Assistant Professor, Political Science/International Affairs
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Social Sciences
Campus: Beirut/Byblos
Expected Start Date: Spring 2017 or Fall 2017
Deadline for Applying: September 2, 2016
Position Summary
The Department of Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Political Science/International Affairs. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, academic advising and institutional and community service.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics, and in research methodology with emphasis on quantitative methods.
- Oversee senior projects
- Advise and mentor students
- Engage in service to the department, the university and the profession
- Contribute to the development of the program, seek external research grants
- Additional duties may be set by the department in light of departmental needs and priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A PhD in Political Science/International Affairs from a well recognized University, preferably with a regional focus on North America or Europe.
- Background in quantitative research methods
- Evidence of scholarship and research
- Evidence of an established research agenda
- Evidence of teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of successful university teaching
- Demonstration of effective teaching methods and delivery
- Evidence of success in securing external funding for research
The Department:
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. The Department consists of 15 full-time faculty members and a number of part-time faculty members. The Department of is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and is committed to student-centeredness and to serving the community.
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching, research interests, as well as professional and creative projects, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-17-21, in the subject line of the email.