Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

The Department of Political Science and the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Virginia Tech invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate for this position will be a regular faculty member in the Department of Political Science and a PPE Core Faculty member in the Kellogg Center.

We seek applications from outstanding political scientists and philosophers in the analytic tradition who are, or promise to be, active members of the PPE community. The desired research and teaching specialization for this position is in theory-driven formal research methods (in particular game theory, public choice theory, and/or social choice theory) that focus on U.S. political institutions and practices, particularly those tied to foundational questions in political economy and institutional process in the U.S. The successful candidate must have a promising interdisciplinary research agenda in PPE (demonstrated through dissertation work, publications in leading outlets in PPE, and/or work in progress) that allows research collaborations with PPE Core Faculty.

This position includes research, teaching, and service responsibilities. Teaching responsibilities include regular courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Political Science (especially theory-driven formal research methods courses) and core courses for the PPE degree programs that the Kellogg Center oversees (including introductory, gateway, and capstone courses in PPE). The standard teaching load is four courses per academic year.

In their cover letter, candidates must explain how they meet the qualifications for this position and clarify existing experience in PPE. We value candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment through teaching, research, and/or service. Members of groups historically underrepresented in the professoriate are especially encouraged to apply.

The starting date for this position is August 10, 2022. A Ph.D. in Political Science or PPE-related field is required by the time of appointment. Occasional travel to national conferences is required. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Salary competitive.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Political Science or PPE-related field by appointment start date.
Research specialization in theory-driven formal research methods (in particular game theory, public choice theory, and/or social choice theory) that focus on U.S. political institutions and practices, particularly those tied to foundational questions in political economy and institutional process in the U.S.
Evidence of research excellence and interdisciplinary research agenda in PPE.
Potential for research collaborations with PPE Core Faculty.
Ability to teach PPE core courses (in particular PPE introduction, gateway, and capstone courses).
Evidence of teaching effectiveness to meet the teaching needs (especially theory-driven formal research methods courses) at the B.A. and M.A. levels of the Department of Political Science.
Occasional travel to national conferences is required.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
The successful candidate must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain a Virginia Tech approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at Virginia Tech.

Preferred Qualifications
Active member of the PPE community (evidenced by association with PPE programs and attendance of PPE-related conferences, workshops, etc.).

Appointment Type
Regular

Salary Information
Competitive

Review Date
October 11, 2021

Additional Information
Interested persons must apply at www.jobs.vt.edu, Job No. 517459, where they will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, writing sample, graduate transcript, and teaching dossier. As part of the online application process, applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for at least three confidential letters of recommendation that must be uploaded by the letter writers. Interviews via Zoom. Complete applications received by October 11, 2021, can expect full consideration. All inquiries should be sent to the co-chairs of this search: Timothy W. Luke (twluke@nullvt.edu) and Michael Moehler (moehler@nullvt.edu).

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as documentation of COVID-19 vaccination.

About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Holly Belcher at hollymb2@nullvt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 13, 2021
Applications close: Open until filled