"Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics/International Relations"

Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Denver
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department: Political Science
Position #: 00825518 - Requisition #: 35194

Job Summary

The Political Science Department of the University of Colorado Denver has an opening for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics/International Relations, to begin in August of 2025.

The CU Denver Political Science Department seeks to sensitize students to the essential questions of politics and life, and to catalyze informed and creative civic engagement in pursuit of a more just and humane world. Beyond its teaching mission, the Department seeks to create, discover, and apply knowledge to improve the health and well-being of Colorado, the nation, and the world. In advancing these teaching, research, and creative activities, the department seeks to build mutually beneficial partnerships that engage local, national, and global communities. Our Political Science Department values interdisciplinarity approaches to teaching, research, and creative activities and our department record of excellence includes playing a key role in college interdisciplinary programs like International Studies and Legal Studies.

We have long hosted the University Fourth World Center for the Study of Indigenous Law and Politics, and the New Directions Center focused on public, non-profit, and community leadership. We have a robust record of engagement in civic affairs, which includes an Urban Citizen service-learning program and a CU at the Capitol legislative internship program. Our department offers study abroad programs to South Korea and Berlin and participates in the CU Denver's International College in Beijing program. Our faculty has a strong record of academic and community-service accomplishment, winning multiple university and community awards for research, teaching, and service.

The University of Colorado Denver Department of Political Science commits to an antiracist mission-to undoing racism and white supremacy in all their forms. The Department affirms that everyone benefits personally, communally, and intellectually from antiracist work, not just people of color. The Department emphasizes that antiracism is the responsibility and privilege of all individuals, albeit in different ways, with different risks and resources, different burdens and opportunities. No one is exempt. We commit to construct and fund meaningful action to advance these values.

The successful candidate will be rostered as a full-time tenure-track assistant professor. This position comes with responsibilities in teaching (40% of time), research (40% of time), and service (20% of time). The teaching load is 2/2 (four courses an academic year), at both the undergraduate and graduate level. This position will be responsible for teaching foundational courses in comparative politics and international studies as well as courses within the candidate's particular subfield. In addition to advancing the mission of the Political Science Department, the successful applicant will be expected to help support and teach classes relevant to CU Denver's International Studies major/minor.

Applicants should have areas of expertise in the political economy of the "Global South." Particular geographic areas of interest are: Latin/South America, South Asia, or Sub-Saharan Africa. We seek to identify candidates with expertise in one or more of the following subfields: International Development, Indigenous Peoples' Politics, Public Health, Human Rights, Labor and Migration, Colonialism and Neo-Colonialism. The Political Science Department seeks candidates who expand our understanding of how colonialism, settler colonialism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, globalization and/or militarism affect daily life across the world, and who can highlight the innovative solutions to global and local challenges that are emerging out of traditionally marginalized communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, International Studies, or closely related field, from an accredited university, with areas of expertise in one or more of the following fields: Political Economy of the "Global South" (Area expertise in Africa, Asia or Latin/South America), Indigenous Peoples' Politics, International Development, Public Health, Colonialism/Neo-Colonialism, Human Rights, Labor, and/or Migration.
• College level teaching experience
• Record of scholarly achievement, such as journal or book publications, conference presentations, and/or published journalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or working within historically minoritized or underrepresented communities as this relates to one's research, service, and/or teaching
• Record of effective teaching, as demonstrated by such things as student evaluations and peer teaching reviews.
• Experience implementing innovative pedagogies, such as community-based learning, online teaching, simulations, internships, and collaborative learning approaches.
• Experience with community engagement and/or international development work.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position has been established at $78,000-$84,000.

Benefits

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying, applicants must include: 1. A cover letter which addresses job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV 3. Graduate Transcript 4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy. Other evidence might include peer observations 5. Research Writing Sample 6. A one-page statement on how your teaching, research and/or service demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and abilities related to diversity and inclusion.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 20th.
Questions should be directed to: Search Committee Chair Dr. Betcy Jose, betcy.jose@ucdenver.edu. Please arrange to send three letters of recommendation to Zarah Griner at Zarah.griner@ucdenver.edu.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 35194.