TheDepartment of Political Science at the University of Dayton is seeking avisiting assistant professor in human rights for its multidisciplinary BA in Human Rights Studies. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The position is open as to discipline.

    A PhD or equivalent degree is preferred. A Master’s Degree or ABD-statusis required. The successful applicant should have a clear research and teaching agenda that focuses on critical issues related to human rights in a global context, such as global health, economic and human development, peace and conflict resolution, humanitarian intervention, and/or transitional justice. Those with a comparative or regional focus,especially in the Middle East, Africa, East or Southeast Asia, or LatinAmerica, are encouraged to apply. The department also welcomes applicants working at the intersections of human rights and social justice, religion, gender, social movements, or media. Innovative pedagogies and experience teaching and advising students of diverse backgrounds are pluses.

    Responsibilities will include teaching introductory and upper-level courses in human rights studies. There may be opportunities to develop new courses. The successful applicant also will assist with academic andinternship advising.

    The University and the Department are strongly committed to excellence in teaching and the development of distinctive graduates who embrace theideal of servant-leadership and the University’s call to “Learn, Lead, and Serve.” The Department currently has 12 full-time faculty members. It offers BAs in Human Rights Studies and Political Science and a Masterof Public Administration. The Department is highly supportive of its faculty and students.

    The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded bythe Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio’s largest independent university and one of the nation’s ten largest Catholic universities. It has a current enrollment of approximately 7,000 undergraduates and an additional 4,000 graduate students. Through its approach to integrating learning and living in community, the Universityseeks to be a Catholic leader in higher education.

    Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a sample publication or scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and transcripts at jobs.udayton.edu by January 1, 2011. Three letters of recommendation should be sent by the deadline to Jason Pierce, Chair, Political ScienceDepartment, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-1425. Questions may be directed to Jason Pierce at 937-229-3626 or    [log in to unmask].