Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of International Affairs to join its Department of Government and International Affairs starting in fall 2027.
EXPECTATIONS
Wofford’s faculty teach 3-1-3 load; the 1 indicates the January Interim course term in which professors may travel with students or teach on a variety of topics using experiential teaching methods. Wofford faculty are teacher-scholars with a high aptitude and interest in undergraduate teaching and advising, community outreach and a commitment to the liberal arts. To earn tenure, faculty are required to demonstrate excellence in teaching, continued scholarly development and sustained service to the college. Therefore, faculty members are expected to engage with the department and participate in the college community, pursue scholarly research, and continue professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Ph.D. in Political Science, equivalent or closely related field. One-year full-time teaching experience or its equivalent.
We require candidates to be broadly trained in International Relations and Comparative Politics to have the ability to teach a range of introductory and upper-level International Relations and Comparative Politics courses. The successful candidate will be able to teach our introductory course in International Relations and a course on international institutions. We are also interested in applicants that could teach at least one of the following: international law, American foreign policy, Latin American politics, European politics, and/or introductory research methods. In addition, we value inclusive pedagogical approaches that aim to engage with a vibrant student community.
APPLICATION
All applications must include the following materials:
(1) a letter of application that addresses how the candidate is prepared to meet the specific needs of Wofford College’s Government and International Affairs department and contribute to Wofford College’s mission and core values.
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a teaching portfolio including sample syllabi, peer evaluation of teaching (if available), and a statement addressing the candidate’s teaching philosophy. The teaching philosophy should include 1. an articulation of interest in, and understanding of, working at a residential, liberal arts college and at Wofford College, and 2. outline teaching interests. Candidates can submit additional materials to demonstrate their teaching qualifications.
(4) letters of support from three professional references;
(5) an example of scholarly writing;
(6) unofficial graduate transcripts.
All application materials should be uploaded through the Wofford College Workday portal at https://wofford.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Wofford. Applications received by October 5, 2026, will receive full consideration. Please contact the Department Chair, Dr. David Alvis at [email protected] .
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field
- One year full-time teaching experience or equivalent
- Broad training in International Relations and Comparative Politics
- Ability to teach introductory International Relations
- Ability to teach a course on international institutions
- Ability to teach at least one of: international law, American foreign policy, Latin American politics, European politics, or introductory research methods
- Willingness to teach a 3-1-3 load including the January Interim and to travel with students during Interim as needed
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, community outreach, liberal arts mission, scholarly research, and service to the college
- Use of inclusive pedagogical approaches that engage a diverse student community
What We Do
Wofford College is a private liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, dedicated to providing a high-quality undergraduate education.
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