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Job Posting: Midwest Political Science Association

The MPSA invites applications from individuals, pairs, or teams for the Editorship of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) for the years 2010 through 2013. Nominations and self-nominations are encouraged. Interested applicants for Editor should be full professors in Political Science doctoral degree-granting programs. Applicants are expected to have records of significant research accomplishment, intellectual breadth and depth, and administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills.

For a full description, please visit the MPSA website.

Please forward this to colleagues you think may be interested and qualified. Or forward nominations to the Chair of the Editorial Search Committee, Micheal Giles.

Job Posting: United States Naval Academy

• The United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the rank of assistant or associate professor to begin no later than August 2009. This appointment is with the Leadership Ethics and Law (LEL) Department. The purpose of this position is two-fold: 1) to enhance LEL's core educational curriculum and expand the teaching and research expertise of the department in the general areas of culture, gender, interpersonal violence and the intersection of leadership with these issues, with an emphasis on sexual harassment and sexual assault; and, 2) to advise and provide regular curriculum consulting, training and educational program evaluation to the Academy's Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) office. There will be a reduced teaching load.

  The successful candidate must have a professional background of at least two years and research interest in interpersonal, social and organizational issues related to diverse populations, with a specific interest in sexual harassment and assault prevention. We are seeking a faculty member who is not only interested in scholarly activities in the areas of sexual harassment and assault prevention, but is interested in enhancing and advancing the Naval Academy's cutting-edge prevention education program in an advisory role. Candidates for this position must have completed the Ph.D. in a relevant field of human and social behavior including, but not limited to, anthropology, education, psychology, public health, social work, and sociology. The incumbent must possess a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, advising, and a desire to actively engage in research and scholarship that expands the field of knowledge or promotes understanding of issues in the aforementioned areas of expertise. Applicants should submit a CV, transcripts, three letters of reference, samples of scholarship or research and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• The United States Naval Academy invites applications for up to two junior-levels, tenure-track position to teach Ethics in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law, to begin July 2009. A Ph.D. is required, though applicants with Ph.D. completed by August 2009 are eligible. 3/3 teaching load is expected. AOS: Open. AOC: Ethics. Philosophy of science and logic are also desirable. Successful must be prepared to teach a sophomore level military ethics course, Moral Reasoning for Naval Leaders. The U.S. Naval Academy is a highly selective undergraduate institution that prepares young men and women to be professional officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, offering majors in 22 subject areas and class sizes typically ranging from 10 to 22 students. The department of Leadership, Ethics and Law is a diverse department that includes philosophers who combines their commitments to the teaching and study of ethics with scholarly interests in a wide range of fields, including political theory, philosophy of religion, and moral psychology/philosophy of mind.

  All applicants should submit a CV, three confidential letters of recommendations, samples of written work, transcripts, a research agenda, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, letter discussing teaching ability), and a statement describing the candidate's suitability for this position. Screening will begin November 15 and will continue until positions are filled, Interviews can be expected at the December APA meetings.

The United States Naval Academy is a four-year, Federal undergraduate institution with a highly motivated and select student body. Salary is dependent on experience and expertise. The United States Naval Academy is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Full faculty and Federal government service benefits provided. Salary is competitive and will depend on qualifications and experience. The U.S. Naval Academy is an AA/EO employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. Final approval for hiring is contingent on funding and the availability of appropriate applicants. Send complete application to Human and Social Behavior Search Committee, Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law, Luce Hall 7B, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.

Job Posting: United States Coast Guard Academy

• The United States Coast Guard Academy invites applications for an expected tenure-track vacancy in Comparative Politics beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The position is located in the Humanities Department, which offers the Government Major, one of eight undergraduate majors at the Academy. Approximately 20% of the Corps of Cadets major in Government. Applicants with regional specialty in South or East Asia, the Pacific Rim, Africa, or Latin America are particularly encouraged to apply. Additional expertise in one or more of the following sub-fields is also preferred: democratization/political development; comparative political economy; comparative civil-military relations; or ethnic/identity/racial politics. The successful candidate will teach an introductory comparative politics course and upper division electives in her/his area of expertise in the Government Major. Additionally, all faculty are required to contribute to students' character and leader development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in political science by the start of the fall 2009 academic term and must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and to professional development. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Expected appointment is at an entry-level assistant professor position; however, salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with experience. The Coast Guard Academy is committed to preparing its graduates to lead a workforce capable of thriving in an increasingly dynamic multicultural society and globalized environment. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of philosophy of teaching, and three letters of recommendation by 15 November 2008 to Dr. Richard Zuczek, Department of Humanities, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.

