Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Job description

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Position Type: Full time Location: Bucknell University Categories: Faculty Exempt Job Summary: Job Duties: Bucknell University’s Department of Political Science invites applications for two one-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions, one in International Relations and the other in Comparative Politics (specialization open) beginning in the fall semester of 2026. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach sections of a core course in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics and sections of qualitative methods. The teaching load is three courses per semester. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the department’s commitment to both diversity and academic excellence. We welcome candidates who demonstrate excellence in reflective multicultural and inclusive teaching practices and who display a strong commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity. Evidence of teaching experience, potential for teaching excellence, and the promise of being a productive scholar are critically important. By the start date of the position, candidates are expecte...