Assistant Professor of Irish Policy

Location: Notre Dame, IN 

Deadline: Oct 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

Description:

The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Irish policy studies, broadly defined. This position will be based in the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies (https://irishstudies.nd.edu/). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, security studies, contemporary politics, social and economic development, peace and reconciliation. Particular preference will be given to candidates whose research agenda or expertise can support, augment, or extend the work of the Keough-Naughton Institute/Royal Irish Academy project https://www.ria.ie/arins (ARINS). 

In addition to holding a doctoral degree, competitive candidates for this tenure track position will demonstrate evidence of strong scholarship and teaching. The search is open with respect to discipline and may include political science, economics, peace studies, history, development studies, sociology, or related fields that touch on public policy. 

The successful candidate is expected to contribute across all dimensions of research, teaching, and service, and to participate fully in the academic life of the Keough School, the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, and the Clingen Family Center for the Study of Modern Ireland. Responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring students at all levels. The assistant professorship will be based in the Keough School (https://keough.nd.edu/), which advances integral human development through research, policy and practice, transformative educational programs, and partnerships for global engagement. It promotes interdisciplinary research on critical issues in global affairs. 

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This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597. 

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). 

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