FACULTY MEMBER:
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY
SUMMARY:
The Department of History and Political Science at Vanguard University seeks applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position beginning fall semester 2012 as an Assistant Professor of political science and history. The successful candidate will teach a variety of general education and upper division courses totaling 24 hours a year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. or ABD in political science.
- Political science expertise in philosophy, comparative government, international relations.
- Ability to teach World Civilizations courses regularly.
- Must have demonstrated teaching ability, commitment to scholarship, and ability to mentor students.
- A person of thoughtful Christian faith who is committed to undergraduate teaching and the integration of faith and learning.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Review of applications will begin as received. We suggest a preliminary inquiry to John Wilson before you complete the full application process, and e-mail would be a fine medium for that stage of the process. Once an institutional fit is determined, please complete the Faculty Employment Application at http://humanresources.vanguard.edu/employment-opportunities/. As specified on the Faculty Application Form, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of courses taught, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and a personal statement describing your testimony of relationship with Jesus Christ, your philosophy of Christian education and the role of a Christian university, and your integration of faith, teaching and scholarship to John Wilson.
CONTACT:
John R. M. Wilson, Chair
Department of History and Political Science
Vanguard University
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 556-3610 x2653
jwilson@vanguard.edu
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is a private, co-educational, comprehensive University of liberal arts and professional studies, that believes its evangelical Christian community in the Pentecostal tradition offers a unique opportunity for academic achievement. Vanguard University embodies a Christ-centered, multicultural community, that values and encourages qualified applicants that are diverse in gender, generation, ethnicity, race and/or ability, and seek faculty members to teach, mentor and advise approximately 2200 students in a way that reflects a commitment to cultural proficiency. Where permitted by law and in relation to the school’s heritage and mission, Vanguard does exercise religious preference throughout the University.
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