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The Department of Political Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for a 1.5 year (three semester) position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in International Relations. The position will begin in January 2024 and continue through the 2024-2025 academic year (encompassing the spring semester of 2024, the fall semester of 2024, and the spring semester of 2025). The area of specialization within International Relations is open. Candidates will be expected to teach "Introduction to International Relations" as well as upper level courses in International Relations.

The Department of Political Science provides students with a rigorous education that spans all four traditional subfields of the discipline. The Department consists of nine tenure-line faculty members and four visiting faculty members (including this position). Visiting faculty teach the same 2-2 course load as tenure-track faculty, are provided mentoring and professional development opportunities, and are eligible for funds to support research and conference travel. The salary is highly competitive. 

Additional information about the Department of Political Science can be found at https://www.swarthmore.edu/political-science 

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Applicants should have either completed a Ph.D. in Political Science or be close to finishing a Ph.D. (

About Swarthmore College

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.

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