Macalester College, Political Science
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Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/03/14 11:59PM
withdrawn (posted 2025/02/10, listed until 2025/08/10)
withdrawn (posted 2025/02/10, listed until 2025/08/10)Position Description:
Position Description
The Macalester College Department of Political Science invites applications for a one-year, full-time visiting position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor (PhD), for the 2025- 2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. Candidates should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Political Science (ABD candidates will be considered; however, they must have their degree in hand prior to August 2025) with a focus in American Politics. We prefer candidates who can teach Politics and Policymaking, and U.S. City and Metro Politics, and can offer electives in American institutions (e.g. presidency, Congress, the federal bureaucracy, except the judiciary) or American political behavior (e.g. public opinion, media and politics, political psychology). Visa sponsorship is not available. Salary and benefits are competitive. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate curriculum by teaching Politics and Policymaking, City and Metro Politics, and a combination of three other American Politics courses from our catalogue. The teaching load is five courses per year. Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes a statement of interest in Macalester and discusses demonstrated activity and contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in their teaching, advising, mentorship, curriculum, scholarship, service or community and professional engagement. Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities. Applications should also include a curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (e.g., sample syllabi, course evaluations, comments in reference letters); and up to three reference letters. All materials must be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Inquiries can be directed to Professor Lesley Lavery, Search Committee Chair, llavery@macalester.edu. Applications received by February 24, 2025 will be granted full review. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester College is located in Saint Paul on the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people who were forcibly exiled because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and 95 nations. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Please note that offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: • Cover letter • Curriculum Vitae • Evidence of Effective Teaching • Up to three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site) Further Info: https://www.macalester.edu/politicalscience/ Michael ZisApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of Effective Teaching
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
651-696-6290
Macalester College
Attn: Political Science Department
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Attn: Political Science Department
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105