Assistant Professor of Political Science

Trinity University; United States; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics starting August 2027. Candidates should have the PhD completed by August 2027 and demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and research.

Responsibilities include teaching lower- and upper-division courses, contributing to the First-Year Experience, advising students, and maintaining a scholarly agenda with service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science must be completed by August 2027.
• Preferred: primary doctoral specialization in Comparative Politics.
• Preferred: demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

Responsabilités

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Comparative Politics.
• Participate in the First-Year Experience program.
• Maintain a productive scholarly agenda: present at conferences and publish peer-reviewed research.
• Advise and mentor majors and students across the department.
• Engage in service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.

Formation

PhD in Political Science

Description du poste

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure track position in Comparative Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The successful candidate should have the PhD completed by August 2027. The department is open to various area and regional specializations, but is particularly interested in thematic fields such as environmental politics, migration, refugees, global health, democratic instability, media, social movements, and political economy and inequality.

Trinity University values strong teaching and research. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a robust research agenda, supported by competitive summer research stipends and pre‑tenure academic leave. The candidate will teach the lower division survey course in Comparative Politics and upper division courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is five courses per academic year and the candidate is expected to contribute to the university’s general education curriculum, particularly its First‑Year Experience. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and intentional inclusion is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach lower and upper level courses in Comparative Politics and related areas.
• Participate in the First‑Year Experience program.
• Maintain a productive scholarly agenda: attend professional meetings, present at conferences, and publish peer‑reviewed research.
• Advise and mentor majors and students across the department and beyond.
• Engage in service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.

Qualifications

• Required: A PhD in Political Science to be completed by August 2027.
• Preferred: Primary doctoral specialization in Comparative Politics.
• Preferred: Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

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