Visiting Professor, Political Science
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Social Sciences
Campus: Byblos & Beirut
Discipline: Political Science
Vacancy date: Spring 2016/ Fall 2016
The Department of Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a one or a two year visiting faculty position in Political Science, effective spring 2016 of fall 2016. The rank at which the successful applicant will be appointed will be commensurate with his/her current rank and qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research and institutional and community service. Candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science, from a recognized university. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics, and in research methodology with emphasis on quantitative methods. Applicants must have some years of teaching experience and a research record.
The department offers four Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs in political science, political science/international affairs, psychology, and social work; two Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in International Affairs and Migration studies; and five minors in conflict analysis and resolution, legal studies, political science/international affairs, psychology, and sociology.
LAU (http://www.lau.edu.lb) has two campuses, one in Beirut and the other in Byblos, about 35 kilometers north of Beirut. There are currently over 8,000 enrolled students at LAU.
LAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York, and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE-NEASC).
Standard Application requirements: Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent and an updated CV. The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. Applications should be sent by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-15-22.
Deadline for submitting applications: September 30, 2015