Term Assistant Professor, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

The George Mason University, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution invites applications for a one-year Term Assistant Professor position in its undergraduate program to begin January 2014, with the possibility of renewal. The school’s popular and growing undergraduate program currently has approximately 250 majors and about 70 minors. 

Responsibilities: 
The Term Assistant Professor’s responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester, advising undergraduate students, and standard university service. The Term Assistant Professor will have an opportunity to fully participate in the intellectual life of the school; to contribute to the broader learning community; and will enjoy potential for promotion and advancement based on demonstrated excellence in teaching, service and scholarship. 

Qualifications: 
We invite applicants who have completed their Ph.D. degree or who will have defended their dissertation by January 1, 2014. Methodological approaches to research and practice in conflict analysis and resolution are open, but the successful candidate will have a strong teaching record, experience in online education, social media skills, and will be capable of teaching both lower- and upper-division classes in the undergraduate program. We are especially interested in candidates with research on global affairs and innovative ideas for international cooperation among universities. More information about our program is available at: http://scar.gmu.edu/undergraduate/. 

Mason is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity within its community. George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 33,000, with students studying in over 198 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

For full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F9758z; complete the faculty application; and upload a statement of interest that includes a discussion of the candidate’s teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (25-30 pages), and the names of three references. 

We will begin reviewing applications on in November, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Compensation is competitive. For additional information, please contact Barbara Breckenridge at bbrecken@gmu.edu. 

Great Careers Begin at Mason! 

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. 

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in 198 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. 

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! 

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George Mason University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.