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CNR-001 – Assistant Professor – Conflict Resolution Program - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Fixed-Term

 

Portland State University is located in downtown Portland, Oregon 's most diverse community. We are a doctoral granting public institution enrolling almost 25,000 students with about 23 percent ethnic minorities. Portland State University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. This commitment is reflected in the Conflict Resolution Program which affirms the value of cultural diversity.

 

The Graduate Conflict Resolution Program has a two-year, fixed-term opening beginning September 2008. PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with its President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. We particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply. The person who is hired for this fixed-term position may be encouraged to apply for a tenure-line position, should it become authorized.

 

Responsibilities

In addition to teaching nine graduate classes during the academic year, the position requires serving on graduate student thesis committees; supervising projects and practicums; publishing scholarly research; and contributing to the development of the program, the university, and the conflict resolution profession.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

We seek candidates with research and teaching interests related to multiculturalism, ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination, and who can teach classes in Research Methodology as well as some conflict resolution classes in such areas as: Environment, Public Policy, Sustainability, Feminism, Religion and Interfaith, Human Rights, International Economy, Information Technology, and Analysis of Conflict.

 

To Apply

We request a letter of application which includes the candidate's experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and teaching/research interests and strengths. Also required are current curriculum vitae, with email, mailing address, and phone contact information; a sample of recent scholarly writing; and three letters of professional reference.

 

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Review of applications begins immediately. The position remains open until finalists are identified.

Compensation

Salary range is $39,384-45,000, depending on qualifications and experience.  PSU offers an excellent benefits package which includes fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement package; and reduced tuition rates for the employee, spouse or one dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

 

To learn more about the conflict resolution program see: www.conflictresolution.pdx.edu

 

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.