What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Government position at Hamilton College?
The Government Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in American politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests center on judicial politics, law and politics, public law, and/or American political development with a focus on the law, courts, or constitutional development. We are open to quantitative, qualitative, and historical approaches to the study of the courts, the judiciary, and law and politics. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter, including an introductory course in American politics, an upper-level course in constitutional law, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $100,360. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability, graduate transcript, and letters of reference via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/189867.
Our review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Heather Sullivan, Search Committee Chair, at hasulliv@hamilton.edu.
**To schedule an informational interview at APSA 2026, please email Prof. Annabelle Hutchinson at ahutchin@hamilton.edu.
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $100,360. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability, graduate transcript, and letters of reference via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/189867.
Our review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Heather Sullivan, Search Committee Chair, at hasulliv@hamilton.edu.
**To schedule an informational interview at APSA 2026, please email Prof. Annabelle Hutchinson at ahutchin@hamilton.edu.
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.
Salary : $94,500 - $100,360