What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law position at Trinity College-Hartford?
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Position Information Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track Non Tenure Track Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Open Date 03 / 05 / 2025 Close Date 03 / 26 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Full Time Position Summary The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a visiting assistant professor in public law, law and society, or public policy. The teaching load is 5 courses a year and will include courses in the candidate’s area of research expertise. We will prioritize candidates with the interest and ability to teach introductory law courses for liberal arts undergraduates. The ability to teach one or more of the following courses also would be valued : (1) an introduction to US public policy; (2) a research methods course incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; and / or (3) a seminar in which students apply learning from policy and law internships to crafting policy memos and op-eds.
Public Policy & Law is an interdisciplinary program in which undergraduates learn and practice methods and modes of thinking that help them understand and become actively engaged in legal and public policy issues. Our multidisciplinary, multi-method program introduces students to a broad range of analytical skills from the social sciences and humanities, including statistical analysis, legal argumentation, and close reading of texts. Our major offers continuous opportunities to apply learning through internships and community-engaged projects, with the aim of cultivating civic participants with the capacity to make well-informed, ethical decisions.
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Qualifications Evidence of academic expertise and teaching effectiveness is required. A Ph.D. in Legal Studies, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science or a related field should be in hand by August 2025. We will also consider candidates with a JD and experience that prepares them for undergraduate teaching. We encourage applicants who share our commitment to inclusive scholarship, teaching, and service that accounts for diverse identities and perspectives. We encourage applications from candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The successful candidate will be eligible for research and conference travel funds. Compensation Competitive salary and benefits.
