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>The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts
>Amherst (http://polsci.umass.edu/) seeks to fill a full-time
>tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in science and
>technology politics to start in September 2012. The Department welcomes
>applications from political science, public policy, public
>administration, as well as from related disciplines. Geographic,
>methodological and science and technology specializations are open.
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>In recent years, the Department has nearly doubled in size largely
>through a Faculty Hiring Initiative. This search continues the
>departmentıs efforts to add to the strength of its diverse and growing
>faculty with scholars whose work addresses broad political
>questions arising in one or more of the departmentıs thematic emphases
>on a) global forces; b) governance and institutions; and c) democracy,
>participation and citizenship.
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>The successful candidate will contribute to this trajectory, adding to
>our current strengths while broadening our reach into new areas. The
>faculty hire will teach four courses in the Departmentıs graduate and
>undergraduate programs. Successful candidates must have the Ph.D. in
>hand by September
>2012. Salary and credit toward tenure will be commensurate with
>qualifications and experience.
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>The deadline for applications is October 15, 2011, but acceptance will
>continue until the position is filled. The department strongly prefers
>that applicants submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing
>samples in electronic form through the Academic Jobs Online website
>athttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/917 and arrange for
>electronic transmission of three letters of recommendation to the same
>site.
>Alternatively, printed versions of the application materials can be sent
>to Stephen Marvell, Office Manager, Department of Political
>Science/UMass, 322 Thompson Tower, Amherst, MA 01003-9277. Those who
>apply online should not also submit paper materials. Inquiries about
>the position may be directed [log in to unmask]
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>The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal
>Opportunity employer. It and the Department are strongly committed to
>increasing the diversity of faculty, students, and curriculum, and
>encourage applications from women and minorities.
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