Professor, Comparative Politics (one semester, fixed-term)

Position description

The Department of Politics at The New School seeks applicants for a one-semester professorship in comparative politics. The Professor will offer two courses during the spring 2025 semester (which runs January 21-May 14, 2025). While research and teaching can cover any themes or regions, the department prefers applicants with a demonstrated record of university teaching experience. 

The Department of Politics specializes in critical, historical, grounded, and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of politics. Faculty and students bring the leading edge of scholarly debate and analysis into conversation with pressing issues of our time. We engage in political and intellectual life at the university, in New York City, and as a part of extensive global research networks. The Department offers Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and PhD degrees. 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The term Professor will be expected to teach two courses (likely one graduate seminar and one undergraduate seminar) in spring 2025. In addition to holding regular office hours, the Faculty will be expected to take part in the curricular and intellectual life of the department, by giving one research presentation, sitting on a field examination committee, and attending department events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selection among eligible candidates will be based on:

• A PhD in Political Science or cognate discipline or program
• Evidence of progress toward research publications
• Evidence of instructional experience (teaching assistant, instructor)

WORK MODALITY

On-Campus Position: Faculty are expected to work on-campus due to the nature of the work in accordance with the University policies as set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook. 

SALARY RANGE

$50,000 – $55,000 

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2024

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