"Assistant Professor Of Political Science, Tenure Track"

The Department of Political Science at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. We seek a specialist in International Relations with research and teaching interests in War and Peace, International Order, US Foreign Policy, International and National Security, and/or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who employ a positivist, social-scientific approach to the study of politics, including, but not limited to, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis such as comparative case studies, game theory, and formal modeling.

Candidates for this position must have completed a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in the international politics subfield. These may be cross-listed in one or more of Vassar's Multidisciplinary Programs. The teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses per year plus intensively mentored research or other work with students.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
• Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)
• Course evaluation material & syllabi
• Writing Sample
• Contact information for three references. Candidates will be prompted for these at a later stage, following the submission of the application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to Stephen Rock, Chair, Department of Political Science, and submitted online at https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External. Please contact Stephen Rock at strock@vassar.edu with any questions. Review of applicant materials will begin on October 15, 2025 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $94,000 to $104,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate's education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2026 is $98,000.