| Institution: | Western Connecticut State University |
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| Location: | Danbury, CT |
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| Posted: | 12/06/2011 |
| Application Due: | 12/28/2011 |
| Type: | Full Time |
The Department of Social Sciences is at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced educator to fill a tenure-track position in Political Science focusing on American government. The successful candidate must have a primary concentration in American politics and issues, and be prepared to teach advanced courses on the three branches of government as well as state and local politics. View the full position announcement at www.wcsu.edu/hr/employment.
Qualifications: A doctorate (by date of appointment) in Political Science with a major in American government and a minor in either research methodology or political theory is required. Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred. An ability to teach research methodology, particularly statistical analysis, is required. A background in political theory is desirable. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (2 pg max), unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for 3 references to: facultyvitae@wcsu.edu Reference search #600-074 in the subject line. Transcripts may be sent to Dr. Averell Manes, Search Co-Chair, Social Sciences Department, WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Application materials must be received by December 28, 2011.
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| Postal Address: | Social Sciences Department, Search #600-074 Western Connecticut State University 181 White St. Danbury, CT 06810 |
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| Email Address: | facultyvitae@wcsu.edu |
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and institutions with strengths in Congress, interest groups, and parties; additional specializations in public policy, public opinion, or American political development also are of interest. This position will begin August 10, 2011 (pending final budgetary approval) on a non-tenure track basis at the rank of visiting assistant professor for one year with the possibility of an additional year extension.
Daniel Cullen grew up in Montreal, Canada where he attended McGill University. After receiving his Ph. D. in political science at Boston College, Professor Cullen taught at Acadia University in Nova Scotia and Vanderbilt University in Nashville before joining the faculty of Rhodes College in Memphis.
created a national government with three independent branches, we do not necessarily know why the framers chose to do this. Why did Madison think that ambition should counteract ambition? What purposes are served by not only separating power but also by creating a system in which the exercise of power is so frequently blocked by another branch?
Benjamin A. Kleinerman, Ph.D., received his BA in Political Science from Kenyon College and his Ph.D. in Political Science from Michigan State University. A former Visiting Scholar in the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University, Dr. Kleinerman has also taught at Oberlin College and the Virginia Military Institute. His book, The Discretionary President: The