Trinity University Hiring for Lecturer – Comparative Politics at San Antonio, TX  Full Time

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Department/Office:

Political Science (Rosa Aloisi)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Description:

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a three-year lecturer position in Comparative Politics beginning August 2024 with the possibility of renewal. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Latin America. Additional areas of interdisciplinary specialization (such as the politics of the environment, development, migration, health, race, gender, religion or ethnicity) would be welcome. Candidates should have the Ph.D. completed by summer 2024.

is a secular, independent, private institution and one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2400 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, the USA’s largest Latinx-majority city, where our students learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment. Additional information about the university and the city can be found on the . For more information about our curriculum, see the following links for information about , including and faculty-led .

at Trinity is a vibrant department with ten faculty and strong interdisciplinary connections with several other departments on campus, including the university’s MAS () program. We encourage our students to pursue undergraduate research, often in collaboration with faculty, and have been active participants in our university’s .

Trinity University values both strong teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach multiple sections of the lower-division survey course in Comparative Politics as well as the upper-division course in Latin American politics, and may develop and teach courses in the other subfields. The teaching load consists of five courses per academic year. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential, as well as a demonstrated commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion. There are many opportunities for Trinity faculty to engage in experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and research, for example with the university’s MAS () program, and faculty-led study abroad. Generous financial support for research in the form of travel grants to conferences and summer stipends is available.

Both the Department of Political Science and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities include:

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards

• Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments

• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams

• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines

• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director

• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services

• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

EDUCATION

Required:

PhD in Political Science by August 2024

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Teaching at university level

• Specialization in Latin American politics

HOW TO APPLY

Submit materials electronically through Trinity University’s Employment Opportunities portal.

When starting the application, select “Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. In the “My Experience” section, you do not need to complete the “Work Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields.

In the “Application Documents” field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):

• cover letter, CV and transcripts combined into one file

• evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching philosophy

• summary of research and writing sample combined into one file

• Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion and the building of a diverse community. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, your research, and/or your other professional activities..

In addition, please send three letters of recommendation or ask your referees to send their letter of recommendation directly to Letters will be accepted until 15 January, 2024.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Peter O’Brien, Department of Political Science:

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email .

Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for 5 business days and exempt staff positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

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