Jobs at Oberlin Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Human Resources Contact Us Benefits Student Employment Assistant Professor of Politics (Political Theory) Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to
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https://jobs.oberlin.edu/. A complete application will be comprised of: 1) A cover letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing how you contribute to an inclusive learning environment; 2) A Curriculum Vitae;3) An unofficial graduate transcript;4) Statement(s) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion;5) A research statement that includes how you
will support undergraduate research and, if applicable, how you might incorporate undergraduate students into your research program; and6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.**By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the
October 15, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.Questions about the position can be addressed to: David Forrest, Associate Professor and Chair of Politics, dforrest@oberlin.edu, or by phone at 440-775-5250. Posting Details Announcement Information Job Summary The Politics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and
Sciences in the area of contemporary political theory, beginning fall semester of 2027. About Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college that is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. The College views a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment as contributing to the
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