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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Sweet Briar College  ·  Sweet Briar, VA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackPolitical Science

Position summary

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women's leadership, engineering,

sustainability, arts, and its legendary equestrian program. The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is

innovative and energizing. When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead

research, ask questions, and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints who would strengthen the College. Job Title: Assistant Professor of Political Science Classification: Full-time,

benefits eligible, tenure-track faculty position Reports To: Social Sciences and Humanities Division Head Job Summary/Objective: Sweet Briar College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science with a specialization in International Relations. We seek an engaging teacher-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate education who will contribute to our

interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. The successful candidate will teach a range of introductory and upper-level courses in International Relations, with opportunities to offer classes such as Introduction to International Relations, International Organizations, Global Security, U.S. Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics, and regional studies aligned with the candidate's expertise. The position also offers

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