Description
The Department of Government at Dartmouth invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose research and teaching focus on topics related to migration, democracy, or political economy. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise as well as one introductory course in comparative politics or quantitative methods.
Dartmouth’s Government Department is a leading center for political science research and teaching. Our faculty are prominent researchers working at the forefronts of their fields. We host one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, with more majors than any other political science department in the Ivy League. Our department also maintains close connections to related departments and academic centers at Dartmouth including the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, and Dartmouth’s Ethics Institute. Applicants for this position may choose to participate in activities organized by or collaborate with colleagues in Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages; Middle Eastern Studies; and/or African and African American Studies.
Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field or be ABD with a Ph.D. conferred before the start date of the appointment. Effective classroom teaching is essential for this position.
Application Instructions
Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio. Letters may be addressed to Professor Jeremy Ferwerda.
- Cover letter, addressing all relevant aspects of the position description
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample (published or unpublished)
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
Review of applications will begin on September 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please contact: Professor Jeremy Ferwerda, chair of the search committee: jeremy.a.ferwerda@dartmouth.edu .
This position is full-time, in residence, non-remote in Hanover, NH. For all openings in Arts and Sciences , please visit our Faculty Recruitment page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
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