Visiting Assistant Professor - MA Program in Conflict Resolution

Apr 3, 2014 | Georgetown University

Georgetown University’s M.A. Program in Conflict Resolution invites applications for a one-year (10 month) full-time contract appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2014-2015 academic year. The position is renewable contingent upon performance and funding. The Conflict Resolution program is housed in the Department of Government at Georgetown University. The CR program offers an innovative and rigorous curriculum that encompasses the core skills and multi-disciplinary knowledge needed to successfully pursue diverse career opportunities, both in the U.S. and abroad, related to conflict resolution. Qualifications: Candidates should be qualified to teach courses in conflict resolution practice and/or research methodology, in addition to one or more specialized areas such as the intersection of CR and public policy, technology, sports, media, environment or other cross-sectoral approaches. Regional specialization is open and applicants with a domestic focus are encouraged to apply.

Preference is for candidates with a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution or a related field (applicants with a J.D. and relevant academic or policy experience will also be considered), along with teaching experience and a record of publications. Candidates with direct applied experience in the conflict resolution field are preferred.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will maintain a 2/3 teaching load, advise students, supervise students’ internships and theses, assist with program development, and pursue other related activities.

To apply: Applications should include a cover letter (that also includes a list of five potential classes that the candidate could teach for the CR program), C.V., three letters of recommendation, previous teaching evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, and sample publications. Review of applications will begin May 5, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should apply using AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3979.

Application Material Required:

Submit the following items online at this website:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Statement
  • Sample publications
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://government.georgetown.edu/

202-687-5198

Conflict Resolution Search Committee
c/o Mihaela David
Department of Government 
Box 571034, ICC 681 
Georgetown University 
Washington, DC 20057-1034