Assistant Professor of Politics

Trustees of Mount Holyoke College; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Politics at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Politics beginning July 1, 2027. We seek someone who can contextualize the operation of law and courts within the US political environment and who can teach American politics at the undergraduate level.

The teaching load is two courses per semester (four per year). The candidate will offer an introductory American politics course and a constitutional law/civil liberties

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD required.
• Strong undergraduate teaching record.
• Experience mentoring diverse students.
• Ability to teach introductory American politics and a constitutional law sequence.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester (four per year).
• Offer an introductory American politics course and a constitutional law/civil liberties sequence.
• Provide student advising after the first year.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Student advising

Research mentoring

Education

PhD or ABD

Job description

Job Details

• Job no: R-0000003578
• Position Title: Assistant Professor of Politics
• Work Type: Faculty Full time In-Person
• Start Date: 07/01/2027

The Department of Politics at Mount Holyoke College seeks to hire an assistant professor for a full-time, tenure-track position in American public law starting July 1, 2027. The department is seeking someone who can use their expertise to contextualize the operation of law and courts within the changing political and institutional environment of the United States. We welcome all methodological approaches to the study of American law and politics. The teaching load is two courses per semester, for a total of four courses per year. The faculty member will be expected to offer an introductory course on American politics, as well as a constitutional law/civil liberties sequence regularly, and will be invited to offer additional courses that align with their active research agenda. The ability to teach research methods is a plus, but not required. Following their first year, the faculty member will also regularly contribute to student advising. PhD or ABD required. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion.

Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Minimum starting rate of pay: $90,000.

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Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds.

As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution.

The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands‑on opportunities into the curriculum.

We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve.

Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

Please direct all questions regarding this position to the search committee chair, Dr. Adam Hilton at [e-mail].