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The New York Public Library

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Knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa * Strong public service ethic * Experience providing reference and research services including use of ...

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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT • On-site

$91K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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The Department of Political Science invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Comparative Politics with a focus on African politics beginning fall 2027. We seek broadly trained candidates who will have completed a Ph.D. by the time of appointment and who are prepared to teach the introductory course in comparative politics as well as a variety of upper-level courses on African politics. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly potential.
As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also periodically contribute to Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and, once tenured, serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectivesto help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 - $103,138 per year.
Middlebury College collects all faculty job applications electronically via this link https://apply.interfolio.com/188248. Review of applications begins September 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Through the link, please submit: a letter of application addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Ajay Verghese; a curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly production; evidence of teaching effectiveness; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching and research plans; and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability/promise. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/188248 and Open Positions | Middlebury College.

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