Job in International Development at American University

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Term Faculty Position in International Development

School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC

AY 2023-2024

Job begins on August 1, 2022 in Washington, DC

Application deadline: Until position is filled

 

https://apply.interfolio.com/106924

 

The School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a term faculty appointment for AY 22-23 for a scholar with specialization in international development. A successful candidate will teach courses at both undergraduate and master’s level in international development. The ideal candidate would be able to offer courses on gender and development. An ability to teach courses on environmental aspects of development is also desirable. The course load is three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Applicants should share the School's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

 

Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a full-time, non-tenure, 9-month term position and will commence on August 1, 2022. Review of applications will begin May 25, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.

 

Qualifications 

Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a social science discipline by the start date, though highly qualified and experienced practitioners with equivalent (MA/MS and ten years of relevant professional experience) will also be considered.

 

Application Instructions 

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Interfolio application system (https://apply.interfolio.com/106924). Applicants should include the following in their application:

• A cover letter that outlines your academic background and ability to fulfill the requirements of the job (including courses previously taught).
• An up-to-date Curriculum vitae
• A statement describing past examples of your contributions to diversity and inclusion in the classroom and/or in other professional settings.
• A 1-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Teaching evaluations and/or other evidence of teaching effectiveness
• The names of three references (applicants should request that the Interfolio system contact referees for a confidential letter of recommendation).

 

Queries about the search may be sent to Professor David Simpson (rsim...@american.edu).