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Political Science Department

November 25, 2009

Announcements

2008 Announcements

Title: Political Science Professor, Hannah Britton, awarded prestigious Kemper Fellowship
Date: 09/05/2008
Text: On August 27, Prof. Hannah Britton was awarded the prestigious Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, in recognition of outstanding teaching and advising. The award was delivered by the University "surprise patrol". Hannah Britton has been a sought after professor and advisor since she arrived at KU in 2005. She holds joint appointments in the departments of Political Science and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Read the full press release here.

Title: Middle East Faculty Position
Date: 09/02/2008
Text: The Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Middle East Politics beginning August 18, 2009, January 1, 2010, or negotiable. Specific research interests are open, and could include political behavior within or between one or more Middle Eastern or North African states. Candidates are expected to have done significant fieldwork in the region, as well as have language and methodological training appropriate to the focus of their research. The University is designated a Title VI National Resource Center in African Studies. Salary is competitive with those at other research universities. Applicants must have a Ph.D., ABD, or terminal degree in Political Science or a related discipline by start date of appointment. Ph.D. is required within 12 months of the appointment start date; for full position description, see: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment. A letter of interest (including explanations of academic training and current research agenda), vitae, graduate transcripts, selected publications/papers, teaching portfolio (with evaluations, or summaries), and three letters of reference should be sent to: Professor Erik Herron, Department of Political Science, University of Kansas, 1541 Lilac Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044. (785) 864-9027. Initial review of applications begins October 22, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Any employment with the University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. EO/AA Employer.

Title: Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professorship
Date: 05/20/2008
Text: Robert Rohrschneider, an internationally renowned scholar with special expertise in the European Union, has been appointed the first Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor in Public Opinion and Survey Research at the University of Kansas. The distinguished professorship was established through a gift of $2 million to KU Endowment by top British political commentator and survey research pioneer Sir Robert Worcester. Read the full press release here.



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