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The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Global Studies. In addition, it houses the interdisciplinary Global Studies graduate program.

The Global Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching one or more of the following courses:
* World History: a survey course in modern world history;
* Special topics in Global Studies, such as humanities-related issues;
* Regional courses (example, Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin America, etc.) that address global themes;
* Interdisciplinary approaches to global studies;
* Peace and Conflict Studies;
* Development Studies;
* Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses;
* Theories of Peace and Conflict Studies
* Contemporary Theories of Peace and Security;
* Special topics in Peace & Conflict Resolution - including expertise in one of the following special topics:
--- Mass Genocide, Cultural Repatriation through the Lens of Truth and Justice;
--- Big Data and Global Security

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.

Department: https://issp.berkeley.edu/

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

By position start date: PhD (or equivalent international degree).

PhD in the fields of peace and conflict studies, history, political science, economics, sociology, geography or related fields. Academic experience with Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Studies, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research or regional studies.

A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference letters may be requested of finalists.

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Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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