Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor
Wilf Family Department of Politics
Faculty of Arts and Science
New York University


Position Description:
The Wilf Family Department of Politics seeks candidates for three faculty positions for scholars conducting outstanding research on the subjects of race, identity, and inequality in domestic, comparative, or international contexts. The primary focus of our search is at the tenure track assistant professor level; however, we may consider more senior candidates under exceptional circumstances. The positions are to begin September 1, 2022, pending administrative approval.

This search is part of a broader cluster of recruitment efforts in Race, Identity, and Inequality that spans the Departments of Politics and Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Science, and the Wagner School of Public Service. A primary aim of the cluster is to create a network for scholars working in these areas to collaborate across NYU. More information about this cluster and the broader cluster initiative can be found here and here.

Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to possess a PhD by September 2022, in political science or a cognate discipline; to have records of excellent research; and to indicate the potential to be future disciplinary leaders in their respective fields of expertise. Candidates should also have demonstrated ability as excellent teachers at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. NYU is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, experience, and service an ability to contribute to this goal, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity in a university setting.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/91446. While we will continue to review applications into October, candidates seeking the fullest consideration should submit their applications by September 10, 2021. Candidates are strongly encouraged to supply links to their professional websites; this will enhance their applications by allowing the search committee easy access to additional information that might be needed.

The Politics Department at NYU is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and/or service engagement commitment to these goals. We are particularly interested in hearing about concrete steps you have taken (or plan to take) to foster an inclusive intellectual environment in the classroom, in the department and on campus, and/or in your field more generally.

Required Applicant Documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV or Resume
  • Statement of Research and Goals
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Writing Sample
  • Three Letters of Reference

 
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