Last Date: January 31, 2024.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at the University of Montana is pleased to invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate during the 2024-2025 academic year. The Center was founded by an Act of Congress in 1983 to carry forward Senator Mike Mansfield’s legacy of integrity and commitment to American democracy.
As part of this work, the Mansfield Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to undertake independent scholarly research, teach one upper-level undergraduate course in the Political Science Department each semester, and participate in the intellectual life of the Center and the University.
Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching with intellectual and scholarly interests that focus on American political institutions, American political thought, or an area directly linked to democracy in America.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details:
- Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, ten (10) month Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
- Salary for this position is $58,000-$62,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for research and teaching related to American political institutions, American political thought, or an area directly linked to democracy in America.
- Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for effective teaching.
- Ability to work collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external constituencies.
About UM and The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center:
The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
Founded by an Act of Congress in 1983, the Mansfield Center fosters globally minded leaders of integrity in support of democracy and international engagement. We honor Senator Mansfield’s legacy of patriotic statesmanship to bridge divides from a variety of perspectives, unified by our commitment to democracy. Our work emphasizes civil exchanges of ideas from a diverse range of viewpoints, the importance of democratic institutions, and role that ethical values play in public life. Our staff is advised by a bipartisan Board of Advisors and supported by citizens nationwide representing government, business, non-profit, education, service and youth sectors.
The Mansfield Center is committed to creating an environment that encourages, enriches and respects the multidimensional aspects of diversity. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, differences based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation or background, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, economic class or status, points of view, or disabilities. The Mansfield Center is committed to recruiting and retaining a team capable of creating a safe, vibrant, diverse, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.
How to Apply:
Priority Application Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking “New Resume/CV” button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) professional references– Names and contact information
- Research and Teaching Statement
- Writing sample
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts– official transcripts due upon hire
