Adjunct position for Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies

The section to be covered during the spring semester will run Monday evenings from 6:10-9:00 pm. Courses begin the last week in January 2014.

Candidates should have at least an MA in Peace and Justice Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, International Studies or a related field; PhD preferred. Candidates will also be considered commensurate with professional experience. The successful candidate must have teaching experience at the college level.

Students respond particularly well to instructors who are able to bring their own experiences working for peace and justice both domestically and internationally into the classroom. Ability to incorporate critical discussion of current events and facilitation of active, engaged debates and discussions are valued by the students who concentrate on Peace and Justice Studies.

Peace and Justice Studies is a new minor on the New York City campus of Pace University and has quickly become an integral part of the Political Science department. This is the only required course in the minor and covers a wide range of topics related to peace and justice. There is an existing syllabus but candidates are welcome to propose their own.

Adjunct position teaching a course on mediation, facilitation and negotiation

The course is entitled “Working Through Conflict: mediation, facilitation and negotiation”. The section to be covered during the spring semester will run Thursday evenings from 6:10-9:00 pm. Classes begin the last week in January 2014.

Candidates should have at least an MA in Peace and Justice Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, International Studies or a related field; PhD preferred. Candidates will also be considered commensurate with professional experience. The successful candidate must have teaching experience at the college level.

Professional experience working as a mediator, facilitator or negotiator and willingness to share these experiences with the students is a pre-requisite for the instructor of this course. The course will draw heavily on skill-building role playing activities which will be developed by the instructor. There is an existing syllabus for this course but candidates are welcome to propose their own.

Founded in 1906, Pace University is a private comprehensive university that offers more than 300 majors and 3,000 courses within six undergraduate and graduate colleges/schools. Its diverse student population is comprised of 9,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students.

How to Apply

For consideration, send a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and e-mail addresses of two or more references by December 1 to: Dr. Emily Welty, Director, Peace and Justice Studies, 1102 Park Row, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, or by email ewelty@pace.edu.  Please specify which of the two courses you are applying to teach in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2013. Candidates should be available for an in-person interview conducted by faculty and students during the first two weeks of December and a decision will be made by December 15.

For more information, visit our web site at: www.pace.edu and then go to the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.

Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.