Assistant Professor of Political Science
About The Position
The Department of Political Science at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Comparative Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate must have their PhD completed by August 2027. While the department is open to various area and regional specializations, they are particularly interested in candidates with thematic expertise in areas such as environmental politics, migration, refugees, global health, democratic instability, media, social movements, and political economy and inequality. Trinity University emphasizes both strong teaching and research, with expectations for the candidate to maintain a robust research agenda, supported by competitive summer research stipends and pre-tenure academic leave. Teaching duties will include the lower-division survey course in Comparative Politics and upper-division courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. Contribution to the university's general education curriculum, especially the First-Year Experience, is also expected. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and Trinity's value of intentional inclusion is essential. Opportunities for faculty engagement in experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and faculty-led study abroad programs are available. The teaching load is five courses per academic year.
Requirements
- PhD in Political Science, to be completed by August 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Thematic fields such as environmental politics, migration, refugees, global health, democratic instability, media, social movements, and political economy and inequality.
- A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.
- A demonstrated commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a robust research agenda.
- Teach the lower division survey course in Comparative Politics.
- Teach upper division courses in their areas of expertise.
- Contribute to the university’s general education curriculum, particularly its First-Year Experience.
- Advise and mentor majors.
- Engage in service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.
- Participate in professional meetings, organizations, and academic conferences.
- Publish peer-reviewed research.
Benefits
- Competitive summer research stipends
- Pre-tenure academic leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
