Visiting Assistant Professor - International Relations / Comparative Politics - T10127

Visiting Assistant Professor - International Relations / Comparative Politics - T10127

Western Carolina University

Department : Political Science & Public Affairs

About WCU : Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including :

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work / life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary : The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University is searching for a visiting assistant professor in International Relations and / or Comparative Politics to join our growing and accomplished faculty.

This is a fixed-term nine-month position with the possibility of renewal and the potential for summer teaching. The anticipated begin date is August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the Political Science and International Studies programs by teaching six courses per academic year, including sections of our “Exploring Global Politics” course, a core introductory class in our Political Science major. Upper-level courses within the candidate’s specialization will also be part of the teaching load.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position :

Minimum Qualifications : Advanced ABD candidates with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, or related academic field.

Preferred Qualifications : PhD in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, or a related discipline from an accredited institution (or advanced ABD status), research and teaching expertise in the politics of the Middle East, Latin America, or Asia, and a demonstrated focus on these regions.

Position Type : Time-Limited Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants : Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include the following : letter of application, current CV, list of 3 professional references with complete contact information, evidence of teaching effectiveness and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.

For questions or additional information please contact Ingrid Bego at ibego@email.wcu.edu

AA / EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

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To apply, please visit : https : / / jobs.wcu.edu / postings / 31964

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