Hello Polmeth,
I'm delighted to share that UMKC is hiring for the Norman Royall Endowed Professor or Associate Professor position in the field of political communications, and quantitative methods, data science or data analytics. We welcome political communication scholarship, understood broadly, from any subfield perspective. This position seeks to recognize and reward excellence in research, with a particular emphasis in quantitative data analysis and/or data science and a record of extramural research funding.
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I have linked to the official description of the job, which can also be found on APSAjobs. If you have a question about the position, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or the search chair, Beth Vonnahme, at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/KCITY/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=8&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=8&JobOpeningId=48454&PostingSeq=1
Job Description
The UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for the Norman Royall Endowed Professor or Associate Professor with expertise in political communication and quantitative methods, data science, or data analytics research. This is a full-time appointment with rank commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in the research and teaching mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences including securing extramural research funding, working collaboratively with counterparts in data science and analytics across campus, and teaching courses related to political communication and data science in the Political Science, Communication, and Journalism programs.
In support of our goals to be a workplace of choice and a national leader in research and scholarship, UMKC strives to assure that all individuals appointed to endowed chairs and professorships are outstanding leaders in scholarship, teaching, and service. Applicants for this endowed position are encouraged to review UMKC's Guidelines for Evaluation of Endowed Chairs and Professors at the following link: https://info.umkc.edu/academichiring/endowed-chairs-professorships/.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science or Communication Studies or a closely related field.
A full-time ranked faculty appointment at the associate or full professor rank.
Full Time/Part Time
Professor or Associate Professor - Tenure-Eligible. This is a full-time 9-month, ranked, benefit-eligible faculty position. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The start date is August 2024.
Application Deadline
Applications accepted until position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt, with priority consideration for those received by October 15, 2023.
Application Instructions
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs<http://www.umkc.edu/jobs>, click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 48454.
Please combine all application materials (curriculum vitae, letter of application addressing your research interests and teaching philosophy, and a list of three academic and/or professional references with current full contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
* If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
* For questions about the position, please contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> including the Job Identification number 48454 and name of the position.
* Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.
Debra Leiter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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