Portland State University’s Conflict Resolution Graduate Program is seeking to expand its faculty with a new hire who will bring wide ranging transnational experience. Optimal candidates will be able to effectively bridge the scholar/practitioner worlds and will have experience in the field, as well as in the classroom. We are looking for candidates who are conflict resolution scholars with a focus on peace studies: Area of specialization in peace building process at the international level and through international organizations: strong competence in human rights.

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Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in conflict resolution or related academic field.
• Record of research and scholarly publication.
• Teaching experience is preferred at the graduate level, though we value undergraduate teaching experience as well.
• Experience in transnational organizations (NGO’s, think tanks, policy institutes, UN affiliated arenas), international development or peacebuilding activities.
• Multiple language fluencies are desirable, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach six classes per academic year—two per quarter (fall, winter, spring).
• Advise graduate students and serve on thesis and professional project committees.
• Supervise graduate student practica.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research.
• Contribute to development of the program, university, and profession.
• Provide teaching and advising support for our planned undergraduate degree programs.

To Apply

The following materials should be sent to:  Search Committee, Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland OR 97201-0751, 503-725-9175 (office), 503-725-9174 (fax).

• Letter of application, which includes experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and teaching/research interests and strengths.
• Current curriculum vitae, with email, address, and phone contact information.
• Sample of recent scholarly writing.
• Three letters of reference.

For more information and application procedures please visit http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings. For inquires about this position please contact our Program Administrator Stephenie Jahnke at: jahnkes(at)pdx.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled