Latin American Politics

The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for two positions, rank open, in Comparative Politics with a specialization in Latin American politics. Junior candidates must show promise of excellence in research and teaching. Senior candidates should have high visibility in the field, a significant research record, and a strong commitment to teaching.

The successful applicant/s will join a community of Latin Americanists across the College of Arts and Letters and will enjoy the resources of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. We seek applicants who are interested in being active and productive colleagues among a strong cohort of faculty with diverse substantive and methodological orientations. The Department particularly seeks applications from minorities, women, and those who are attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Junior applicants should send a CV and letter of interest, writing sample(s), three letters of recommendations, and teaching evaluations to: Chair, Comparative Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, 217 O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Senior applicants should send a letter of interest and CV to the same address. Review of applications will begin by September 25, 2008, and continue until the positions are filled.