Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III ‘63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies

Position Information

Title
Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III ‘63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
01/04/2023

Close Date

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College’s International Studies Program invites applicants for the Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III ‘63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies for academic years 2023-2025.

The International Studies Program offers six interdisciplinary undergraduate majors: Global Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, Middle East Studies, and Russian and Eurasian Studies.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

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

Qualifications

This fellowship is a two-year appointment for a recent Ph.D. (within the past five years) who has either received a bachelor’s degree or lived for a substantial period in Africa, Asia, or the Caribbean/Latin America.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach three classes per year and deliver a public research lecture in the spring semester of the second year. At least one course per year should contribute to our Global Studies major by addressing a topic of transnational significance from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a letter of application, a CV, a sample of scholarly writing, and contact information for at least two individuals who will write letters of reference. Your letter of application should address how your teaching will engage the diverse student body at Trinity College. Review of application materials will begin on February 17, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants are asked to list contact information for two reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Zayde Antrim, director of International Studies, at Zayde.Antrim@trincoll.edu .

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2825

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.