The George Mason University, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (S-CAR) invites applications for a tenure-track position [without term] as Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution. The position begins August 1, 2014.

S-CAR is committed to the development of theory, research, and practice that interrupt cycles of violence. As an innovative academic resource worldwide, S-CAR developed the world’s first M.S. program in conflict resolution in 1983 and the first Ph.D. program in 1988. S-CAR is a Commonwealth Center for Excellence, recognized for its leadership in the field and its world-renowned faculty. For more information about the school, go to: http://scar.gmu.edu/.

Qualifications: 
We invite applicants who have completed their Ph.D. degree, or who will have defended their dissertation by August 1, 2014. The area of specialization for this position is conflict resolution practice for conflicts in the United States. Within this specialization, we are especially interested in candidates whose practice focuses on one or more of the following: social, political and economic conflicts; community relations; community organizing; civil and political rights; and/or grass roots conflict resolution.

Responsibilities: 
The responsibilities for this position include teaching two courses per semester (including undergraduate instruction), participating in curricular development, and contributing to the school’s intellectual life.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5903z at http://jobs.gmu.edu by January 15, 2014; complete and submit the online application; and upload a statement of interest (upload category: cover letter), a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (LORs), and between one and three writing samples (additional writing samples to be uploaded to the Other Doc categories). If LORs are not available at the time of application, upload a blank MS Word document with text stating that the LORs will be e-mailed to Human Resources at jobs@gmu.edu. The applicant system will not let the application proceed without the required document uploads. 

The search will remain open until January 15, 2014. For additional information, please contact Jacquie Greiff at jgreiff@gmu.edu. 

George Mason University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity in its employment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 33,000, with students studying in over 198 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.

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