Concordia College invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in the Department of Political Science, with a specialization in Comparative Politics. Qualified applicants will possess excellent teaching skills and an active research agenda. Normal course load is three courses (equivalent to 12 semester hours) per semester. 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: https://www.concordiacollege.edu/academics/programs-of-study/political-science/. 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 (https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/president/concordia-leads/excellence-through-diversity/). A more thorough description of Concordia College can be found at https://www.concordiacollege.edu/. 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. Direct your materials to the search committee chair, Dr. Leila Zakhirova at lzakhiro@cord.edu. Applications received by October 20, 2024 will 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.