Faculty Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Political Science
Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science to begin Fall 2025.
Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Science, with a primary specialization in contemporary political theory. The position will start in the Fall semester of 2025. Successful candidates must: have earned their PhD by September 1, 2025; demonstrate an independent and productive research program; teach effectively at all levels of the political theory curriculum; have the ability to mentor a diverse set of students in their research activities; show interest in and ability to advance diversity (broadly construed) within the political science department; and contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and active departmental culture.
Candidates with teaching and/or research interests that contribute to our interdisciplinary programs, including but not limited to African and Africana Studies; Latin American, Iberian and Latinx Studies; Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies; Environmental Studies; Health Studies; Gender and Sexuality Studies; and Peace Justice and Human Rights, will be viewed positively.
To learn more about the Political Science Department at Haverford, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/political-science
For more information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/available-positions/tenure-track-search-political-science-2024
Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/150887): a cover letter; a CV; a statement of research interests, goals, and plans (2-3 pages); a teaching statement that includes teaching interests and experience and addresses the candidate’s ability to teach political theory to a diverse undergraduate student body (1-2 pages); a sample syllabus; and a writing sample. They should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted.
All application materials must be submitted by September 15, 2024 via Interfolio.
Questions about the position or application process should be directed to: hc-poliscisearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.
