Middlebury: College: Department of Political Science
Location: Middlebury, VT
Open Date: Oct 29, 2026
Description
The Department of Political Science invites applicants for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in International Relations beginning in Fall 2027. We are seeking broadly trained candidates prepared to teach an introductory course in International Relations, an intermediate level course in International Political Economy and a research methods course, as well as a variety of middle- and upper-level courses on topics related to the candidate’s research. As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also contribute to Middlebury’s Winter Term course offerings. Appointment will be made at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly potential.
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $92,577–$96,355 per year.
Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio submit: a letter of application addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Gary Winslett; a curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly production; evidence of teaching effectiveness; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching and research plans; and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability/promise. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/196590 and Open Positions | Middlebury College. Review of applications begins January 4, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.
