Open Rank Professor of Politics

  • Holyoke
  • Mount Holyoke College
Job no:
R-0000000969

Position Title:

Open Rank Professor of Politics

Work Type:
Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date:
07/01/2025

Job Description:
The Department of Politics at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in international relations with specialization in U.S. foreign policy, to begin July 1, 2025. Ph.D. or A.B.D. in political science required.
The Department of Politics at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in international relations with specialization in U.S. foreign policy, to begin July 1, 2025. Ph.D. or A.B.D. in political science required.

Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of introductory through advanced undergraduate courses on both the process and substance of U.S. foreign policy since World War II. They may also expect to teach an introductory course in international relations on a rotating basis. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students in both Politics and the multidisciplinary International Relations Program. Teaching load is 2-2. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., and statements concerning (1) research interests, (2) teaching philosophy, and (3) mentoring of a diverse student body. In addition, they should provide graduate transcripts, a sample syllabus of an introductory course in international relations, a sample syllabus of a course on U.S. foreign policy, and a short writing sample in their field of specialization. Please upload these additional documents in the Please upload other documents support of your application section of the application. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Deadline for receipt of complete applications is September 15, 2024. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Sohail Hashmi.

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:
  • A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
  • A complete resume or curriculum vitae
  • For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.