Patricia C. and Charles H. McGill III ‘63 Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies – Trinity College
Open Date: 1/27/2026
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Summary:
Trinity 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.
Qualifications:
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.
