Saint Anselm College
Director, NH Political Research, Center for the Study of NH Politics and Civic Life (Marketing)
The New Hampshire Institute of Politics was founded on the premise that an educated citizenry is vital for a healthy democracy. Since its doors opened in 2001, the Institute has provided a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate on all aspects of the American political process. Its mission is to educate, engage and empower citizens to participate in the civic and political life of their local, national and global communities.
The inaugural Director will oversee the newly grant-funded Center for the Study of New Hampshire Politics and Civic Life. The purpose of the Center is to facilitate a greater understanding of New Hampshire in the larger context of comparative state and local politics through research, discussion and debate, and publications.
The Director of the Study of New Hampshire Politics and Civic life will further the Institute's mission to increase research on New Hampshire political life. Critically, they will 1) be responsible for the design, development, and oversight of research, associated programs, and grant activity 2) coordinate all publications relevant to the Center, with special emphasis given to the application to civic life 3) seek and identify further opportunities to educate, engage, and empower citizens, 3) supervise students as research assistants to explore questions of contemporary significance, and 4) collaborate with Saint Anselm Faculty and NHIOP executive director on research and programing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Direct supervision of several student research assistants.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Executive Director, NHIOP.
Required:
Master's degree in public administration, politics, political science or other appropriate discipline, plus five years of relevant experience. An advanced degree (Ph.D.) is strongly preferred along with knowledge of and exposure to the federal/state legislative decision-making.
This position will remain open until filled. The application review process will commence after Friday, February 15, 2019.
Successful candidates will be able to assist the College to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.