Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Affairs

1 month ago

WinstonSalem, North Carolina, United States Wake Forest University Full time

Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Affairs

Job Description Summary

Job Description:

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY's Department of Politics and International Affairs is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the sub-field of American politics to start July 1, 2025.

We invite applicants from the subfield of American Politics who can speak to questions related to media and politics. We welcome applicants who approach this topic from a variety of theoretical and methodological orientations.

We seek candidates pursuing an active research agenda and committed to excellence in teaching who are prepared to teach introductory courses in American politics and develop and teach courses that connect with their research and complement subjects already represented among American politics scholars in the department. More information about the department is available at

We have a particular interest in scholars who make connections between subfields and leverage intersectional, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged perspectives. Faculty in the Politics and International Affairs Department engage formally and informally with interdisciplinary academic programs focusing on Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; African American Studies, American Ethnic Studies; Environmental and Sustainability Studies; African Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies; Middle East and South Asia Studies; and East Asian Studies.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including international students, first-generation students, and those who identify as members of historically marginalized communities. A Ph.D. or ABD status in Political Science or a closely related field is required.

Additional Job Description

With 5,400 undergraduates and 3,700 graduate and professional students and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, Wake Forest University is a private institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education and offers a vibrant intellectual community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto "pro humanitate."

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wake Forest University and the Department of Politics and International Affairs welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and community engagement.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Time Type Requirement

Full time
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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