[Air-L] Position: Theories of Globalization and Governance

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

sorry for crossposting, distribute as you wish --jh

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS/
GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM
and ASPECT (Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural  
Thought)
VIRGINIA TECH

Theories of Globalization and Governance

The Program on Government and International Affairs in the School of  
Public and International Affairs (http://www.spia.vt.edu) invites  
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant  
Professor, focused on the theories and processes of globalization.  
Candidates should have strong, broad training in social, political,  
or cultural theory, and be able to work within an interdisciplinary  
setting with other colleagues in the School of Public and  
International Affairs as well as a new cross-college ASPECT doctoral  
program,  focusing the application of social, political, ethical, and  
cultural theory to contemporary political challenges, cultural  
conflicts, social problems, and civil societies in both the U.S.A.  
and abroad (http://www.aspect.vt.edu).  In particular, we would be  
interested in individuals who enjoy interdisciplinary collaborative  
team teaching and research.  We are seeking colleagues who take a  
comparative approach to broad systemic challenges posed to governance  
by globalization, including cultural conflict, economic development,  
institutional democratization, social change, or rapid urbanization.  
A Ph.D. in sociology, political science, human geography, cultural  
studies, international affairs or related field is required for  
appointment as an Assistant Professor.
Application materials (excluding reference letters) must be submitted  
online at www.jobs.vt.edu, reference posting # 071001 (paper  
documents cannot be accepted).  Applicants should submit a full c.v.,  
official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, samples of  
written work, teaching evaluations, and their research agenda to  
demonstrate their potential for excellence in research, teaching, and  
service.  Application review will begin October 24, 2007.

Applicants should arrange for references to send letters to Krystal  
Wright, SPIA, 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech,  
Blacksburg, VA: Phone 540.231.2291, 24061, e-mail, krystal at vt.edu.  
Questions concerning the electronic application process should also  
be directed to Ms. Wright.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to the Co-Chairs  
of the Search Committee, Dr. Timothy W. Luke, University  
Distinguished Professor and Program Chair, Government and  
International Affairs: Phone 540.231.6633 or 540.231.6572, e-mail,  
twluke at vt.edu, and/or Dr. Wolfgang Natter, Program Chair, Alliance  
for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought: Phone  
540.231.5342 or 540.231.2839, e-mail, wnatter at vt.edu.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad  
spectrum of candidates, including women, veterans, minorities and  
people with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities desiring  
accommodations in the application process should notify the Co-Chairs  
of the Search Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service,  
1-800-828-1129.

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Timothy W. Luke
University Distinguished Professor
Department of Political Science
539 Major Williams Hall
VPI&SU
Blacksburg, VA 2406l
voice: 540.23l.6633/6571
fax: 540.231.6078
e-mail: TWLUKE at vt.edu
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