"Instructor of Political Science/International Relations"

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601197

Position Title:

Instructor of Political Science/International Relations

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Full Academic Year

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Sociology

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Political Science Department at Wheaton College (MA) seeks applicants to teach 5 courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Two of these courses are during Fall Semester 2025 and three are during the Spring Semester 2026. The courses that we are looking for applications are:

Fall Semester 2025 -

• POLS 233 – The Politics of Latin America – Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30 – 4:50pm
• POLS 298 – Politics and Policing – Tuesdays/Thursdays 5pm – 6:20pm

Spring Semester 2026 -

• POLS 198 – Introduction to the American Legal System – days/times TBD
• POLS 298 – Legal Writing – days/times TBD
• POLS 298 – Special Topics – Terrorism – days/times TBD

We would be open to applications from individuals that would be interested in teaching one or more of these courses within or across the semesters, based on the applicant’s expertise(s). For any of the courses, the direction of the material would be open to your conceptualization as you see it based on the course title.

To apply for this position, please attach your CV, a cover letter that addresses the course(s) that you would propose to teach and a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references. Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the review of your application. References will be contacted after the interview.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Justin Schupp.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. (or relevant advanced degree) is preferred at the time of appointment; however, strong ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

03/17/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID -19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID -19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID -19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID -19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References

Optional Documents