Lehrman American Studies Center

The Department of Politics of Lake Forest College is seeking applications for a two-year, post-doctoral Fellow in U.S. founding principles and history, to begin in Fall semester, 2010. Topics of interest include: American Political Thought, Foundations of the American Republic, Roots of American Democracy, Creation of the American Constitution, the Founders and their Ideas, American Institutions and their Origins, and American Citizenship. The Fellow will also be expected to help cover, as appropriate, one or more of the department’s regular offerings in American political institutions. The position will involve half-time teaching (three course per year) and half-time research. Salary is competitive.

The Department of Politics has six full-time faculty members and services a popular major. The department also offers many of the courses taken by students majoring in International Relations, an interdisciplinary program. Located in a Chicago suburb near the Lake Michigan shore, Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college with about 1,400 students from approximately 46 states and 68 countries. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and members of other historically underrepresented groups. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member's teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. Active engagement in peer-reviewed research is also expected, and service to the college is valued by the community.

Applicants should have received their Ph.D. since January 1, 2006. Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2009. Some teaching experience is expected. Please send curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching quality, and a writing sample from the dissertation to:

 

W. Rand Smith
Chair, Department of Politics – E10
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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