Posted: Oct 9, 2025
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Visiting Assistant Professor - International Relations/Comparative Politics

Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC
Application Deadline: N/A
International Studies
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, & 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
 
Number of Months Per Year
9
 
Open Until Filled
Yes

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 [email protected]

  • All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.