Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science and Public Policy

Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science and Public Policy

The Trinity College Political Science Department and Public Policy and Law Program seek applications for a visiting assistant professor in American politics, beginning in Fall 2026. The teaching load is 5 courses a year and will include courses in the candidate’s area of research expertise. We will prioritize candidates with the interest and ability to teach an introduction to U.S. public policy and courses on U.S. political institutions, broadly defined.

The successful candidate will be eligible for research and conference travel funds.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets;

and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H‑1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H‑1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

• Title:
  
  Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science and Public Policy
• Tenure Track:
  No
• Faculty Rank: (not specified)
• Full Time:
  Yes
• Open Date:
  January 5 2026
• Close Date:
  February 9 2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Please submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (describing research and teaching, including your approach to teaching and supervising undergraduates from diverse backgrounds)
• Sample of Scholarly Writing
• Course Syllabi
• Course Evaluations
• Graduate Transcript
• Contact information for at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference, including email addresses

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those received by February 9 2026 will receive full consideration. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the referee must upload a letter of recommendation.

A Ph.D. in Political Science should be in hand by August 2026. Evidence of scholarly expertise and teaching effectiveness is required.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Optional documents may be submitted to support your application.