Assistant Professor (Political Theory)

UH Manoa/Political Science Department; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UH Manoa/Political Science Department invites applications for a faculty position in political theory. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise MA and PhD students, and contribute to scholarly research and service.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field) with demonstrated research productivity and the ability to obtain external funding; ABDs will be considered with PhD conferred by hire date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or related field; ABDs considered but PhD must be conferred prior to hire.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in political theory; mentor students in research.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in political theory, including history of political thought.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor MA and PhD students.
• Publish scholarly, peer‑reviewed research in areas of expertise.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.
• Seek extramural funding.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Research and publications

Grant/funding development

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

ABD considered (with PhD conferred before hire)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in political theory, including the required history of political thought;
• Supervise, advise, and mentor MA and PhD students;
• Publish scholarly, peer-reviewed research in areas of expertise;
• Provide service to the department, university, and community;
• Seek extramural funding;
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field from a college or university of recognized standing, or foreign equivalent. ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed and PhD conferred prior to date of hire;
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise and political theory;
• Ability to mentor and advise students in the applicant's area of research;
• A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field;
• Ability to develop and sustain department curricular concentration in politicaltheory.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team in cooperative endeavors.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated specialization in contemporary political theory and plural traditions of political philosophy.
• Teaching experience with innovative educational strategies.

Inquiries:

Jonathan Goldberg-Hiller; [e-mail]