Northern California HERC

Visiting Assistant Professor of International Relations: Latin America

Posting ID: 17077
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of International Relations: Latin America
Category: Non Tenure-track
Department: Government
Department URL: https://www.cmc.edu/government

Description: The International Relations Program in the Government Department at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship beginning July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in International Relations, Comparative Politics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

The teaching load is five semester courses per year, and the successful applicant will teach courses in Latin American politics as well as other courses as needed by the program and appropriate for the candidate.

The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and 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.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:

$73,000 - $80,000
Procedures and Timetable: 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 (optionally, this can be addressed in a separate diversity statement); and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Inquiries may be directed to Jennifer Taw, International Relations Program Director at jtaw@cmc.edu

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.

To apply, please visit: https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/faculty_opening_detail.php?PostingID=17077








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