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Faculty Position Openings

Political Theory

  • Department: Political Science
  • Tenure-Track
  • Starts: September 1, 2010
  • Description:

    Carleton College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in political theory beginning September 1, 2010 at the rank of assistant professor. Ph.D. or its imminent completion is required. The successful candidate will teach introductory, mid- and upper-level courses in political theory and advise students on senior research projects.

    Send cover letter describing teaching philosophy and research agenda, vitae, writing samples, sample syllabi, course evaluations from previous teaching, and at least three reference letters by September 21, 2009 to:

    R. Keiser, Chair
    Department of Political Science
    Carleton College
    One North College Street
    Northfield, MN 55057

    Early applications will be reviewed with the intention of meeting potential candidates at the 2009 APSA meeting.  The cover letter’s statement on teaching philosophy should speak to the candidate’s interest in teaching at a liberal arts college with a diverse student body.

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Teaching At Carleton

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with 1950 undergraduates located 45 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Carleton calendar includes three 10-week terms.

Carleton College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All positions are at the Assistant Professor level (with Ph.D. or terminal degree completed or substantially completed) unless otherwise specified.

Mailing Address:
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057

Positions available at other nearby institutions of higher learning:

Carleton is a member of the Upper Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (UMW HERC). The UMW HERC is a consortium of more than 50 colleges and universities designed to assist spouses and partners of faculty and staff to secure employment in the area. Click here to view position openings on the UMW HERC Web site.

Benefits for Faculty:

Carleton offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a summary of benefits for eligible faculty, click here to be directed to the Human Resource A to Z Guide and look for "Faculty Benefit Summary."