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Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science invites applicants for a tenure-track position in American Politics--Public Law beginning in August, 2010. Ph.D. completed or near completion preferred. Teaching load is between 5.5 and 6 courses, depending on Senior Project advising, and will include core classes in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development. The candidate will have opportunities to participate in college programs such as the Center for Political Participation, Women's Studies, Black Studies and Environmental Studies. Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Please submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations or other indications of effective teaching by October 1, 2009 to Professor Sharon R. Wesoky, Chair, Department of Political Science, Box 55, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA 16335-3902. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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