Rhodes College Hiring for Assistant Professor of International Relations/Comparative Politics at Memphis, Tennessee Full Time

Job Title:Assistant Professor of International Relations/Comparative PoliticsDepartment:International StudiesJob Description:

The Department of International Studies at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin Fall of 2024. Rhodes College believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Furthermore, Rhodes College is committed to supporting the work-life alignment of its faculty. We encourage applications from candidates who have expertise in security, peace, and conflict. The search is open in terms of regional or area studies expertise. This position has a 3:2 teaching load, and applicants should demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching and research in an undergraduate, liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will have classroom experience and is expected to teach introductory and advanced courses in either International Relations or Comparative Politics. Additional courses will be based on the candidate’s area of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach an upper-level course on international conflict or security and those who can contribute to an interdisciplinary atmosphere. The successful candidate is expected to earn their Ph.D. by July 2024.

Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area.

Rhodes College prides itself on being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and anti-discrimination.

A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how the candidate’s experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values; 4) a writing sample; 5) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 6) evidence of teaching performance (if applicable). Review of completed applications will begin on October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

For further information, please contact Dr. Chien-Kai Chen, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].