Assistant Professor of Political Science - American Politics: Congress or the Presidency
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Department of Political Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track position in American politics at the rank of assistant professor to begin in the fall semester of 2022. The course load is four courses a year.
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college that is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The college’s mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational programs and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see https://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty.
QualificationsWe seek a candidate with research and teaching interests in either Congress or the presidency (or both). We are particularly interested in a candidate with a secondary field in environmental politics, political methodology (both qualitative and quantitative methods), and/or class and identity politics (including inequality, race and ethnicity, gender and LGBTQ politics, the politics of immigration, and indigenous politics).
The successful candidate will have a PhD in political science in hand by August 2022.
Application InstructionsCandidates must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as research. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter that briefly describes why they want to teach Swarthmore College students, as well as a description of their research agenda; (2) a writing sample of not more than 40 pages; (3) three syllabi (one for an introductory course in American Politics, and two for upper-level courses) that represent an important part of the application; (4) a C.V.; (5) a graduate school transcript; and (6) three letters of recommendation. These materials should be submitted via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/89258.
The deadline for applications is September 20, 2021.
This position is one of two tenure track searches in American politics at Swarthmore College. The other position is available via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/89259
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
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