Visiting Assistant Professor in Global Studies (Borders and Migration)
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 20, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, International, Area & Multicultural studies, Other Humanities, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Global Studies Program at Swarthmore College invites applications for a two-year visiting appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will have research interests in the field of borders and migration. The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses, including one or two sections of the Introduction to Global Studies (previous instructions’ syllabi will be available if desired), and other courses that relate to the theme of Borders and Migration. One of these courses will be cross-listed with the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies. The successful candidate can have a background in any discipline with an expertise in Migration.
The Global Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program with courses qualifying for it from across all three divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Engineering) at Swarthmore College.
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty
Qualifications
Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in any discipline with an expertise in Borders and Migration; a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds; and scholarly work that is relevant to the topic of borders and migration.
Application Instructions
Apply at: apply.interfolio.com/162134 . Applicants should include a brief cover letter describing their expertise in Borders and Migration, and their interest in Swarthmore College, a curriculum vitae, teaching, and research statements, and three letters of recommendation. The teaching statement should describe the applicant’s interests in teaching at an undergraduate institution, previous teaching experience, and approach to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. The research statement should describe the applicant’s program of research (including research interests, recent and current research, and anticipated areas for future work) and its potential to engage undergraduate students. At least one letter of recommendation should comment specifically on teaching. Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted. Please address any questions you may have to Prof. Ayse Kaya, akayaor1@swarthmore.edu .
All completed applications received by February 20, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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