Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative and/or International Politics

Union College invites applications for the position of one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative and/or International Politics, with a specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics, beginning January 1, 2025 (this is a January 1-December 31 appointment). Review of applications will begin on September 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 15 will receive priority consideration.

Union College invites applications for the position of one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative and/or International Politics, with a specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics, beginning January 1, 2025 (this is a January 1-December 31 appointment). Review of applications will begin on September 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 15 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

The Department of Political Science is looking for a candidate (PhD preferred, though ABD candidates will be considered) with expertise in Comparative and/or International Politics and a specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics. This is a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, with a January 1-December 31 appointment. The ability to offer the Introduction to Global Politics, our gateway course to the comparative and international fields, and upper-level courses in the politics of the aforementioned regions is crucial. Offering additional courses organized by theme (rather than region) would be a plus.

The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses across a trimester system (2-2-2). Visiting faculty are eligible for faculty travel and research grants and support. Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness will be important. We prefer candidates who clearly demonstrate research potential with an agenda for future work.

We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues. As such, we welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field and we ask all applicants to address in their cover letter the ways in which their candidacy represents a commitment to the ideals of joining a community of diverse faculty, students, and staff. Visiting faculty are eligible for faculty travel and research grants and support. Union offers highly competitive salary and benefits. For more information on benefits, please visit our website: https://www.union.edu/human-resources/benefits.

About the Political Science Department:

The political science department is an active and vibrant community of scholars, including researchers prominent in their respective fields. The department hosts a Faculty Colloquium, where colleagues present their research, and it regularly hosts events on current affairs of political significance, including our Pizza & Politics series. In addition to political science offerings, faculty teach courses that are part of the College’s General Education and Writing Across the Curriculum programs and contribute with interdisciplinary programs including Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Policy, Film Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. High-quality teaching has long been both an expectation and strength in the department. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered. To ensure applications receive full consideration, they should be submitted by September 15, 2024. Please upload a cover letter including your teaching and research plans, an updated CV, and a writing sample (25 pages max.) to jobs.union.edu. Please send questions and other inquiries to Guillermina Seri at serig@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in the fields of Comparative and/or International Politics, with regional specialty in Asian, sub-Saharan African, or Russian politics, as of their teaching and research in general, and any other relevant professional qualifications.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
  
  
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
  
  
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  
  
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  
  
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
  
  
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  
  
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  
  
• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
  
  

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .