Teacher-Scholar Post-Doctoral Fellow in Research Methods and American Politics/Comparative Politics, Department of Politics and International Affairs

Position description

The Department of Politics and International Affairs invites applications for a one-year Teacher-Scholar Post-doctoral Fellow position, beginning July 2026.

Qualifications: A PhD or ABD status in Political Science is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and be able to teach the department's Research Methods course as well as offer Introductory and/or Upper-level courses that complement the department's current offerings in American Politics or Comparative Politics.

Position Summary: This is a full-time position with a 2-2 course load. The teaching load for this position is designed to support candidates' ability to conduct and publish research in their area of expertise. Information about the Politics and International Affairs department is available at http://politics.wfu.edu/

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

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