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The department of political science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2024. We seek an Americanist who focuses on political institutions, public policy and/or political economy. We welcome any substantive focus, with a special interest in scholarship related to inequality, poverty, class, gender, immigration, or populism. The successful candidate should be able to teach an introductory course on Congress as well as more advanced courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. All Colgate faculty are also expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The teaching load is five courses (or their equivalent) over two semesters.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy and student evaluations of teaching), a writing sample (30 pages single-spaced or 60 pages double-spaced), and three letters of recommendation. Completion of PhD is required before, or shortly after, the date of hire.

All materials must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/130449. Review of applications will begin October 2nd and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly, particularly in the cover letter, to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Colgate University is a leading liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York state. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 

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