Postdoctoral Fellow in International Relations
Company: Hobart William Smith Colleges
Location: Geneva
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The International Relations Department at Hobart and William
Smith Colleges invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship
position in European Politics, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a
full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of four courses
per year. The successful candidate will be able to teach
Introduction to Comparative Politics, in addition to an
intermediate-level European politics course and a thematic course
in a more specific area of their research expertise that might be
cross-listed with other interdisciplinary programs. Candidates for
this position should have a Ph.D. in Political Science,
International Relations, or a related field by August 2026, possess
a strong research agenda, and a record of or potential for
excellence in undergraduate teaching. About HWS A liberal arts and
sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for
consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and
fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their
futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and
scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished
by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in
the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and
communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into
discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie
interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond
graduation. Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows
faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the
banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity
teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA
DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs,
students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of
Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or
a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and
mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of
consequence.
Keywords: Hobart William Smith Colleges, Niagara Falls , Postdoctoral Fellow in International Relations, Education / Teaching , Geneva, New York
