Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust and validated by a balanced budget and positive bond ratings.
Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary, and greenhouses.
The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.
When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions, and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints who would strengthen the College.
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Classification: Full-time, non-benefits eligible, non-tenure track faculty position
Reports To: Social Sciences and Humanities Division Head
Job Summary/Objective:
Sweet Briar College invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure-track position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, beginning in Fall 2025. We seek candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Political Science and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and possess an active and ongoing research agenda.
The successful candidate will have broad teaching interests in American politics and be prepared to offer courses such as the American Presidency and Congress, Campaigns and Elections, and Conservative Political Thought. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester (3:3).
We are looking for an engaged teacher-scholar who is eager to contribute to the development of the Political Science program, willing to collaborate across disciplines, and mentor students pursuing careers in public service, law, and academia. A demonstrated commitment to working closely with undergraduate students on independent research is especially valued.
