Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics – Dartmouth College

Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics – Dartmouth College

• Institution: Dartmouth College

• Academic Unit: Department of Government (School of Arts & Sciences / Social Sciences)

• Interfolio Position ID: 191508

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

• Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, United States (On-site / In Residence)

• Application Review Begins: September 14, 2026 (open until filled)

Overview of Role

The Department of Government at Dartmouth College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics.

Dartmouth’s Government Department is a premier center for political science scholarship, hosting one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus and maintaining close connections with the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, and the Ethics Institute.

Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Instructional Delivery: Teach undergraduate courses in areas of expertise as well as an introductory course in comparative politics or quantitative methods.

• Scholarly Focus: Conduct high-impact research with welcomed focus in migration, democracy, or political economy.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages; Middle Eastern Studies; and/or African and African American Studies.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered, provided the Ph.D. is conferred prior to the appointment start date).

• Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate classroom instruction.

• Institutional Alignment: Demonstrated ability to foster an open exchange of ideas and academic excellence in an inclusive learning environment.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit all materials electronically via Interfolio:

1. Cover Letter (addressed to Professor Jeremy Ferwerda, addressing research, teaching, service, and inclusive excellence)

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Writing Sample (published or unpublished)

4. Three (3) Confidential Letters of Recommendation

Application Process

• 🔗 Online Application Portal: Apply via Interfolio (Phttps://apply.interfolio.com/191508osition 191508)

• 📧 Search Committee Contact: Professor Jeremy Ferwerda (jeremy.a.ferwerda@dartmouth.edu)

• 📅 Review Start Date: September 14, 2026

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