Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science to begin Fall 2027.

Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Science, with primary specializations in Comparative Politics and Latin America. An ability to teach political science research methods, broadly construed, will be looked upon favorably by the committee. The position will start July 1, 2027. Successful candidates must: have earned their PhD by September 1, 2027; demonstrate an independent and productive research program; teach effectively at all levels of the political science curriculum; have the ability to mentor a diverse set of undergraduate students and to support them in their research activities; and contribute to an inclusive and active departmental culture.

To learn more about the Political Science Department at Haverford, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/political-science

For more information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-comparative-politics

Applicants must submit the following via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/189899):

• a cover letter (no more than 2 pages)
• a CV
• a statement of research interests, goals, and plans (2-3 pages)
• a teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching and advising interests and experience (1-2 pages)
• a writing sample
• applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.

We expect the teaching statement to address the candidate’s ability to teach Comparative Politics to a diverse undergraduate student body and highlight their pedagogical principles and priorities. Finalists who are invited to campus will be asked to submit a sample syllabus for an intermediate level course along with an abstract and title for their job talk. 

All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on September 10, 2026 via Interfolio.

Questions about the position or application process should be directed to: hc-poliscisearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.