Assistant Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs

The Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2025. Candidates should have expertise in Comparative Politics and/or International Relations. The Department seeks applicants who can offer intermediate courses in European politics, international relations theory and/or international organization. The successful applicant may participate in the college-wide Core Cultures program or teach introductory courses in world politics. Faculty teach in a 6-6-7 course rotation with six courses per year for two years and seven courses in the third year.

Hampden-Sydney College values the teacher/scholar model. Successful applicants will have a record of effective classroom teaching, a commitment to scholarly productivity, and a willingness to work with colleagues on professional service responsibilities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or be advanced ABD in political science at the time of appointment.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference to Dr. Celia Carroll Jones, Chair, Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, Hampden-Sydney College at http://apply.interfolio.com/161830. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2025.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.