Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Haverford College's Department of Political Science invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in American Politics to begin July 1, 2026, with classes starting on August 31, 2026. This appointment is for 1-year and is not renewable. The teaching load is a total of five courses for the year (e.g., 2-3). We are especially interested in candidates whose expertise would enable them to teach courses on political parties, elections, interest groups, or American political behavior. Familiarity with American Political Development is also welcome. Successful candidates are eligible to teach courses across levels of the curriculum (i.e. introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses). Introductory courses typically have around 35 students, intermediate courses have around 25 students, and upper-level courses have around 15 students. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment.

Haverford College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses.

We are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented undergraduate students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's diverse community.

To apply for this position, please upload your CV, cover letter, teaching statement/philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (from course evaluations). Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio ().

Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Zachary Oberfield, at [email protected] . For more information about the Political Science Department, please visit: . For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or [email protected] .

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college located 9 miles from the center of Philadelphia. The residential campus is home to 1,435 exceptional undergraduate students who are motivated by their deep intellectual curiosity, respectfully collaborative spirit, and commitment to improving the world around them. The wide variety of neighborhoods comprising the greater Philadelphia area are home to many cultural icons and recreational spaces, with direct public transportation access from Haverford's campus and excellent access to many cities on the East Coast. The concentration of higher education institutions in the region provides excellent opportunities for facilitating professional connections.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.