Assistant Professor, Political Science

The Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of international relations. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. The normal workload includes teaching three courses per semester; conducting research and participating in scholarly activity; seeking external funding; and providing departmental, college, university and professional service.     Apply online at www.unomaha.edu. Attach to the application a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of five references. In addition, applicants must arrange to have three letters of recommendation and copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent directly to the chair of the search committee. Address all correspondence to: Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro, International Relations Search Committee, Department of Political Science, 275 Arts and Sciences Hall, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment starts August 15, 2014.     Ideal candidates would be expected to contribute the on-line graduate program.     Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Political Science or International Relations, extensive preparation in the area of international relations, and appropriate language skills. Candidates must be prepared to teach the survey course in international relations and a subset of the following courses: international organizations, international law, international political economy, diplomacy, gender and global politics, and/or research methods. Additional expertise in a particular region of the world is also welcome.