University of Washington Job Announcement

Pauline Shafer (pali@U.WASHINGTON.EDU)
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 14:34:47 -0700

The Department of Political Science at the University of Washington is
seeking candidates for two new Assistant Professor positions in American
Politics. One position is committed to the study of national political
institutions and policy processes (Congress, presidency, parties,
bureaucratic politics, courts). The second position is identified for a
specialist in American national policy processes with emphasis on one or
more of the following: macroeconomic policy, regulatory processes, social
welfare, health or taxation. Candidates will be expected to conduct
skilled theoretical and empirical research and to teach proficiently at
the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should have the Ph.D.
prior to the starting date of appointment or be ABD. Candidates who fit
both descriptions need submit only one application. The deadline for
receipt of applications is November 1, 1996. The University of
Washington is building a multicultural faculty and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates; the institution is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. To apply, applicants must
submit a letter of intent, current C.V., samples of writing including a
dissertation abstract, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three
letters of recommendation to:

Bryon Jones
American Politics Search Committee Chair
Department of Political Science
101 Gowen Hall
Box 353530
University of Washington
Seattle, WA. 98195-3530