Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University is searching
to fill three junior faculty positions.  Please circulate this email to any
individuals who might be interested in applying.

Thank you,
Liz Zechmeister

*Comparative Politics*



The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites
applications from outstanding political scientists with a specialization in
comparative politics for at least one tenure-track appointment as Assistant
Professor. We have a wide range of interests that include expertise in
institutions, political economy, behavior, and/or race/ethnic politics.
Candidates able to assist in graduate training in quantitative methods or
formal theory will be especially attractive. To enhance its growing
scholarly reputation, the Department encourages applications from the best
possible candidates, especially those who can contribute to its focus on
substantively important political issues. The appointment will begin Fall
2013. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. The Committee will review
files as they arrive. To assure full consideration, complete applications
should be received by September 15, 2012, but earlier applications are
welcomed and interviews or campus lectures may be scheduled at any time.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Among the
qualifications required for hire is the Ph.D. in hand or expected by Fall
2013. All applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a teaching statement),
and a writing sample by email to [log in to unmask] Applicants should
also have three letters of reference emailed separately to the same
address. These can be addressed to John G. Geer, Chair.



Vanderbilt is an AA/EO employer. We particularly encourage applications
from minorities and women.



*American Politics*



The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites
applications from outstanding political scientists with a specialization in
American politics for at least one tenure-track appointment as Assistant
Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates who are experts in
political institutions, with research agendas engaging topics including
executive politics, legislatures, regulatory politics, political parties
and interest groups, but we also welcome applications from scholars who are
pursuing research in topics in political behavior and/or race/ethnic
politics. Candidates able to assist in graduate training in quantitative
methods or formal theory will be especially attractive. To enhance its
growing scholarly reputation, the Department encourages applications from
the best possible candidates, especially those who can contribute to its
focus on substantively important political issues. The appointment will
begin Fall 2013. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. The Committee
will review files as they arrive. To assure full consideration, complete
applications should be received by September 15, 2012, but earlier
applications are welcomed and interviews or campus lectures may be
scheduled at any time. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Among the qualifications required for hire is the Ph.D. in hand or
expected by Fall 2013. All applicants should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness
(including a teaching statement), and a writing sample by email to
[log in to unmask] Applicants should also have three letters of
reference mailed separately to the same address. These can be addressed to
John G. Geer, Chair.



Vanderbilt is an AA/EO employer. We particularly encourage applications
from minorities and women.



*Judicial Institutions*



The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites
applications from outstanding political scientists for a tenure track
appointment as Assistant Professor with a specialization in political
institutions, with some connection to the judiciary. Candidates able to
assist in graduate training in quantitative methods or formal theory will
be especially attractive. Candidates will need to be able to teach American
Constitutional law at the undergraduate level. To enhance its growing
scholarly reputation, the Department encourages applications from the best
possible candidates, especially those who can contribute to its focus on
substantively important political issues. The appointment will begin Fall
2013. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. The Committee will  review
files as they arrive. To assure full consideration, complete applications
should be received by September 15, 2012, but earlier applications are
welcomed and interviews or campus lectures may be scheduled at any time.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Among the
qualifications required for hire is the Ph.D. in hand or expected by Fall
2013. All applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a teaching statement), and a
writing sample by email to [log in to unmask] Applicants should also
have three letters of reference mailed separately. These can be addressed
to John G. Geer, Chair.



Vanderbilt is an AA/EO employer. We particularly encourage applications
from minorities and women.



-- 
Elizabeth J. Zechmeister
Associate Professor, Political Science
Associate Director, Latin American Public Opinion Project
Vanderbilt University
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