Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a full-time, tenure- track Assistant Professor position in Political Studies with an emphasis in political theory. Research and teaching interests should include one or more of the following focuses: feminist political theory; comparative/global political theory; race/ethnicity and political theory.

The successful candidate will teach an introductory political theory course along with other courses in their area of specialization, as well as regularly contributing to the college-wide First-Year Writing seminar program. It is expected that the Ph.D. will be completed by the time of appointment. Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chican@/Latin@ Studies, and/or the Intercollegiate Feminist Center for Teaching, Research, and Engagement. Compensation range: $93,000 – $95,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more. Questions may be directed to faculty_jobs@pitzer.edu