies course to first and second year undergraduate students. An active research agenda in your field is not necessary but will be considered in evaluating candidates, especially in terms of how your research informs your teaching. This appointment is a valued position with full participation in faculty governance and service. The Department of Politics and International Affairs seeks candidates who will contribute to department efforts to advance programs, teaching, and learning in service of our diverse student population. Successful applicants must evidence a commitment to learner-centered pedagogies and to educating a diverse student population.
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> Minimum Qualifications 
> At least ABD in Political Science or a related field. 
> A complete Application Package as indicated below. 
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> Preferred Qualifications 
> PhD conferred on or before August 2022. 
> Demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion goals of the college and University <https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/diversity-strategic-plan/>; specifically related to serving under-represented, Native American, Hispanic, rural, and first-generation students. This can be presented via a diversity statement that demonstrates the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion into teaching activities.
> Experience teaching International Relations courses (subfields open)
> Experience in teaching in multiple formats including in-person and on-line.
> At least one year of university teaching as the instructor of record and evidence of any of the following: effective classroom teaching; innovative approaches to instruction, use of learner-centered pedagogies; curriculum design; effective student success support; especially in large formats (150+ students)
> Knowledge of Canvas or willingness to migrate from Blackboard to Canvas as that will be the university’s LMS beginning in Spring 2023.
> How to Apply 
> To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description if viewing this position through the NAU HR website. Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs <http://nau.jobs/>, follow the 'Faculty and Administrator Openings' link, locate vacancy 606223, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
> Application must include: (1) a cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position, which may include syllabi, course evaluations, etc; (2) a curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; (3) a diversity statement that articulates experience with and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Save all items as PDF and/or Word documents. Questions can be addressed to Stephen Nuno, Chair at Stephen.Nuno at nau.edu <mailto:Stephen.Nuno at nau.edu>.
> Candidates chosen for interveiws will be asked for a teaching statement as well as course syllabi.
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> If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the HR website <https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/>  or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
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> If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
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> Instructor: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=606223&PostingSeq=1 <https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=606223&PostingSeq=1>
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