Asst Professor of Government (Comparative Politics/International Relations)

The Department of Government at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Comparative Politics/International Relations with an emphasis on the politics of the Middle East and North Africa. We are especially interested in individuals with research or teaching expertise in race, ethnicity, diaspora, or migration politics.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in Middle East politics to undergraduates at the intermediate and advanced level. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to producing high-level scholarship and outstanding classroom teaching; will help the Department enhance diversity of new perspectives to its research profile and curricular offerings; and will be interested in mentoring student research or conducting collaborative research with students.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching interests, statement of research interests, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness that may include teaching evaluations. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 15, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the Department of Government may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/government. Government is one of the largest majors on campus. Our faculty receive support from various research centers on campus and contribute to a number of interdisciplinary programs. William & Mary is convenient to Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington DC.