<div dir="ltr">Sending along a job announcement.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Taninchev, Stacy</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:taninchev@gonzaga.edu">taninchev@gonzaga.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 4:28 PM<br>Subject: Tenure Track Position in IR/Asian Politics<br>To: <a href="mailto:jennifer.merolla@ucr.edu">jennifer.merolla@ucr.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:jennifer.merolla@ucr.edu">jennifer.merolla@ucr.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-5225332891496101107">
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">I write to request your help in finding candidates for a tenure-track position in International Relations with a specialization in Asian Politics (preferably Chinese politics). The
position closes September 23, 2022. We recognize that many graduate departments are unfamiliar with our department, Gonzaga University, and Spokane, WA. I would like to tell you a little about us in case you know anyone who would be a good fit for our current
positions or other positions we may have open in the future.<br>
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Gonzaga is a university on the rise. We were recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #79 national university in the country, our highest ranking ever. At the same time, we are a Jesuit, humanistic university with a deep, historic focus on teaching
and mentoring, which is why we were previously ranked number one in teaching out of 140 regional universities in the Western US and are now ranked #13 nationally in Undergraduate Teaching. We realize some graduate students may have concerns about working at
a Catholic university, but I assure you that our administration, faculty, students, and staff both welcome and represent diverse views, faiths, and practices.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Our department is currently in the process of creating an exciting new curriculum. We have a diverse set of students
and are committed to fostering an inclusive pedagogical environment. We have had some retirements in the past couple of years and are excited about the diversity and vibrant new perspectives on the discipline that our newest faculty will contribute as we
reshape our department. The Political Science department embraces Gonzaga University’s Mission to foster in our students “a mature commitment to dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidary with
the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet.” <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Gonzaga is located on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The second largest city in Washington state, Spokane
boasts a vibrant art community and a range of exciting restaurants and beverage amenities. One of my favorite things about Spokane is its location close to several ski resorts and other areas where one can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking,
and camping.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In short, we seek a colleague with strong teaching skills and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. We would appreciate any assistance
you can provide in alerting potential candidates of our search and program. <u></u>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Interested candidates can find the job posting and apply using the following link:
</span><a href="https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/postings/17890" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/postings/17890</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your time.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Sincerely,</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Stacy Taninchev, Assoc. Professor and Chair</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Department of Political Science<br>
Gonzaga University</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><a href="mailto:Taninchev@gonzaga.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Taninchev@gonzaga.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Tel: 509-313-3610</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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