Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2022 in Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and teaching of a diverse and inclusive undergraduate curriculum, including interdisciplinary programs and college-wide initiatives such as the 360 Program and the Emily Balch Seminars. We are interested in candidates with a primary regional expertise in the Middle East/North Africa, but we will consider applicants whose work additionally links to other areas of the Global South. We are open to any substantive focus except military security and counter-terrorism. The successful applicant will demonstrate the potential to excel in both research and undergraduate teaching. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.

To apply for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research statement, and statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion to the Political Science Search Committee via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/90035. In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Political Science Search Committee.  Applications received by October 8, 2021 will receive full consideration.

Recognizing health and safety concerns during this time, the College will be as flexible as possible in determining the nature of any interviews or meetings (virtual/remote and/or in-person interaction) that are conducted for this search.

Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts college for women with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff, and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world.  The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion.  We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students.  We have a student body of 1,300 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 19 percent are international students). There are 340 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities, and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.