Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Job Posting Title

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science



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Job Description

The Political Science Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in political theory beginning in Fall 2025. We seek a scholar trained in comparative political theory with a particular interest in candidates whose research focuses on non-Western theorists or texts. Substantive areas of expertise could include the political theory of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, South or East Asia; indigenous political thought; or environmental political theory and climate justice. Candidates should have received their Ph.D. within the last five years (ABD considered) of the time of appointment. For both years, the Fellow will teach one course each semester. The Fellow will also be expected to mentor students and participate in programming for the Political Science Department, in consultation with the department chair.


Applications should be submitted online through the college's career application website ( https://www.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers ). Please submit the following: a letter of application, a C.V., and a writing sample (not to exceed 40 pages). Reference letters are not required at the time of application, but may be requested. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, beginning on November 1st. This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW).


Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.



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Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)



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Full time



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Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum
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