<p>Visiting Professor of Government. The Department of Government at Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a one-year visiting position in American politics during the 2025-2026 academic year beginning September 1, 2025. We welcome applications from Americanists with any specialization within the subfield. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment (September 1, 2025) to be hired as a Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application. The teaching load is 3-2, including two sections of an introductory American politics course, two survey courses, and a seminar on a topic of the visitor's choice. The successful candidate might also be asked to supervise up to two senior theses.</p> <p>To apply, visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Applications completed by April 4, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact Susan Lungren-Regan at slundgrenreg@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-2788 if you have questions about the application process.</p> <p>Work Location: On Campus</p> <p>All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.</p> <p>Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.</p> <p>Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.</p> <p>Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html</p> <p>Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.</p> <p>Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.</p>