Assistant Professor of Government
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Wesleyan University
Rank: Assistant Professor
Subfield(s): Open
Wesleyan Universitys Department of Government invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Government beginning July 1 2026. The successful candidate should be a specialist in Global Justice with training in any number of relevant subfields. Examples of potential research areas include human rights international inequality migration global health the environment international law or the erosion of democracy.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment but will complete the Ph.D. in Political Science within one year of hire.
The teaching load is 2/2 in person on Wesleyans campus. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students carrying on a program of research and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university levels. Applicants should be prepared to teach the introductory course in their subfield and other courses related to Global Justice.
With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.
In the cover letter applicants should describe how they will embrace the Universitys commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
Applications received by September 12 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact Ms. Susan Lundgren-Regan () the Government Department administrative assistant if you have questions about the application process.
Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
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 toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
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