Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Government at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a one-year visiting position in the comparative politics of developing countries during the 2018-2019 academic year. We welcome applications from comparativists specializing in any region of the developing world. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment (September 1, 2018). The teaching load is 3-2, including three sections of an introductory comparative politics course, a survey course called Political Economy of Developing Countries, and a seminar on a topic of the visitor's choice. The successful candidate will also be asked to supervise up to two senior theses.

To apply, please go to http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6254. At this site you will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement about your research and teaching experience (as part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body), (4) teaching evaluation statistics or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (but please do not send copies of individual student evaluations), and (5) sample syllabi if available. After you set up your account, you will be prompted to provide (6) the email addresses of three referees, each of whom we may contact at the appropriate time to request a letter of recommendation for you.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Antonio Farias, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Officer, 860-685-4771, afarias@wesleyan.edu

Please contact Ms. Kristin McQueeney (kmcqueeney@wesleyan.edu), the Government Department administrative assistant, if you have questions about the application process.