Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law

Position Information

Title
Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
11/16/2022

Close Date
01/30/2023

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in U.S. Public Law, commencing in Fall 2023. The candidate should have the ability to teach an introductory course in public policy, courses on legal institutions, and courses in their area of expertise.

Evidence of scholarly promise is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related social science field should be in hand by August 2023. We encourage applicants who share our program’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and supporting faculty who fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the United States. We seek applications from minorities, women, and other under-represented groups.

The teaching load is 2/2 for the first two years (and 3/2 thereafter), with a one-semester leave every fourth year. The successful candidate will be eligible for start-up research funds and annual funds toward conference travel.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region.

Qualifications

Evidence of scholarly promise is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related social science field should be in hand by August 2023. We encourage applicants who share our program’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration please submit a cover letter (describing research, teaching, and commitment to diversity), CV, sample of scholarly writing, graduate transcript, course syllabi and evaluations (if available), and contact information for at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference by January 30, 2023.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID -19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment.

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https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2800

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.