Visiting Assistant Professor of American Political Thought
Position description
The Department of Politics at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a 1-year visiting position in American Political Thought beginning July 1, 2026. This is a non-tenure-track appointment with a teaching load of 6 courses per year (2-3-1). The school calendar consists of two 13-week terms (fall and winter) and our unique 4-week spring term.The successful candidate will be expected to teach sections of the Department's introductory course in American National Government and Introduction to Political Philosophy, and upper-level courses in American Political Thought. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is highly desirable.Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, highly selective university devoted to the teaching of the liberal arts. We are committed to excellence in teaching and to the research and professional activity that support it. Situated in the Shenandoah Valley, three hours southwest of Washington, DC, the university enrolls approximately 1,860 undergraduates and 380 law students.Qualifications
A completed Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field is required by the time of appointment, which begins July 1, 2026.
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