Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Qualifications:

PhD in Political Science, broad expertise in American policy and politics and methodology.

Position Description:

The department seeks a visiting assistant professor for the 2026-2027 academic year, who can teach 4 courses per semester in American public policy and/or politics and can teach • quantitative or qualitative methods (both preferred).

Start Date:

August 2026 To apply: Please upload a cover letter, CV, copies of all graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the contact information for 3 references into Jazz HR at Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science - Eastern CT State University - Career Page.

Compensation and Employee Benefits:

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit: Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern. Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish (1 year)

Position Description:

Teaching duties are four courses per semester at all undergraduate levels and may include language instruction to heritage & non-heritage learners, courses in culture, upper-division conversation and composition, Spanish for the Professions, film, and translation/interpretation. The successful candidate will join a small but dynamic department and will have significant language teaching experience and innovative ideas for upper-level courses in Spanish. Experience collaborating with community partners and engaging students in high-impact practices and potential to increase student recruitment & retention a plus. The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental activities and engage in some academic advising.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Spanish or a related discipline by the start of the appointment, and native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. The field of specialization is open, with a preference for Latin American studies and/or Caribbean studies.

To Apply:

Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to

JazzHR:

Visiting Assistant Professor in Spanish, one-year appointment - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee. Applications submitted by April 8, 2026, will receive highest consideration. Compensation and Employee Benefits The Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, One-year is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit: Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.