College of Charleston International Studies (Associate or Full Professor)

College of Charleston
International Studies (Associate or Full Professor)

College of Charleston, the School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs, invites applications for a senior appointment in International Studies at the associate or full professor rank with the possibility of tenure. Candidates must have a PhD in their field and a demonstrated record of distinguished scholarship and teaching and /or government service or policy experience. Field is open, but the successful candidate is expected to make a significant contribution to a new interdisciplinary major that offers area studies and topical courses as well as take the lead in developing outstanding international co-curricular programming and funded research. Regional focus in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America is highly preferred.

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is the 13th oldest college in the United States and the first municipal college. The College offers a distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs that serve approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, copies of graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and course evaluations), a sample of scholarly research, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Douglas Friedman, International Studies Search Committee, School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424 (friedmand@cofc.edu). The College of Charleston is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.