Assistant Professor of Politics

Warren Wilson•Asheville, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Warren Wilson College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Politics for the Department of Public Humanities. This is an extended contract position with a 24 credit teaching load, typically a 3-3 class load, beginning in August of 2027. The college's extended contract system involves initial annual reviews for three years, followed by extended-term contracts linked to academic rank review and promotion. The college is looking for candidates broadly trained in Politics, Political Science, and/or Political Theory who can contribute to a new interdisciplinary major integrating History, Philosophy, and Politics. The ideal candidate will be committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes experiential learning. The Department of Public Humanities is an interdisciplinary department focused on the humanities. The successful applicant will teach Introduction to American Government and other courses supporting the new Ethics, Politics and Public Life major, as well as the College’s General Education program. Contributions to the "Democracy in Action" initiative are also expected. Over time, the new hire will mentor Politics-focused capstone projects with public-facing elements. Faculty also have opportunities to design and offer study away courses, first-year seminars, and community-engaged courses. The College supports faculty growth through funding and programming.

Requirements

Ph.D in Politics, Political Theory, Political Science or related field. ABD will be considered.
Experience teaching.
Demonstrated experience with advancing a learning environment that is conducive to all learners.
Experience incorporating inclusive teaching modalities, course content, and subject matter experts, and working with diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of a pedagogical approach that prioritizes experiential and applied learning.
Experience of successful contribution to multi/interdisciplinary studies in the humanities.
Specialization in more qualitative, conceptual, textual, practical or historical approaches to the field are preferred over primarily quantitative approaches.
Applicants from a variety of approaches, such as comparative politics or government, political economy, social/political movements, political communication, law or public policy, etc., are welcome.

Responsibilities

Teach 24 credit hours of undergraduate instruction per academic year.
Provide academic and career advising to students.
Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as determined to be appropriate in consultation with the Department Chair.
Provide service to the Department and the College.
Engage in ongoing professional development, scholarly and/or creative activity.