Assistant Professor - Environmental Policy Dept of Political Science and Institute for the Study of the Environment, Northern Illinois University
The Department of Political Science and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy (ESE) at Northern Illinois University anticipate hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in environmental policy. Employment will begin August 2017. The position is open to applicants from any subfield in political science, and International Relations scholars, in particular, are encouraged to apply. Reflecting NIU's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in education and scholarship, the position will hold joint appointment status, but will be tenurable in the Department of Political Science. The Department of Political Science has 12 faculty members and offers B.A., B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The Institute has 33 faculty associates, offers B.A. and B.S. degrees, and is developing a graduate program. For more information, please visit http://polisci.niu.edu and http://www.niu.edu/ese/. NIU is located in DeKalb, a welcoming and growing city 65 miles west of downtown Chicago. It has an enrollment of more than 19,000 students, including a graduate student body of over 5,000. REQUIRED SKILLS The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of, or potential for, scholarly research and teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core course in environmental policy that covers environmental issues pertinent to the United States. An earned PhD in political science is required by the start date of the appointment. PREFERRED SKILLS A demonstrated ability to serve a diverse student population is strongly preferred. MATERIALS Applicants must send a cover letter, which describes how their scholarship will contribute to the missions of both the Department of Political Science and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy. In addition, a curriculum vitae, writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, appropriate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be forwarded to the Department of Political Science at [email protected]. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of completed applications will begin on January 23, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check. In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
