Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics and Sustainability Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

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LocationAtlanta, Georgia Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to Favorite JobsEmail this Job About Us OverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources,collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment tobuilding an outstanding and diverse community of learning,discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whosevalues align with our institutional values, as outlined in our .These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought andexperience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community,and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies topromote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attractingfaculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

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About the Sam Nunn School of International AffairsFounded in 1990,the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is dedicated toeducating the next generation of scholars and practitioners onapproaches to tackling real-world problems to advance the globalhuman condition. As one of the first professional schools ofinternational affairs situated at major technological institute, weprovide comprehensive, interdisciplinary, multi-method, andflexible undergraduate and graduate social science programming atthe nexus of science and technology, with special attention tostrategic, political economy, and comparative politicalperspectives on international security, global development, andgovernance. Location Atlanta, GA Job Summary The at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invitesapplications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor facultyposition in Comparative Politics with a focus on environmentalsustainability with a preference for regional expertise in Asian(especially Japan or India) or African regional politics. Scholarsare strongly encouraged to apply who bring a comparative politicalperspective to issues such as energy, the environment, naturalresource management or infrastructure resilience. The start datefor the position could be either August 2025 or August 2026.Applicants should show promise or evidence of outstanding scholarlyachievement, exceptional commitment to teaching at theundergraduate and graduate levels and have an interest incontributing to the advancement of the intellectual community andrelated outreach efforts. The position will contribute to enhancingthe Nunn School’s programming in areas of growing interest acrosscampus such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, resilience,peace engineering, environmental security, andinnovation.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptionalcommitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. For furtherdetails and to submit an application, please click .

Responsibilities Teaching:

Demonstrate exceptional commitment toteaching.

Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs inComparative Politics and/or Global Development.

Develop and teachcourses in Comparative Politics as well as courses on topicsrelated to technology and sustainability, UN SustainableDevelopment Goals, Environmental Politics, and/or the regionalpolitics of Asia or Africa.

Deliver courses that integrateperspectives from political science, economics, sociology, and/orother interdisciplinary backgrounds.

Research:

Conduct outstanding scholarlyresearch in the field of Comparative Politics.

Show promise orevidence of outstanding scholarly achievement.

Publish researchfindings in reputable academic journals.

Develop a strong researchagenda aligned with the goals of the Nunn School Contribute to theadvancement of the intellectual community through researchactivities.

Service and Outreach:

Contribute to the advancement of theintellectual community and related outreach efforts.

Engage inservice activities within the department, university, and broaderacademic community.

Participate in related outreach efforts toenhance the visibility and impact of the various programs of theNunn School.

Collaborate with other faculty members and departmentson interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.

InterdisciplinaryCollaboration:

Collaborate with colleagues fromvaried backgrounds and expertise within the Sam Nunn School ofInternational Affairs and across other relevant departments andschools at Georgia Tech.

Contribute to joint degree programs withother schools, such as Modern Languages, Economics, and City andRegional Planning.

Foster interdisciplinary approaches to teaching,research, and outreach activities.

Professional Development:

Stay current with developments in thefield of Comparative Politics, including emerging trends,methodologies, and best practices.

Pursue opportunities forprofessional development and growth, such as attending conferencesand workshops.

Mentor and advise graduate students in their academicand research pursuits.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Fulfill administrative duties asassigned by the department or university leadership.

Participate infaculty meetings, committees, and other departmental activities asneeded. Required Qualifications Applicants must have an earned doctorate by the start of theappointment. The degree should be in a relevant field such asInternational Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, ora related interdisciplinary area. Preferred Qualifications Student Success Criteria The ability to teach and mentor adistinct student body.

The ability to promote a welcomingeducational/work environment. The ability to mentor and assiststudents interested in pursuing graduate education. The ability todesign and teach curricula that are responsive to a distinctstudent body. Required Documents to Attach Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,a statement of research interests, a description of teachinginterests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy, examplesof scholarly work and the names and contact information for atleast three references.

The application requirements for theAssistant Professor position in Comparative Politics at the SamNunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute ofTechnology, are as follows:

Letter of Interest:

A letter explainingyour interest in the position, your qualifications, and your visionfor contributing to the interdisciplinary Global DevelopmentProgram.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive academic resumedetailing your education, research experience, publications,presentations, teaching experience, and any other relevantprofessional experience.

Statement of Research Interests:

A documentoutlining your research interests, areas of expertise, researchagenda, and any ongoing or planned research projects.

Description ofTeaching Interests and Philosophy:

A document discussing yourteaching interests, approaches to teaching, teaching philosophy,and any innovative teaching methods you plan to implement.

Examplesof Scholarly Work:

Samples of your scholarly work, such aspublished articles, book chapters, conference papers, or otherrelevant academic materials.

List of three professionalreferences.

The deadline for full consideration is April 30th andreview of applications will continue until the position isfilled. Contact Information For technical questions regarding application submission or otheradministrative topics, please contact Allyson Tant, AdministrativeManager II, . Applicants should direct any remaining inquiries toDr. Vicki Birchfield Search Committee Chair, at . USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at .Additionally, USG supports Freedom ofExpression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression andAcademic Freedom found on-line at . Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end,and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regentspolicy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equalopportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other membersof the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admissionand/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants ininstitutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Techcomplies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equalopportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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