Political geographer position opening up at Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) - the ad is pasted in below. > From Professor Henri J. Barkey, Department Chair >International Relations, Lehigh University > >Dear Professor Morin, > >I am writing on behalf of the Department of International Relations at >Lehigh University. We have been authorized by the University to search >for a Political Geographer or Demographer interested in International >Relations. Though a small 7 member department, we are distinct from >traditional Political Science Departments (there is a separate one here at >Lehigh). We are a research intensive undergraduate department which is >increasingly interested in multidisciplinary work. > >We would very much appreciate if you could circulate the ad for the >position we have attached to this e-mail and encourage any students who >might be interested to apply. > >I thank you in advance for your help and consideration. > >Sincerely yours, > >Henri J. Barkey, Department Chair >International Relations Department >Lehigh University >Maginnes Hall >9 West Packer Avenue >Bethlehem, PA. 18015-3077 >Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] LEHIGH UNIVERSITY International Relations/ Political Geography/Demography The Department of International Relations invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting with the Fall 2005 semester. We are looking for a scholar with expertise in political geography or demography and a strong interest in international relations. The geographical area of specialization and approach are open. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to excellence in research and in teaching. The appointee will teach two courses per semester. Salary and benefits are competitive, and research support for junior faculty is excellent. Application materials should include a cover letter detailing current research interests, curriculum vitae, a writing sample of chapter or article length, letters of recommendation, and (for candidates with less than 3 years' experience beyond the Ph.D.) a graduate transcript. Send these materials to Chair, Search Committee, Department of International Relations, Lehigh University, 9 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem PA 18015. The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2005. Lehigh is an EO/AA employer and especially encourages applications from women and minorities. Review of applications will commence on October 31, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Department of International Relations at Lehigh, see <http://www.lehigh.edu/~ininr/ininr.html>http://www.lehigh.edu/~ininr/ininr.html. Karen M. Morin Dept. Geography Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837 USA 570-577-1793