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Rollins College |
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Winter Park, FL US |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
02/18/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/08/2026 |
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Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science
Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science
Position Summary:
The Department of Political Science at Rollins College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a broadly trained comparative scholar with expertise in Latin America. Other Global South interests will also be considered. Ph.D. at time of appointment is preferred, but an ABD will be considered.
The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts institution. The regular visiting teaching load is four courses per semester, including one course yearly for our general education program.
Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.
Minimum Qualifications and Education:
- Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science with a specialization in comparative politics.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts institution.
- Record of scholarly activity showing strong potential for future publication.
Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:
- Letter of interest outlining teaching philosophy and proposed courses to teach
- Curriculum vita
- Sample of scholarly writing
- Teaching evaluations and sample syllabi (if available)
- Provide three reference names and email addresses
Please direct any questions to:
Mike Gunter
Chair, Department of Political Science
mgunter@rollins.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6932280&targetURL=mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu" target="_blank">humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:
All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
9
To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-political-science-orlando-florida-united-states-winter-park-fl
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