Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III '63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies

Posting DetailsPosition InformationTitlePatricia C. and Charles H. McGill III '63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International StudiesTenure Track or Non Tenure TrackNon Tenure TrackFaculty RankAssistant ProfessorOpen Date01/27/2026Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFull or Part TimeFull TimePosition SummaryTrinity College's International Studies Program invites applicants for the Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III '63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies for academic years 2026-2028. This fellowship is a two-year appointment for a recent Ph.D. (within the past five years) who has either received a bachelor's degree or lived for a substantial period in Africa, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Studies Program offers six interdisciplinary undergraduate majors: Global Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, Middle East Studies, and Russian and Eurasian Studies.The successful candidate will be expected to teach three classes per year, including "INTS 207: Global South" and deliver a public research lecture in the spring semester of the second year. At least one course per year should contribute to our Global Studies major by addressing a topic of transnational significance from an interdisciplinary perspective.Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.QualificationsThis fellowship is a two-year appointment for a recent Ph.D. (within the past five years) who has either received a bachelor's degree or lived for a substantial period in Africa, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Studies Program offers six interdisciplinary undergraduate majors: Global Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, Middle East Studies, and Russian and Eurasian Studies.CompensationCompetitive salary and benefits.Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit a letter of application, a CV, a sample of scholarly writing, and contact information for at least two individuals who will write letters of reference. Your letter of application should address how your teaching will engage the diverse student body at Trinity College. Review of application materials will begin on February 18, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Seth Markle, director of International Studies, at smarkle@trincoll.edu.Applicants are asked to list contact information for two reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the reference letter writer must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer. We recommend letting your recommenders know ahead of time so that they will be ready to upload their letters when they receive the automatic email.Posting NumberF00292Quick Link