Full Teaching Professor

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

22h•$73,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science in Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks a non-tenure-track teaching faculty member in Comparative Politics and International Relations. This is an academic-year position with opportunities for promotion from Assistant Teaching Professor to Associate Teaching Professor to Full Teaching Professor. Reappointment letters are issued before July 1 of the applicable year. The position carries a teaching load of six courses per academic year, three courses each semester. Courses may include Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to International Relations, and upper-level courses such as Advanced Democracies, Nationalism, Politics and Governance of Europe and the EU, Democratic Erosion, and Senior Capstone. Professional development and department service are also expected. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position based on Northeastern’s Boston campus, with an expected start date of August 16, 2027. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. The teaching statement should describe instructional and mentorship experience, pedagogical philosophy, teaching interests at Northeastern, and relevant pedagogical innovations, experiential learning, or approaches to teaching a global student population. Application review begins November 15, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field completed by the appointment start date.
A strong scholarly record in Comparative Politics and/or International Relations.
For appointment at the Associate Teaching Professor level, already hold the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or have comparable experience.
For appointment at the Full Teaching Professor level, already hold the rank of Full Teaching Professor or have comparable experience.

Responsibilities

Teach six courses during the academic year, with three courses in each semester.
Teach courses that may include Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Advanced Democracies, Nationalism, Politics and Governance of Europe and the EU, Democratic Erosion, and/or Senior Capstone.
Participate in professional development.
Perform department service.