Summary:
The Political Science Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in American Politics with a focus on the Presidency and/or Congress. The appointment will begin in Fall 2025 . We are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
The successful candidate will have expertise in the Presidency and Congress. The ability to offer courses that contribute to Skidmore Collegeâ™s Black Studies Program and/or Latin American & Latinx Studies Program would be greatly valued.
The position carries a teaching load of 18 credits per year (typically a 3-2 schedule). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in American politics, including âœIntroduction to American Politics,â other courses in their specialization, and an occasional first-year, interdisciplinary seminar. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required and experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds is valued.
Education: A Ph.D. in Political Science at the time of appointment is strongly preferred.
The application will be opened until filled. Please submit materials to
Candidates should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; diversity statement; sample syllabi; evaluations of undergraduate teaching or other evidence of teaching effectiveness; and the names and contact information of three recommenders.
Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.About Skidmore College
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!
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