Assistant Professor of Political Science (Comparative Politics)

Title
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Comparative Politics)

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
06/13/2024

Close Date

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Political Science at Trinity College, Hartford, invites applications for a tenure-track position in comparative politics at the assistant professor level, starting Fall 2025. We especially welcome candidates with research expertise in the following countries and geographic regions: Europe, Russia and Eurasia, China, or Southeast Asia. Candidates should also have the ability and interest to teach an introductory research methodology course. The Department seeks applicants who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the broadest terms, and we especially welcome applications from women, candidates of color, and other underrepresented groups.

Evidence of scholarly promise is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired, if available. The teaching load is 2/2 for the first two years (and 3/2 thereafter), with a one-semester leave every fourth year.

Trinity College seeks a faculty that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. 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. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. 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. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in political science should be completed by August 2025.

Compensation

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching interests (including your potential to teach and supervise diverse undergraduates), a scholarly writing sample, graduate transcript, course syllabi (including a syllabus for an introductory research methodology course) and evaluations (if available), and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of reference by September 30, 2024.

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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.