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Full-Time Visiting Position, Political Science

Full-Time Visiting Position, Political Science

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Summary
Political Science, Full-Time Search, Comparative Politics
Description
The Department of Political Science at the College of the Holy Cross invites
applications for a visiting full-time faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year to begin in August 2026. The position is open to regional specialization, though candidates focusing on the Middle East or Europe will be prioritized. Candidates will be expected to offer two sections of Introduction to Comparative Politics (27 students) and one upper-level course (19 students) in the fall. In the spring, candidates will offer two sections of Introduction to Comparative Politics and another upper-level course (19 students). This is a one-year, full-time position owing to a faculty leave. You can learn more about Political Science at the College of the Holy Cross by following this link .
Visiting full-time faculty teach 3 courses each semester and are eligible to apply for support to present at a conference or attend a professional development program through the Provost's Supplemental Research Fund. The College will support reimbursement of relocation costs within its published policies. The College offers full benefits and a salary of $70,000.
The College will not support H-1B applications that require the $100,000 employer fee.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching and inclusive pedagogies as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. Candidates should have experience as an instructor or teaching assistant for introductory courses in comparative politics and in their area of regional specialization. A preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Political Science at the time of appointment; however, advanced ABD candidates with appropriate teaching experience will be considered.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a letter of application; a current curriculum vitae; a statement on
teaching philosophy and interests; graduate transcripts (Ph.D. preferred); and two confidential letters of recommendation. In addition, candidates may, at their discretion, include sample comparative politics syllabi.
In your cover letter, please address the ways you might contribute to and further the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college.
The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to [LINK from the Interfolio landing page; provided by Provost's Office].
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by March 11, 2026. Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Denis Kennedy, Chair of Political Science, at dkennedy@holycross.edu.
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts-New England's second-largest city.
The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit https://www.holycross.edu/about-holy-cross/leadership/office-of-the-provost.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

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