The Instituto de Ciencia Política of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile invites applications for multiple positions in Comparative Politics, Public Policy and International Relations.  Regional concentrations and specializations in Chilean political institutions and public policy are welcome.  These are new positions in a growing department.  Applicants who hold a PhD in Political Science (or its equivalent) will have preference, but ABDs will be considered.  Candidates should be available in March 2009.

Teaching obligations involve three courses per year.  Fluency in Spanish for teaching purposes is highly valued, but candidates who express the willingness to perfect basic proficiency also may apply.  Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality research and publication.
The Instituto de Ciencia Política offers undergraduate, M.A. and PhD programs.  It is the oldest department of Political Science in the country and is highly regarded in Latin America.

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is one of the most prestigious higher education and research institutions in the region.  It is located in the capital, Santiago, and seeks to consolidate itself as a University dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence at an international level.  It consistently admits a large proportion of the best Chilean students to its undergraduate and graduate programs, and receives hundreds of exchange students, as well as numerous visiting professors from all over the world every year. 

The Instituto is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and thus strongly encourages women and minority applicants.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and teaching potential (e.g., teaching evaluations and a writing sample), graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation by September 16th, 2008.

Tomás Chuaqui
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Instituto de Ciencia Política
Vicuña Mackenna 4860
Macul
Santiago
Chile
Phone: (562) 3547815;  Fax: (562) 3547813
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