Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Science, with primary specializations in Comparative Politics and Latin America. An ability to teach political science research methods, broadly construed, will be looked upon favorably by the committee. The position will start July 1, 2027. Successful candidates must: have earned their PhD by September 1, 2027; demonstrate an independent and productive research program; teach effectively at all levels of the political science curriculum; have the ability to mentor a diverse set of undergraduate students and to support them in their research activities; and contribute to an inclusive and active departmental culture.
To learn more about the Political Science Department at Haverford, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/political-science
For more information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-comparative-politics
Applicants must submit the following via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/189899):
- a cover letter (no more than 2 pages)
- a CV
- a statement of research interests, goals, and plans (2-3 pages)
- a teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching and advising interests and experience (1-2 pages)
- a writing sample
- applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.
We expect the teaching statement to address the candidate’s ability to teach Comparative Politics to a diverse undergraduate student body and highlight their pedagogical principles and priorities. Finalists who are invited to campus will be asked to submit a sample syllabus for an intermediate level course along with an abstract and title for their job talk.
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on September 10, 2026 via Interfolio.
Questions about the position or application process should be directed to: [email protected]. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or [email protected].
Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or characteristic protected by law. Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.
