Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science (Political Theory)

Position description

The Department of Political Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Political Theory to begin in the fall semester of 2024. The area of specialization within Political Theory is open. 

The Department of Political Science provides students with a rigorous education that spans all four traditional subfields of the discipline. The Department consists of nine tenure-line faculty members and three visiting faculty members (including this position).  Visiting faculty teach the same 2-2 course load as tenure-track faculty, are provided mentoring and professional development opportunities, and are eligible for funds to support research, conference travel, and student summer research. The salary is highly competitive.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see:  Information for Faculty Candidates.

Qualifications
 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in political science in hand by August 2024, or be all but dissertation (ABD). 

The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate an active research program and a commitment to creative and excellent teaching that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application instructions

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