Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Government
Posting Number
F00098JP
Department
Government
Position Summary

The Department of Government and Legal Studies at Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year full-time visiting assistant professor with a specialty in political theory for the 2018-19 academic year. A second year is possible pending administrative approval. Evidence of teaching excellence or promise, and scholarly engagement is expected; Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment is preferred, though ABDs will be considered. Teaching load is two courses each semester. We seek candidates able to offer a broad range of courses in political theory, for example classical political philosophy, modern political philosophy, contemporary political philosophy, American political thought, or others in the applicant's area of research.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Founded on the Maine coast in 1794, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a 30-minute drive north of Portland, the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. Bowdoin's reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, its intimate size, its strong sense of community, and its commitment to diversity (31.5% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first-generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.

Posting Date
12/08/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Once you have provided the required reference information and submitted your application, the reference providers will receive an email which is generated automatically from the application system. The email will provide them a link within which to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.

You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date
07/01/2018
Job End Date

Job Type
Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Optional Documents


To apply please click here!

Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.