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The Department of Politics and International Relations, in the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs at Florida International University in Miami, FL, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) position in American Politics and Political Theory, with a focus on online teaching and learning. Ability to teach online courses in American Politics and Political Theory (especially the introductory courses in these fields) is a must. A successful candidate will have significant experience with, and demonstrated effectiveness in, fully online teaching modalities. This faculty member will support online teaching in PIR and will assist the Director of Online Learning in this role. A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related discipline is required. The anticipated starting date is August 13, 2024.

), is home to more than 1,700 undergraduate majors, almost 100 graduate students, and 38 faculty (). The university and the department value the diversity and inclusivity of our campus community and the curriculum. Faculty enjoy opportunities to work with colleagues in FIU's centers and institutes: the African and African Diaspora Studies program, the Center for the Administration of Justice, the Center for Women's and Gender Studies, the Cuban Research Institute, the Global Energy Security Forum, the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Studies, the Jewish Studies Program, the Latin American and Caribbean Center, the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet European Studies Program, the Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies, and more.

In September 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (Green School) received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 40 schools of international affairs in the world. The SIPA is among 25 in the US with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only in the State of Florida.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 531925 at and include the following as part of their application: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a statement of research interests, (4) a recent writing sample, (5) a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests, and (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Politics and International Relations at .

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