"Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science"

Job Details

Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science

Position Summary:

The Department of Political Science at Rollins College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained comparative scholar with expertise in Latin America. Other Global South interests will also be considered. Ph.D. at time of appointment is preferred, but an ABD will be considered.

The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts institution. The regular visiting teaching load is four courses per semester, including one course yearly for our general education program.

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science with a specialization in comparative politics.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts institution.
• Record of scholarly activity showing strong potential for future publication.

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

1. Letter of interest outlining teaching philosophy and proposed courses to teach
2. Curriculum vita
3. Sample of scholarly writing
4. Teaching evaluations and sample syllabi (if available)
5. Provide three reference names and email addresses

Please direct any questions to:
Mike Gunter
Chair, Department of Political Science
mgunter@rollins.edu

FLSA Status: Exempt
Service Months: 9