Visiting Assistant Professor of Government & International Affairs

Position description

The Department of Government and International Affairs at Augustana University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position. The effective start date is August 20, 2025. 

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The position involves teaching seven courses each academic year: three courses per semester, with an additional course during the three-week Interim term in January. We seek a scholar who can contribute to our efforts to enhance the variety and international content of our upper-level course offerings, as well as offer sections of our Introduction to Government courses taught within the general education curriculum. We are open to scholars approaching these tasks from the standpoint of international relations, law and/or political theory. 

Qualifications: 

A Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2025 is strongly preferred, with evidence of teaching excellence expected. 

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate. 

Application instructions

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