Claremont McKenna College
Category: Non Tenure-track
Department:
Government
Department URL: https://www.cmc.edu/government
Description:
The International Relations Program in the
Government Department at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship beginning July
1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in International Relations, Comparative Politics, or a closely related field
by the time of appointment.
The teaching load is five semester courses per year, and the successful applicant will teach courses in
Latin American politics as well as other courses as needed by the program and appropriate for the candidate.
The candidate must have
demonstrated the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in
teaching.
Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate
a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions,
genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and
constructive dialogue.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range:
$73,000 – $80,000
Procedures
and
Timetable:
Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s
ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds (optionally, this can be addressed in a separate
diversity statement); and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three
references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via
Zoom. Inquiries may be directed to Jennifer Taw, International Relations Program Director at jtaw@cmc.edu
Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among
the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey
Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an
academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
Claremont McKenna
College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and
employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher
education.
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