• Postdoctoral Fellow in International Relations

    Hobart and William Smith Colleges (Geneva, NY)


    The International Relations Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position in European Politics, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of four courses per year.

     

    The successful candidate will be able to teach Introduction to Comparative Politics, in addition to an intermediate-level European politics course and a thematic course in a more specific area of their research expertise that might be cross-listed with other interdisciplinary programs. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, or a related field by August 2026, possess a strong research agenda, and a record of or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

    About HWS

    A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

     

    Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

     

    Applicants should submit a cover letter (including reflections on the candidate’s research and scholarly trajectory), curriculum vitae, writing sample, and teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom via Interfolio. Contact information for three confidential professional references should also be provided. We will give priority to applications received by January 31. The salary for this position is $45,333.

     

    Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]).

     

    The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.