Professor of Political Science & MLK Institute Director
Company: Ncobps
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE
The Department of Political Science at Stanford University seeks an
outstanding senior scholar for a tenured professorship (associate
or full) with expertise in race and racial justice in the U.S.,
civil rights, social movements, and/or African American politics.
This scholar also will serve as the Faculty Director of The Martin
Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute for a renewable
five-year term.
The successful applicant will be expected to play a meaningful role
in a department committed to dynamic teaching and to maintain a
vibrant and productive scholarly research agenda. This scholar will
provide intellectual, strategic, and visionary leadership for the
Institute. We welcome applications from scholars who are pursuing a
wide range of projects that represent the broad diversity of the
field of modern African American politics and racial justice. The
position will be entirely located in the Political Science
Department. The scholar will split time between teaching and
research (50%) and directing the Institute (50%). If the
directorship is not renewed after five years, the scholar's
teaching and research obligations will be to the Political Science
Department at 100%.
The university views filling this position as an important
opportunity to raise the profile of studies relating to race and
racial justice on Stanford's campus. The successful candidate
should bring a dynamic vision and leadership ability to
Stanford.
Recognizing the crucial benefits that diversity contributes to our
intellectual vitality, the university has embarked on significant
initiatives to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum.
We encourage applications from dedicated scholars eager to
contribute to this mission.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2020, but
applications may be considered after that date. Application
materials must be submitted on-line via
Please submit a statement of interest that includes a description
of academic background and teaching experience, curriculum vitae,
and research statement of no more than three pages.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring
additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and
clinical missions.
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