Government - International Relations

The Department of Government and Legal Studies invites applications for a one-year position in International Relations at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level for the 2008-2009 academic year.  Expertise in Middle East politics and security studies preferred, but candidates in all subfields of international relations will be considered.  Evidence of teaching excellence or promise, and scholarly engagement is expected; Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment is preferred, though ABDs will be considered. Teaching load is two courses each semester. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately; we hope to begin scheduling campus visits by late March.  Preliminary interviews with prospective candidates may be possible at the upcoming ISA meetings.

Please send a vita, a letter of application describing your teaching experience and scholarly research and three letters of recommendation to:
Allen Springer, Chair
International Relations Search Committee
Department of Government and Legal Studies
Bowdoin College
9800 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011-8498

Bowdoin is a highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 25% students of color, 4% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students.  Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.  For further information about the college and the department, please visit our website at: www.bowdoin.edu.