Visiting Assistant Professor

Job Description:

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in the field of Public Law to teach courses in the Political Science Department's undergraduate program. The appointment is for the academic year 2024-2025, with the possibility of renewal for AY2025-2026. The load is two courses each semester; one of the four courses taught during the year may be a topics course of the visitor's design, and another will be the introductory course in Public Law. Ability to teach racial and ethnic politics and/or contribute to the diversity of the Department will also be considered a plus.

Applicants are requested to submit a CV, research statement, evidence of teaching abilities, and three letters of recommendation. Applications received by November 15, 2023, are guaranteed to receive full consideration, though we will continue to review applications thereafter as needed.

Located in a major governmental center, the Department has 25 full-time members and offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The University at Albany (www.albany.edu) is one of four designated University Centers in the SUNY system.

The starting date is August 23, 2024.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should at least have finished or be close to submitting their dissertation by the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester from a university accredited by a USDOE or internationally accrediting organization.

• Applicants should have demonstrated the ability to work with and instruct culturally diverse groups of people.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (10 months)

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=168538

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Statement of Interest

• Writing Sample or Publication

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Graduate Transcript

• Contact information for three references

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All applications received by November 15, 2023, will be reviewed. Later applications will be considered as needed.