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The Political Science Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in International Relations beginning in Fall 2026. We are open to scholars with expertise in all substantive subfields, although we are interested in scholars who could teach courses on the international relations of a particular region, in particular, East Asia, Latin America, or Russia and Eurasia. 

Visiting Teaching Professors are expected to teach five courses over the duration of the appointment. In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.

Basic Qualifications:

Qualifications include a Ph.D. within the last five years of the time of appointment (ABD considered), demonstrated expertise in the field of international politics., and evidence of effective teaching.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 5 courses, full-time

• Term of Appointment: 2026-27 year, non-renewable

• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026

• Minimum Salary: $75,295

Application Deadline: March 29, 2026

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application, a C.V., a sample syllabus, and teaching evaluations. Reference letters are not required at the time of application but may be requested at a later date. After you submit your application, our system will request the names and email addresses of three referees. Please hold and do not complete this step until you are specifically asked to do so by the search committee.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit:  WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . 

Company Description and Benefits:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.  For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

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About Wellesley College

About Wellesley College Founded on the radical belief that educating women leads to progress for everyone. Wellesley College has long championed intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, and impactful leadership. For nearly 150 years, Wellesley graduates have been a powerful force for good in the world—pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, investment trailblazers, network news producers, and genre-defying artists. We know from experience that the boldest ideas and the most enduring solutions emerge from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Located on a stunning campus just 30 minutes outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world. The College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other identity. Our student body reflects this commitment, with the Class of 2028 consisting of 18% who are the first in their families to attend a four-year inst...itution, 55% coming from multilingual homes, and 54% identifying as domestic students of color. Wellesley actively seeks faculty and staff who share our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage candidates who resonate with these values to apply. Our vibrant academic community values rigorous inquiry, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical application. Wellesley’s acclaimed faculty are at the forefront of their fields and students are consistently challenged to reach their full potential. While we are the ones who so often become the “firsts”—but we are even prouder of the “nexts” our community makes way for. Wellesley College provides a robust array of benefits and resources for employees, including comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, continuing education, and competitive retirement plans. To learn more about the benefits of joining Wellesley, please visit wellesley.edu/hr/benefits.

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