DARTMOUTH COLLEGE SEEKS VISITING PROFESSOR FROM ISRAEL
The Department of Government at Dartmouth College invites applications for a Visiting Professor from Israel to conduct research and teach in the department during the 2027–28 academic year. Candidates who are pursing research and teaching related to Israel’s domestic politics or foreign/security relations, broadly construed, are particularly encouraged to apply.
https://apply.interfolio.com/189754
The appointment is for 1 or 2 terms during any of Dartmouth’s four 10-week quarters. The successful candidate will teach 1 undergraduate course, related to Israeli politics, for each academic term in residence. Ideally applicants will have experience teaching a version of the proposed course. The visiting professor will also give a public lecture while at Dartmouth.
Questions about the position may be addressed to Professor Jeffrey Friedman, at jeffrey.a.friedman@dartmouth.edu.
Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field.
Applicants must have a research/teaching position at an Israeli university. Former practitioners without a doctorate but with relevant research and teaching experience may be considered.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Application Instructions
Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio:
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae,
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (eg: evaluations and/or syllabi),
4. Statement of research plans,
5. One (1) writing sample.
The cover letter should indicate whether the candidate proposes to spend 1 or 2 terms in residence at Dartmouth, or whether they are open to both options. Review of applications will begin September 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.