Instructor of Political Science/International Relations

Position description

The Political Science Department at Wheaton College (MA) seeks applicants to teach 5 courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Two of these courses are during Fall Semester 2025 and three are during the Spring Semester 2026. The courses that we are looking for applications are:

Fall Semester 2025 –

POLS 233 – The Politics of Latin America – Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30 – 4:50pm

POLS 298 – Politics and Policing – Tuesdays/Thursdays 5pm – 6:20pm

Spring Semester 2026 –

POLS 198 – Introduction to the American Legal System – days/times TBD

POLS 298 – Legal Writing – days/times TBD

POLS 298 – Special Topics – Terrorism – days/times TBD

We would be open to applications from individuals that would be interested in teaching one or more of these courses within or across the semesters, based on the applicant’s expertise(s). For any of the courses, the direction of the material would be open to your conceptualization as you see it based on the course title.

To apply for this position, please attach your CV, a cover letter that addresses the course(s) that you would propose to teach and a brief description of your teaching philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references. Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the review of your Application. References will be contacted after the interview.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Justin Schupp.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. (or relevant advanced degree) is preferred at the time of appointment; however, strong ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Application instructions

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