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2 Positions for Assistant Professors in Political Science : Quantitative Methods and Comparative Politics, American University in Cairo (Egypte)&#160;About The American University in Cairo:Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University’s pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs.  AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.Job Description:The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Quantitative Methods and Comparative Politics at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2014.  Applicants should have some teaching experience in quantitative methods as well as a substantive interest in comparative politics.    Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses at the BA and MA level within the Department of Political Science. Candidates who can also teach intermediate level courses in quantitative methods and apply them to studies of surveys and elections in the Arab region are particularly encouraged to apply. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching and an interest in living and working in the Middle East. The American University in Cairo is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body.Requirements:PhD is required at time of appointment.  Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication. Teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include undergraduate as well as graduate teaching, an active program of research and publications, and service to the Department and the University.Additional Information:Priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2013. Position is open until filled.Application Instructions:All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF); e) a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress. f) Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to hussref@aucegypt.edu;  Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required).For more information, e-mail  Dr. Clement Henry, Chair, (chenry@aucegypt.edu;chenry@austin.utexas.edu), Ms. Gehan Wissa, Assistant to the Chair, (gehanwm@aucegypt.edu ) or visit the department’s website athttp://www.aucegypt.edu/huss/pols/pages/default.aspxURL:  www.aucegypt.edu/offices/HR/EmpOpp/Pages/default.aspx