Assistant Professor of Political Science
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree required by the time of appointment
- Candidates who are ABD at the time of application are welcome to apply
- Cover letter of no more than two pages
- Curriculum vitae
- A one-page teaching statement
- Teaching/Course evaluations, if available
- Sample Syllabi
- A writing sample, such as a published paper and/or dissertation chapter
- An unofficial graduate school transcript
- Names and contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation
Nice To Haves
- Research focuses on the comparative politics of China and/or East Asia
- Research touches on domestic political institutions, democratization, anti-authoritarian protests and social movements, law and society, and/or the comparative dynamics of authoritarian politics
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory course in comparative politics
- Teach a course in either quantitative or qualitative methods
- Teach courses related to their substantive area of expertise
Benefits
- health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits
- life insurance
- disability coverage (for full-time Faculty)
- Retirement savings plan (Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees)
- Caregiving support through Wellthy
- legal plan insurance
- pet insurance discount
- retirement planning resources
- access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
- free parking on campus
- free use of state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
- Library resources
- opportunities to attend diverse campus events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
