Assistant Professor of Political Science

Wellesley College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan contributions

Wellness and access to cultural/leais

Job summary

Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Comparative Politics, focusing on China and/or East Asia. Teaching two courses per semester, including an introductory comparative politics course and a methods course, is expected. A Ph.D.

or equivalent is required by appointment; ABD applicants welcome. The minimum salary for Assistant Professors is $103,000 annually, with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory course in comparative politics and at least one methods course (quantitative or qualitative).
• Teach two courses per semester for tenure-stream faculty.
• Contribute to undergraduate mentoring and service within liberal arts environment.

Skills

Comparative politics

East Asia politics

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Political Science at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Comparative Politics, with a particular focus on candidates whose research focuses on the comparative politics of China and/or East Asia. Within this regional focus, we welcome applicants working on any issues or questions that will enable our students to be more alert and effective global citizens, though we are particularly interested in candidates whose research touches on domestic political institutions, democratization, anti-authoritarian protests and social movements, law and society, and/or the comparative dynamics of authoritarian politics. The person hired will be expected to teach our introductory course in comparative politics, a course in either quantitative or qualitative methods, as well as courses related to their substantive area of expertise.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment. Tenure-stream faculty members at Wellesley teach two courses per semester. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the time of appointment; candidates who are ABD at the time of application are welcome to apply.

The minimum salary for Assistant Professors is $103,000.00 annually.

Company Description:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.

Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Wellesley College, where we prioritize your well-being. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits and resources designed to enhance both your work-life balance and long-term success.

• Exceptional Benefits Package:Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage (for full-time Faculty), and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.

• Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees.

• Work/Life and Wellness:Caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

• Commuting and Transportation:Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.

• Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.

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