Career Center

The Government Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in comparative politics. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Introduction to Comparative Politics and upper-level elective courses in their regional and substantive areas of expertise. The position is open in regards to areas of focus, though preference will be given to candidates who specialize in one of the regional areas of Latin America, Africa, or Eurasia. The position begins August 2022 and the teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will join a department of 11 full-time faculty members who are passionate about supporting our liberal arts curriculum through diverse and inclusive pedagogies and scholarly agendas. Our supportive department colleagues regularly provide feedback and mentoring to visiting faculty to foster pedagogical and professional development.

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2022. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed as needed. Questions about the position may be sent to Dr. Ronnie Olesker (rolesker@stlawu.edu), Search Chair.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Applicants should have their Ph.D. in Political Science by August 15, 2022, but ABD candidates may be considered.