Job Description
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
School of Arts and Sciences
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department: Political Science
Qualifications: PhD in Political Science, broad expertise in American policy and politics and methodology.
Position Description: The department seeks a visiting assistant professor for the 2026-2027 academic year, who can teach 4 courses per semester in American public policy and/or politics and can teach • quantitative or qualitative methods (both preferred).
Start Date: August 2026
To apply: Please upload a cover letter, CV, copies of all graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the contact information for 3 references into Jazz HR at Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science - Eastern CT State University - Career Page
Compensation and Employee Benefits: The Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
For more information, please visit: Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern .
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu .
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours