Assistant Professor of Political Science (Latin American Studies)

Position description

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department

Academics – Political Science

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assistant Professor of Political Science (Latin American Studies) for Dickinson College to work at our Carlisle, PA loc. Occasional telecommuting may be permitted in cases of inclement weather. Tenure-track position in comparative politics. The teaching load for the academic year is five course equivalents including teach FLIC (Foreign Language Integration Credit) courses. Support the College’s interdisciplinary program in Latin American, Latinx & Caribbean Studies. Create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body. Conduct academic research in Latin America, including either conducting interviews or survey research and/or reading both primary and secondary sources produced in the region.

Will undergo post-hire background checks.

Domestic travel to attend conferences and international travel to conduct research should not exceed 60 days/yr.

Must have Ph.D. (ABD) in Political Science, Latin American Studies, Government, or a related field.

Complete the on-line application process at dickinson.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs and submit a letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.

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