The Political Science Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in International Relations and Comparative Politics with a focus on Latin American Politics. The appointment will begin in Fall 2023. We are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Summary:

The successful candidate will have expertise in Latin America. We are looking for a candidate who is broadly trained in one or more of the following areas: migration, transnational population flows, illicit markets, international political economy, ethnic and racial politics, the comparative politics of crisis, urban politics, environmental politics or other relevant subfields. The ability to offer courses that contribute to Skidmore College’s Gender Studies, Black Studies Program and/or Latin American & Latinx Studies Program would be valued.

 The position carries a 3-2 teaching load, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics that will include Introduction to Comparative and International Politics and other courses in their specialization.  Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required and experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds is valued.

Education: A Ph.D. in Political Science at time of appointment is required.

Application deadline: April 10. 

Required documents to apply: 

• a letter of application,
• curriculum vitae,
• teaching philosophy,
• diversity statement,
• sample syllabi,
• evaluations of undergraduate teaching or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and
• the names of three recommenders. 

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

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Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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