Government and International Affairs Program School of Public and International Affairs College of Architecture and Urban Studies Virginia Tech - National Capital Region Alexandria Campus Globalization and Governance
Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) invite applications for the position of Associate or Assistant Professor in the Government and International Affairs (GIA) program based in Alexandria, Virginia, beginning Fall 2008. An earlier start is possible subject to negotiation and administrative approval.
Area of Specialization: The area of specific specialization is open but should compliment existing strengths within SPIA and GIA. We are interested in candidates who have broad international experience and take a comparative approach toward the systemic challenges created by the intersecting dynamics of globalization, geopolitical change, and governance. We welcome candidates whose research at international or global levels of analysis has contemporary relevance for the theorization and practice of government and international affairs. Having a particular regional focus will not hinder an application but candidates should be open to working with students who have broad and diverse interests. A Ph.D. in Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, or related discipline is required. Appointment at a senior level requires the demonstration of a record of scholarly achievement.
Institutional and Geographic Setting: Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is based in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS). SPIA operates across a series of campus sites, the most important of which is the main campus in Blacksburg, and the National Capital Region, where Virginia Tech has facilities in multiple locations in the region. SPIA also includes the programs of the Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) as well as those of Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP). The advertised position is for a faculty member working in Alexandria who can function well in a multidisciplinary setting in a program environment serving working professional graduate students from the Washington DC metropolitan region as well as full-time students. The GIA program offers a Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) and a Ph D in Planning Globalization and Governance (PG&G).
Applications and supporting documents (except reference letters) must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu (paper documents cannot be accepted), reference posting #070319. Complete applications must include: 1) a full curriculum vitae, 2) three letters of reference, 3) samples of written work (use “other doc” field in on-line application system), and 4) teaching evaluations, if available. Applicants must also submit a cover letter that addresses how they position their work in relation to government and international affairs, a statement about their current and future research agendas, and an overview of their teaching experience in this area to demonstrate their potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Applicants should arrange for references to send letters to: Dr. Joel Peters, Chair, GIA-NCR Search Committee, c/o Ms. Krystal Wright, SPIA, 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; Phone: (540) 231-2291 or send them electronically to Krystal Wright (krystal@vt.edu), Faculty Search Assistant, SPIA. Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Krystal Wright.
Application review will begin April 25, 2007; the search will remain open until the position is filled. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the Chair of the Search Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1120.
For more information on GIA and SPIA see http://www.gia.vt.edu and http://www.spia.vt.edu
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