The Department of Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a one-year visiting Assistant Professorship. The position will begin on July 1, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.
The successful applicant will teach our introductory course in American Politics. The teaching load is five semester courses per year. The candidate must have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in teaching.
Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.
Approximate salary range:
$73,000 – $80,000
Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references; an email will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.
Complete applications, including letters of recommendation, will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2025. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. Interviews may/will be conducted via Zoom.
Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.
