[Tps] positions ann: political theory at virginia tech

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

The Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech invites  
applications for a tenure track appointment in the field of Political  
Theory at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 18, 2008.

Required qualifications: Earned doctorate in political science at the  
time of application with a clearly defined area of specialization in  
political theory, and demonstrated experience in both research and  
teaching.

Desired qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates whose  
research specialization is political theory, and the candidate must be  
able to teach our large introductory undergraduate core lecture course  
in the history of political thought. Candidates should have strong,  
broad training in political theory, and be able to work within an  
interdisciplinary setting with other colleagues in the newly approved  
cross-college ASPECT (Alliance for Social Political Ethical and  
Cultural Thought) doctoral program, focusing the application of  
social, political, ethical, and cultural theory to contemporary  
political challenges, cultural conflicts, social problems, and civil  
societies in both the U.S.A. and abroad (http://www.aspect.vt.edu).   
In particular, we would be interested in individuals who enjoy  
interdisciplinary collaborative team teaching and research.

Position: The successful candidate will be expected to have an active  
and substantial research program in political theory, especially early  
modern, modern or contemporary political theories.  Applicants also  
must be able to contribute as graduate-level faculty to Virginia  
Tech's ASPECT Ph.D program, and to teach large undergraduate lecture  
courses in political theory.  The teaching load for this position is  
two courses per semester.

Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.vt.edu.  Select Search  
Postings and search for political science under department tab.   
Please submit the following materials: cover letter, current CV,  
graduate transcripts, a writing sample, teaching evaluations, and  
three letters of recommendation.

Any requested materials that cannot be submitted through the on-line  
application website, should be mailed to: Timothy W. Luke and Wolfgang  
Natter, Co-Chairs, Political Theory/ASPECT Search Committee,  
Department of Political Science, Virginia Tech, 531 Major Williams  
Hall (0130), Blacksburg, VA  24061.

Screening of applications will begin February 22, 2008 and continue  
until the position is filled.

For additional information regarding the position contact Professor  
Luke (email: twluke at vt.edu; phone: 540-231-6633) or Professor Natter  
(email: wnatter at vt.edu; phone: 540-231-0694).

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad  
spectrum of candidates, including women, veterans, minorities and  
people with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities desiring  
accommodations in the application process should notify the Co-Chairs  
of the Search Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service,  
1-800-828-1129.
jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,  
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu 
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