Faculty Positions Available
The Department of Government and Foreign Affairs and the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in security studies at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will have research and teaching interests on topics including U.S. and international security, intelligence and cybersecurity, and the history and ethics of irregular warfare. Faculty teach in a 6-6-7 course rotation with six courses per year for two years and seven courses in the third year.
Hampden-Sydney College highly values the teacher/scholar model. Successful applicants will have a record of effective classroom teaching, a commitment to scholarly productivity, and a spirit for collaborative professional service to the broader College community. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or related field at the time of appointment; ABDs close to completion will be considered.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, sample syllabi research statement, and three letters of reference to Dr. Celia Carroll Jones, Chair, Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, Hampden-Sydney College via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025.
About Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1000 students. Founded in 1775, it has been in continuous operation making it the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Our beautiful 1300-acre campus is less than 7 miles from downtown Farmville, home to Longwood University and the Moton Museum, which is listed on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The campus is located 65 miles west of Richmond, 50 miles east of Lynchburg, and 75 miles south of Charlottesville, providing abundant cultural, recreational, and artistic resources.
Hampden-Sydney is one of four liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
The Annual Fire and Security Report includes campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report is provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Hampden-Sydney College Annual Security and Fire Report is available at: https://www.hsc.edu/public-safety-and-police A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Report and/or a copy of the Fire Log are maintained at the Hampden-Sydney College Department of Public Safety and Police and will be provided upon request.
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