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Position Information

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Comparative Politics
Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department Political Science
Job Description
The Department of Political Science at Hope College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Comparative Politics.

We seek a scholar whose work engages substantive areas of Comparative Politics, with particular interest in candidates whose regional expertise includes the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, or Asia, or whose research focuses on war and conflict, migration, or human rights. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach a range of courses in Comparative Politics at both introductory and advanced levels and will contribute to strengthening the department's methods curriculum, including courses in research design, qualitative and/or quantitative methods.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active research agenda. We particularly welcome candidates whose research and teaching complement existing departmental strengths. Candidates should also have an appreciation and understanding of diversity broadly understood and demonstrated experience working with diverse students.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in introductory and advanced Comparative Politics and research methods;
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship;
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students;
• Participating in departmental governance and campus-wide service;
• Leading Hope's highly regarded Washington, DC semester program on a rotational basis. (Roughly one spring semester every six years.)

Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Assistant or Associate
Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field) by August 2026;
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate teaching;
• Active scholarly agenda;
• Commitment to the mission of Hope College and the liberal arts tradition, including a willingness to engage with students across the campus community.

Hope College is a Christian undergraduate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence, vibrant community, and the historic Christian faith. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs. Additionally, information regarding Hope's Christian Aspirations can be found at hope.edu/about/christian

Application Instructions:
Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing teaching and research interests;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Statement reflecting on their engagement with the mission of Hope College;
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this stage);
• Contact info for three references. They will be contacted at the time you apply and asked to provide us with a letter of recommendation.

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

For additional information about the Department of Political Science at Hope College, please visit: https://hope.edu/academics/political-science/.

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
"All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review."

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-116FR
Job Posting Open Date 09/03/2025
Job Posting Close Date 11/03/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4764

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Mission: Global/diversity response
4. Mission: Christian response
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents