2025-26 Visiting Assistant Professor International and Global Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor International and Global Studies

Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of International and Global Studies (IGS). This position is a 3-year contract. Responsibilities include a 6-course a year teaching load plus coordinating the International Film Series and programing related to the international curriculum. Field of expertise is open to any related IGS field with a preference for interdisciplinary social science and area expertise in Asia or Latin America. Foreign language skills are essential. Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering an inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions.

A selective, nationally ranked, undergraduate, liberal arts college in the Bloomington-Normal metro area, IWU currently serves approximately 1600 students. A successful applicant can expect to instruct 6 small classes of 15 to 35 students per year, including 1 section of Gateway Colloquia, our version of Freshman Seminar. IGS courses include general education courses at the 200-level such as Global Cinema, Intercultural Communication, and International Human Rights. More information about the International and Global Studies program, our students, and the IGS curriculum, can be found here: https://www.iwu.edu/international-studies/

This teaching position is a full time, nine month, on-campus, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include a health care plan, a retirement plan, considerable time off, and access to tuition programs for employees and dependents. The salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$60,000.00 as well as access to a full benefits package.  An overview of IWU benefits is viewable here: https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/current-employees.html

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file containing:

• a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position,
• a current curriculum vitae,
• a teaching philosophy,
• a copy of all academic transcripts, and
• the names and contact information of three professional references
• a separate document describing how their research, teaching, and/or service has provided preparation for contributing to IWU's commitment to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other matters of historical marginalization.

All materials and questions should be submitted to Dr. William Munro (Director, International and Global Studies Program), wmunro@iwu.edu, with the subject heading “Faculty position in International and Global Studies.” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed here: https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html