What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Government (American Politics) position at Smith College?
Mar 12, 2025
The Department of Government (GOV) at Smith College invites applications for a position in American Politics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is full-time and non-tenure-track, for a term of one year to begin July 1, 2025. By the time of appointment, applicants must have a PhD in Political Science with a core specialization in American Politics, or a PhD in a closely related field (e.g., Public Policy). Those from outside of Political Science must have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to teach within a core American Politics curriculum.
This position has a teaching load of five semester-long courses over the academic year. The successful candidate will offer one section of Introduction to American Politics, as well as some combination of courses in American political institutions (Congress, the presidency), public policy, and/or state and local politics. This is a teaching-focused position, and does not require advising or service commitments. Candidates from groups underrepresented in political science are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest historically women's college in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here.
The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Government may be found at https://www.smith.edu/gov/.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
Submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/164855 with a cover letter describing your research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity/inclusion statement, chapter- or article-length writing sample, and the contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin April 2, 2025.
