"Assistant Professor of Government (African Politics)"

Hamilton College: Hamilton College Faculty

Location

Clinton, NY

Open Date

Jul 22, 2024

Description

The Government Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in African politics to begin in Summer 2025. The department seeks a specialist in sub-Saharan African politics, but within this specialty, we are open to all substantive areas of expertise in either comparative politics or international relations.

The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter, including an introductory course in either comparative politics or international relations and upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty. The expected salary range for this position is $89,800 to $96,000. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability, and letters of reference via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/150100. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or belonging in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Preference will be given to candidates who have the PhD in hand at the start of the position, but ABD candidates will also be considered.

Our review of applications will begin on 15 September 2024. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Sharon Rivera, African Politics Search Committee Chair, at srivera@hamilton.edu.

**To schedule an informational interview at APSA 2024, please email Erica De Bruin (edebruin@hamilton.edu) and Heather Sullivan (hasullivan@hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu). 

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or belonging in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Preference will be given to candidates who have the PhD in hand at the start of the position, but ABD candidates will also be considered.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability, and letters of reference via Interfolio athttp://apply.interfolio.com/150100. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or belonging in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service. Preference will be given to candidates who have the PhD in hand at the start of the position, but ABD candidates will also be considered.

Our review of applications will begin on 15 September 2024. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Sharon Rivera, African Politics Search Committee Chair, at srivera@hamilton.edu.