Assistant Professor of Political Science

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Job Posting Title Assistant Professor of Political Science

Job Description Summary Faculty Job  Description The Department of Political Science at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Comparative Politics, with a particular focus on candidates whose research focuses on the comparative politics of China and/or East Asia. Within this regional focus, we welcome applicants working on any issues or questions that will enable our students to be more alert and effective global citizens, though we are particularly interested in candidates whose research touches on domestic political institutions, democratization, anti-authoritarian protests and social movements, law and society, and/or the comparative dynamics of authoritarian politics.

The person hired will be expected to teach our introductory course in comparative politics, a course in either quantitative or qualitative methods, as well as courses related to their substantive area of expertise.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment. Tenure-stream faculty members at Wellesley teach two courses per semester. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the time of appointment; candidates who are ABD at the time of application are welcome to apply.

Applications should include the following:

A cover letter of no more than two pages;

A curriculum vitae;

A one-page teaching statement;

Teaching/Course evaluations, if available;

Sample SyllabiA writing sample, such as a published paper and/or dissertation chapter;

An unofficial graduate school transcript; andnames and contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation.

All materials should be submitted online at  We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting on September 15, 2026 up until October 15, 2026. Specific inquiries should be addressed to Professor Paul Mac Donald, the chair of the Political Science Department,  minimum salary for Assistant Professors is $ annually.

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