Professor of Comparative Politics

Denison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in comparative politics, beginning Fall 2025. We seek applicants whose research and teaching emphasize constitutionalism, policy analysis, or how social movements interact with either, with a geographic focus on the politics of countries or regions beyond the United States or Western Europe.

The Politics and Public Affairs program provides an integrated view of politics, emphasizing links between theory and practice. Our major is structured as a learning community where undergraduates pursue a track of interest that aligns with traditional subfields and have multiple opportunities to share their knowledge with peers.

We seek a new colleague who shares our enthusiasm for this approach to teaching about politics and public affairs. As a department, we work hard to ensure our students hear and consider diverse perspectives and welcome applicants who contribute to that diversity.

All instructors are expected to regularly teach introductory classes that serve PPA majors/minors as well as the general education requirements of the college's curriculum. They should also teach upper division classes in their area of interest, which are usually populated by PPA or related majors.

Applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness from college-level courses. We seek to hire a new colleague with broad training in the study of politics. The successful candidate is expected to have significant interest in and demonstrated ability to be effective at undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting.

Successful candidates are expected to maintain an ongoing research agenda and support the University's commitment to liberal arts education. They should be an effective advisor to a range of students, an active participant in departmental and university governance, and develop a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publication.

Denison is an increasingly diverse, highly selective, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 2,300 students from across the nation and around the world. The college is located in a vibrant community with easy access to outdoor activities and cultural opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits to attend Denison or other affiliated colleges and a generous retirement contribution.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by October 7, 2024. Applications should include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate level transcript [official or unofficial]
• Teaching Portfolio, which should include a 1) teaching statement that lays out the candidate's teaching philosophy, interests, and experience; the teaching statement should also describe how the candidate fosters an inclusive classroom where students with diverse perspectives and experiences can respectfully contribute and learn, 2) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations or other artifacts), 3) an introductory syllabus for comparative politics of democracies, and 4) an upper division syllabus that reflects your expertise.
• Research Statement that lays out the candidate's scholarly interests and plans
• A writing sample
• Contact information for three letters of reference