• The United States Coast Guard Academy invites applications for a tenure-track vacancy in Political Theory beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The position is located in the Humanities Department, which offers the Government Major, one of eight undergraduate majors at the Academy. Approximately 20% of the Corps of Cadets major in Government. Applicants should have a thorough grounding in the history of political theory, ancient to contemporary, with additional specialization within contemporary political theory (Western or non-Western); expertise in feminist theory or Black political thought is highly preferred. The successful candidate will teach an introductory Western political theory course and upper division electives in her/his area of expertise in the Government Major. Additionally, all faculty are required to contribute to students' character and leader development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the beginning of the fall 2009 academic term. A Ph.D. in political science in the sub-field of political theory is preferred, but a Ph.D. in political philosophy will be considered. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and to professional development. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Expected appointment is at an entry-level assistant professor position; however, salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with experience. The Coast Guard Academy is committed to preparing its graduates to lead a workforce capable of thriving in an increasingly dynamic multicultural society and a globalized environment. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of philosophy of teaching, and three letters of recommendation by 15 November 2008 to Dr. Erik Wingrove-Haugland, Department of Humanities, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.

• The United States Coast Guard Academy invites applications for a tenure-track vacancy in political science in the sub-fields of either American Government and Politics or Public Policy and Law beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The position is located in the Humanities Department, which offers the Government Major, one of eight undergraduate majors at the Academy. Approximately 20% of the Corps of Cadets major in Government. The Department seeks applicants with expertise in ethnic politics, political behavior, public law, or methodology. The successful candidate will teach an introductory American Government course, upper division electives in her/his area of expertise in the Government Major, and an American government course for non-majors. Additionally, all faculty are required to contribute to students' character and leader development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in political science or public policy by the beginning of the fall 2009 academic term and must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and to professional development. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Expected appointment is at an entry-level assistant professor position; however, salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with experience. The Coast Guard Academy is committed to preparing its graduates to lead a workforce capable of thriving in an increasingly dynamic multicultural society and a globalized environment. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of philosophy of teaching, and three letters of recommendation by 15 November 2008 to Dr. Judith Youngman, Department of Humanities, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.

The United States Coast Guard Academy is one of the five federal service academies, with a student body of approximately 1000, 30% of whom are women and 14% of whom are underrepresented minorities. All graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the grade of Ensign in the United States Coast Guard. The Academy is located in New London, CT on the Thames River and is two and a half hours from New York City; ninety minutes from Boston; and forty-five minutes from Providence, Hartford, New Haven, and Worcester, MA. For more information, visit the website at http://www.cga.edu.

The U. S. Coast Guard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Some citizenship restrictions may apply.

Job Posting: Air Force Culture and Language Center

The Air Force Culture and Language Center invites applications for a faculty position of open rank. We seek a psychologist (industrial/organizational, social, cross-cultural, etc.) or closely related behavioral scientist (organizational behavior, education, etc.) with a mastery of psychometric assessment, interest in professional development and emphasis on culture. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and growing inter-disciplinary center charged with strengthening the ability of all Air Force personnel to exert positive influence in culturally complex environments. This individual will serve as the Air Force authority on the assessment of Airmen's cross-cultural competence.

Initially, the incumbent's primary role will be to adapt/develop and apply psychometric instruments to evaluate the effectiveness of educational and training efforts. The position will also offer other opportunities/funding to conduct/supervise research relating to the assessment of cross-cultural competence. A solid background in research design, quantitative methods and analysis is required. The successful candidate will use his/her findings to assist in curriculum development, provide guest lectures and teach graduate/undergraduate electives across Air University (AU). AU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Students include US military personnel, members of allied armed forces and civilians. Finally, the incumbent will be responsible for outreach to professional associations, academic institutions and military centers in the US and internationally through academic conferences and other activities.

AU faculty appointments are made under excepted service, ordinarily for renewable three year terms. AU offers highly competitive salaries, health benefits, life insurance and retirement plans. Relocation costs may be covered. Additional information is available at www.usajobs.gov or from Dr. Dan Henk. (334-953-1625)

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, other non-merit factor. Individuals who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. Male applicants born after 31 December 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or legal exemption. Applicants must be citizens of, or owe allegiance to, the United States.