Tenure-Track: Comparative Politics with Africa/Asia Focus

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science in Comparative Politics with a regional focus on Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. The appointee will teach introductory and advanced courses, advise students, and pursue active scholarship with a commitment to undergraduate mentorship.

Ph.D. in Political Science is preferred; advanced ABDs will be considered.

Qualifications

• Tenure-track assistant professor in Comparative Politics with a regional focus on Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia.
• Strong teaching, scholarship, and student advising are essential.
• Open to candidates with transregional interests and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year (four in the first year).
• Deliver introductory and upper-level courses with regional focus and thematic topics.

Skills

Comparative Politics

Teaching

Student Advising

Scholarly Research

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

Advanced ABD status considered

Job description

Davidson College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science in Comparative Politics with a regional focus on Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. The appointee will teach introductory and advanced courses, advise students, and pursue active scholarship with a commitment to undergraduate mentorship.

Ph.D. in Political Science is preferred; advanced ABDs will be considered.