Middlebury College: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Political Theory
The Middlebury College Department of Political Science invites applications for a grant-funded one-year position as Post-doctoral Fellow in Political Theory with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021.
The department seeks broadly trained candidates prepared to teach courses in the history of political thought, including classical political philosophy and American political thought. The Fellow would offer two courses in political theory during the year, engage in individual scholarly research, and provide administrative support to the Alexander Hamilton Forum (AHF). The AHF is an initiative focused on the study of American political ideas, their place in the history of Western political thought, and their relationship to American institutions, public law, political economy, and foreign policy.
Application Instructions
Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, please submit:
- A letter of application;
- a statement of research interests;
- curriculum vitae;
- official graduate transcripts;
- two samples of scholarly work;
- course evaluations;
- and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the school:
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as it works to foster innovation in its curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to its increasingly diverse student body.
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