Jobs at Wesleyan University

Tenure-track Assistant Professor expected to establish an independent, funded research program in quantum physics or AI-applied physics, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, teach one in-person course per semester, run a small seminar, advise students, and participate in departmental and university governance. Commitment to inclusive teaching and modern pedagogy required.

Lead launch and first-year implementation of DEMOCRACY250: manage partnerships, recruit and train student Democracy Stewards, oversee placements, supervise a Program Fellow, track outcomes, report to leadership, and ensure nonpartisan program delivery and budget stewardship.

Lead compensation and classification analysis to implement and sustain staff job architecture and compensation frameworks. Conduct benchmarking, manage MarketPay, classify positions (including FLSA and unionized roles), analyze organizational design, support collective bargaining, produce reports, maintain documentation and standards, and consult with HR leaders and departments. Hybrid role with significant on-campus presence.

Tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Art History specializing in pre‑modern Islamic art (pre‑1800). Teach a 2/2 undergraduate load, advise and mentor students, maintain an active research and publication program, participate in departmental and university governance, and contribute to curriculum and service. Prepare for promotion through sustained scholarship.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of Japan (start July 1, 2027). Teach a 2-2 on-campus load including surveys of premodern and modern Japan, first-year and advanced seminars in specialization; advise and mentor students; maintain an active research program; participate in departmental and university governance. Ph.D. required by appointment. Apply by October 15, 2026, with cover letter, CV, chapter-length writing sample, and referees.

The intern will review resumes, advise students on job searches, support career advising staff, and provide administrative support in a hybrid position.

The visiting professor will teach one section of Introductory Psychology and preferably have undergraduate teaching experience. A Ph.D. is required, or an A.B.D. candidate may be considered.

The Public Safety Officer ensures campus safety, responds to incidents, conducts investigations, and provides emergency aid while patrolling university grounds.

The role involves assisting in theatrical productions through scenic carpentry, lighting and electrics, and managing equipment load in/out, with potential sound and lighting board operation.

The Temporary Digital Marketing Manager executes and tracks digital marketing campaigns, generates reports and dashboards, and optimizes performance based on analytics.

Tenure-track assistant professor to teach four undergraduate literature courses per year in person, conduct active scholarly research in early modern literature, teach the gateway "Ways of Reading," advise and mentor students, and participate in departmental and university governance.