appointment in American Politics to begin July 1, 2026, with classes starting on August 31, 2026. This appointment is for 1-year and is not
renewable. The teaching load is a total of five courses for the year (e.g., 2-3). We are especially interested in candidates whose expertise
would enable them to teach courses on political parties, elections, interest groups, or American political behavior. Familiarity with
American Political Development is also welcome. Successful candidates are eligible to teach courses across levels of the curriculum (i.e.
introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses). Introductory courses typically have around 35 students, intermediate courses have
around 25 students, and upper-level courses have around 15 students. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment.
Haverford College
offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring
networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, computing software, conference travel, and community
partnerships in courses.
We are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional
commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented undergraduate
students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse
student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s diverse community.
To apply for this position, please
upload your CV, cover letter, teaching statement/philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (from course evaluations). Applicants
should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.
All
application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/179751).
Review of applications will begin on March 15,
2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Zachary Oberfield, at zoberfie@haverford.edu. For more information about the Political Science
Department, please visit: https://www.haverford.edu/political-science. For
technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.
Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college located 9 miles from the center of
Philadelphia. The residential campus is home to 1,435 exceptional undergraduate students who are motivated by their deep intellectual
curiosity, respectfully collaborative spirit, and commitment to improving the world around them. The wide variety of neighborhoods
comprising the greater Philadelphia area are home to many cultural icons and recreational spaces, with direct public transportation access
from Haverford’s campus and excellent access to many cities on the East Coast. The concentration of higher education institutions in the
region provides excellent opportunities for facilitating professional connections.
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity
employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals
regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability,
or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple
historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial
partners are located on Lenape lands.
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