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style='font-size:11.5pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>: Assistant
Professor<br>
Department of Political Science<br>
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</span></font></b><font size=3 color=black><span style='font-size:11.5pt;
color:black'>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.<br>
<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Required qualifications:</span></b> 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. <br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Desired qualifications:</span></b> 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 (<u>http://www.aspect.vt.edu</u>).
In particular, we would be interested in individuals who enjoy
interdisciplinary collaborative team teaching and research.<br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Position:</span></b> 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.<br>
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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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;color:black'>Screening of applications will begin
February 22, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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For additional information regarding the position contact Professor Luke
(email:<u> twluke@vt.edu</u>; phone: 540-231-6633) or Professor Natter (email:<u>
wnatter@vt.edu</u>;<br>
phone: 540-231-0694).<br>
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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.</span></font><font size=3><span
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