Job Posting: Assistant or Associate Professor of Ethics and International Affairs at The Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University

The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University invites applications for a tenure track appointment to begin as early as Fall 2019. 

AOS: Ethics and International Affairs 
AOC: Ethics and International Affairs 

Description: The successful applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on ethics and international affairs, including discussions of practical events and ethical challenges as they unfold in a broad range of substantive areas of international affairs; conduct research, produce scholarship and policy analysis in ethics and international affairs; and engage with the broader academic and policy communities. This appointment is at the assistant or associate professor level and will be affiliated with the Elliott School’s Leadership, Ethics and Practice initiative. The successful candidate will also have an appointment either in the Political Science or Philosophy Department.  Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in philosophy or political science (or a relevant disciplinary or interdisciplinary field) at time of appointment. Applicants should have a promising research agenda as demonstrated by publications, presentations or works in progress; promise of excellence in teaching as demonstrated by student evaluations, peer reviews, or supervisor’s comments; and an interest in policy issues demonstrated by a teaching and research statement, publications or presentations that will support the mission of the Leadership, Ethics and Practice initiative and the Elliott School.

Application procedure: To apply, please complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/57049, upload a cover letter that explains how your qualifications and experiences satisfy the basic qualifications for this position, a CV, sample publication (if available), teaching evaluations or assessments (if available), and course syllabi (to be included in the ‘Other Documents’ section, if available). In addition, please send at least three letters of recommendation to esiafac@gwu.edu or Faculty Affairs, 1957 E Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin November 26, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered.
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The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.