Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Political Philosophy Job at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA

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  • Claremont McKenna College
  • Claremont, CA

Job Description

The Department of Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track professorship in Political Philosophy. The position will begin on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in Political Science by the time of the appointment. The department is interested in candidates whose scholarship and teaching focus on the moral and ethical foundations of liberal democracy. Research and teaching topics of particular interest include the grounding of rights and republican government, studies of the works of central figures of classical and modern political philosophy, political rhetoric, and statesmanship.

The ideal candidate will also be a teacher-scholar who can contribute to CMCs Open Academy Initiative , which embodies the Colleges foundational commitment to freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

The teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to maintain an active, high quality research program and to maintain the highest standards of excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will teach courses in their area of expertise, including one introductory course a year.

Given the Colleges commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:

$110,000 - $210,000 per year

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidates ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references; an email will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.

Complete applications, including letters of recommendation, will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2025. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews may be conducted via Zoom.

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.
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