Open Rank Faculty Position Department of Political Science, Central
European University
Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive
university specializing primarily in the social sciences. It is located
in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. CEUâ??s
mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research,
and civic engagement, in order to contribute to the development of open
societies in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and
other emerging democracies throughout the world. CEU offers both
Masterâ??s and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1500 students
from nearly 100 countries. The teaching staff consists of more than 140
resident faculty, from over 40 countries, and a large number of
prominent visiting scholars from around the world. The language of
instruction is English.
Duties and responsibilities:
Teaching postgraduate courses in Political Science, including courses
on qualitative methodology, and supervising MA and PhD theses. The
yearly teaching load is 12 credits (1 credit equals 12 classroom hours).
The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active
research agenda and regularly publish in major political science
journals.
Qualifications:
* PhD in political science or in a related discipline. Excellent
potential for research and teaching.
* Background in social theory and ability to supervise theses using
discourse analysis are notable advantages. Next to familiarity with
methodology, a substantive research agenda is required. Interest in
topics such as political identities, social movements or media politics
are particularly welcome.
Compensation:
Commensurates with experience. However, we offer a competitive salary,
as well as a dynamic and international academic environment.
How to Apply:
Applicants need to submit:
* CV, A list of publications,A sample publication, A short
statement about the applicantâ??s research plans, The names and
addresses of at least three referees,
* Two syllabi: one on qualitative methods (including discourse
analysis), and one on a topic of choice.
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Please send your complete application to (positions /at/ ceu.hu) including job
code in subject line: 2009/015.
Application Deadline: 30 November 2009.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer
Kate Coyer, PhD
Director
Center for Media and Communication Studies
Central European University, Budapest
http://www.cmcs.ceu.hu/
