Job Description

The successful candidate will teach the introductory course in Comparative Politics and additional upper division courses in Comparative Politics suited to their area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses in some combination of democratization, citizenship, immigration, human rights (or human rights law), and emerging technology and contribute to a core curriculum with the theme of  engaged citizenship . Regional area of specialization is open.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in the classroom, during office hours, through mentorship and advising of students, and by supervising undergraduate research projects within a liberal arts institution. They will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside of the Department of Political Science.

The Political Science department at Concordia College is comprised of 4 faculty and serves over 70 majors and minors. We are a collegial and dynamic group of people who provide a positive, supportive work atmosphere. The typical class size of our courses is 15-25 students. Faculty development opportunities are available, including funds that allow for conference presentations. On-campus workshops and research presentations are also offered regularly throughout the year. Internal grant funding is available for summer research with undergraduate students. Collaborative work with colleagues within and outside of the department is encouraged and supported.

Information about the Political Science department can be found at: .

Concordia College is a private four-year liberal arts college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates located in Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND), a growing metropolitan area of 250,000 that is known for quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country. Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a commitment to excellence through diversity (). A more thorough description of Concordia College can be found at  .

To apply, send a cover letter that describes your teaching, research, and service, and how your work would contribute to the development of an equitable and inclusive community in the department and at the college. Additionally, please include a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement focused on current scholarship and plans for future research, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to supply additional materials at a later date. “Please submit application materials through the Concordia College Human Resources portal at  . Direct any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Leila Zakhirova at  lzakhiro@cord.edu .”

Applications received by  October 20, 2024will receive the committee’s full consideration.

EEO/AA Statement:

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Political Science (ABDs will be considered)

· Primary specialization in the subfield of Comparative Politics

· Ability to teach the introductory course in Comparative Politics

· Ability to teach courses related to some combination of democratization, citizenship, immigration, human rights (or human rights law), and emerging technology

· Ability to teach courses focused on the candidate’s geographic area of specialization

· Demonstrated interest in supporting the college’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals through course content and other activities

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

· Interest in contributing to interdisciplinary programs (e.g. Global Studies, Pre-Law)

· Interest in conducting research with undergraduate students

About Concordia College

Concordia's Mission: The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life. Concordia is a global liberal arts college rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition. We are an open and respectful community that nurtures students in their quest for authentic identity and life purpose. Concordia welcomes students from all spiritual and cultural backgrounds and seeks to prepare them for the great work of life. At Concordia, we seek to educate students in every aspect of their lives. Concordia's mission highlights our commitment to the Lutheran academic tradition, including discerning vocation and cultivating lives of meaning and purpose in service to the neighbor, seeking truth and asking hard questions with nothing off limits for inquiry and critique, encouraging students to explore their passionate convictions through civil discourse, recognizing that the complexities of life demand more than either/or thinking and simple answers, nurturing relationships, building community, and seeking mutual understanding in the pursuit of learning as a model for responsible engagement ... in the world, and offering a distinct approach to learning by discussing faith and reason and linking the liberal arts, professional studies, and civic engagement. Rooted in our Lutheran identity, we respond to the generosity of God by reaching out to our neighbor with faith rooted in love. By cultivating a community that is open to all, we seek to build peace through understanding and serve the world together.

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