Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Middlebury: College: Department of Political Science

Location: Middlebury, VT

Open Date: Oct 29, 2026

Deadline:

Description

The Department of Political Science invites applicants for a
two-year visiting assistant professor position in International
Relations beginning in Fall 2027. We are seeking broadly trained
candidates prepared to teach an introductory course in
International Relations, an intermediate level course in
International Political Economy and a research methods course, as
well as a variety of middle- and upper-level courses on topics
related to the candidate's research. As part of a full teaching
load, the candidate will also contribute to Middlebury's Winter
Term course offerings. Appointment will be made at the rank of
Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates should provide evidence of
commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly potential.

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 perspectives to 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 $92,577-$96,355 per
year.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job
applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not
be accepted. Through Interfolio submit: a letter of application
addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Gary Winslett; 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/196590
and Open Positions | Middlebury College. Review of
applications begins January 4, 2027 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background
check. Information on our background check policy can be found
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Qualifications

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196590

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and
research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed
to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our
curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience
to our increasingly diverse student body.

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