Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Political Science Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure track position in Comparative Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The successful candidate should have the PhD completed by August 2027. The department is open to various area and regional
specializations, but is particularly interested in thematic fields such as (but not limited to): environmental politics, migration, refugees, global health, democratic instability, media, social movements, and political economy and inequality. Trinity University values both strong teaching and research. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a robust research agenda, supported by competitive summer research
stipends and pre-tenure academic leave. The successful candidate will teach the lower division survey course in Comparative Politics and upper division courses in their areas of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the university’s general education curriculum, particularly its First-Year Experience. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential, as well as a demonstrated
commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion. There are many opportunities for Trinity faculty to be engaged in experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and faculty-led study abroad programs. The teaching load consists of five courses per academic year. Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal
arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio .
The Department of Political Science is part of the School of Social Science & Civic Engagement, home to six academic departments and four interdisciplinary programs. The School has a long record of involvement in interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the School and across the University. It prizes experiential learning opportunities for Trinity students, including research with faculty, consulting for
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