Professional Opportunities
Assistant Professor in Political Studies with an Emphasis in Political Participation
Pitzer College, a member of The Claremont Colleges, invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Studies with an emphasis in political participation, broadly defined. Candidates should be trained in both American and Comparative politics. Primary research field could be in either American or Comparative. Attractive teaching and research interests could include elections, voting, public opinion, political psychology, and social movements. The position is set to begin the fall semester of 2013. A Ph.D. expected by fall semester, 2013.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and or Women's Studies.
To apply please follow the instructions located at www.pitzer.edu/facultyapply. A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation. Within their applications, candidates should address how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to the understanding of diversity at the College. The deadline for applying is September 7, 2012 or until the position is filled.
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we ask that you please e-mail your questions to: POST_search@pitzer.edu
One-Year Replacement Position in Political Theory and American Politics
Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applicants for a one year replacement position in Political Theory and American Politics for the academic year 2012-13. The successful candidate should be able to teach an Introduction to Politics that combines the sub fields of political theory and American politics and a course in History of Political Philosophy: Ancients for the fall semester. Three courses in the spring are open to the candidate’s interests and strengths in these two fields.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and or Women’s Studies.
To apply please follow the instructions located at www.pitzer.edu/facultyapply. A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, evaluations and three letters of recommendation. Within their applications, candidates should address how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to the understanding of diversity at the College. The deadline for applying is June 11, 2012, or until the position is filled.
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we ask that you please e-mail your questions to: POST1YR_Search@pitzer.edu
Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Faculty recruitment is handled through the Office of the Dean of Faculty. If you have any questions about professional opportunities, contact:
The Faculty Recruitment Coordinator
DOFcore@pitzer.edu
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here.