COMPARATIVE POLITICS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a one-year, renewable Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, beginning August 16, 2008. The successful candidate will design and implement a program of research and publication using public opinion data from the Afrobarometer. Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in political science or related field, proven skills with advanced statistics, and excellent written communication in English. Fieldwork experience in Africa is strongly preferred or fluency in French or Portuguese. For a full position description see:

http://www.afrobarometer.org/newsupdates.html

The closing date for applications is February 15, 2008. Please send curriculum vitae , samples of written work, and names and contacts for three referees. Please mail (no e-mails) to Prof. Michael Bratton, Department of Political Science, 323 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1032. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2007. Candidates should have a strong theoretically-guided commitment to research and teaching related to the comparative or international politics of contemporary Islam. This position is one of several positions created to support Islamic Studies at Michigan State University. A successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with campus colleagues to develop and implement this program.

The closing date for applications in October 1, 2006, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Richard C. Hula, Chair, Dept. of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing MI 48824-1032. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPARATIVE POLITICS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2007. Candidates should have a strong theoretically-guided commitment to research and teaching related to the comparative or international politics of contemporary Islam. This position is one of several positions created to support Islamic Studies at Michigan State University. A successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with campus colleagues to develop and implement this program.

The closing date for applications in October 1, 2006, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Richard C. Hula, Chair, Dept. of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing MI 48824‑1032. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

JUDICIAL POLITICS/ PUBLIC LAW

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2007 in Judicial Politics. Candidates must have strong methodological skills and a rigorous theoretical focus. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct externally funded research. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2006 though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to: Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1024. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

AMERICAN POLITICS

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a 9-month academic year tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning August 16, 2007 in American Politics. Candidates should have strong methodological skills and rigorous theoretical focus. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-defined research agenda including a strategy for external funding. The closing date for applications in October 1, 2006, though later applications may be accepted if the search remains open. Please send curriculum vitae, samples of written work, evidence of teaching ability and at least three letters of recommendation to: Professor Richard Hula, Chair, Department of Political Science, 303 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1024. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity institution.

THE GLOBAL URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM

at Michigan State University invites applications for up to three tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning fall, 2007. To meet its education and research missions, the GUSP is seeking faculty who bring particular methodological skills and approaches to the study of the political, spatial, cultural, and economic processes and issues in urban areas across the US and the world and in exploring global processes that impact and unite urban areas. The desired methodological areas are:

A comparative urban agenda is desirable and international interests in NAFTA countries, Eastern Europe, or the Far East are particularly desirable.

The Global Urban Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Social Science supporting and specializing in urban research and offering a PhD specialization in combination with a disciplinary PhD. As the initial faculty hires in this new program, successful applicants will have the opportunity to be part of defining a premier program widely recognized for fostering innovative approaches to education and research on urban and global urban issues. These positions will be tenure track in the disciplinary departments appropriate to the credentials of successful candidates; faculty will meet the tenure and promotion standards of their disciplinary department, with input from the GUSP. More information on the GUSP can be obtained at http://www.gusp.msu.edu or from the program Director, Laura A. Reese at reesela@msu.edu or by calling 517.355.7718.

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, no more than two sample publications, a transcript, and the names and contact information for three references. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and strongly encourages applications from women and persons of color. To apply, contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Igor Vojnovic, 127 Geography Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823. Email: vojnovic@msu.edu Phone 517.355.7718. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.