Graduate Employment Resources
The Graduate Employment Postings lists job opportunities and searches that are currently in the Political Science Fields. The following positions are listed by date of posting. These brief descriptions are followed by one or more links, leading to the full employment search description and when available, the university or employer posting the search.
The most extensive listing of jobs in political science is APSA’s eJobs. Interdisciplinary positions are often advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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October 10, 2024
Opportunity: ISGAP Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination, and Human Rights
Deadline: October 31, 2024
ISGAP announces the expansion of the ISGAP Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies, Discrimination, and Human Rights. The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Tel Aviv, now joins ISGAP as a valuable addition to our global fellowship programs, also in partnership with the Woolf Institute, and St. Edmunds College, University of Cambridge, and the Bronfman Center, New York University (NYU).
The Fellowship program trains young scholars, with an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary critical antisemitism studies, preparing scholars to map, decode, and combat antisemitism as it relates to complex global issues through rigorous research and strategic collaboration. The INSS fellowship focuses on key areas of interest such as Qatar’s global influence and its engagement with the Muslim Brotherhood, and Israel-United States relations as it relates to antisemitism and strategic challenges.
For more details and to apply, e-mail info@isgap.org with the subject line “ISGAP-INSS Fellowship“
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October 10, 2024
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa, Political Science (Comparative Politics)
Deadline: November 01, 2024
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Political Science seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in comparative politics, starting in Fall 2025. All areas of specialization within comparative politics are invited to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching address pressing global political issues such as democratization, political institutions, authoritarianism, regional studies, or comparative public policy. Primary teaching responsibilities will be undergraduate courses in comparative politics at the introductory and advanced levels, including courses in UNI’s general education program that serve as a gateway into the political science major. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related discipline required. ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 1, 2025. Other required qualifications include an ability to develop and teach a range of courses within comparative politics as well as occasional courses in international relations; a record of excellence in teaching; and a clear research agenda with a demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed publishable research. Ability to teach courses in one or more regions of the world (other than the Middle East) preferred.
To apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu. Applications received by 11/1/2024 will receive full consideration. Pre-employment background checks required. For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Peters, Professor and Department Head, at 319-273-2727 or via e-mail.
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October 09, 2024
Opportunity: Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy, Harvard University
Deadline: December 01, 2024
Harvard University’s Applied History Project with an opportunity for your graduate student cohort and recent alumni.
The Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy aims to help build the next generation of scholars who will bring professional history to bear on strategic studies and major issues of international affairs. The program supports resident pre- and post-doctoral historians, who are expected to complete a book, monograph, or other significant publication during their period of residence.
You can find more information and the application process here.
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October 08, 2024
Opportunity: multiple tenure-track faculty positions, University of Houston
The University of Houston has multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full professor rank. The positions are open with respect to subfield or specialty, but candidates should have extensive methodological skills, and demonstrated success in research and teaching. Given our departmental and campus strengths in state politics and public policy, we especially welcome these types of candidates.
University of Houston American politics application links:
• Job Description - Assistant Professor - American Public Policy (FAC003523)
• Job Description - Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor - American Politics (FAC003522)
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October 08, 2024
Opportunity: Ethnicity, Race & Migration graduate certificate program
Deadline: October 22, 2024
ER&M Graduate Certificate Information Meeting
82-90 Wall St, Rm 416
Lunch will be provided
The graduate certificate program for Ethnicity, Race & Migration is entering its third year and will admit a new cohort this fall!
The certificate is open to students already admitted to any of the PhD programs within the Arts and Sciences. Applications will open October 24 and close November 18. Detailed information about the application process can be found here.
If you think the graduate certificate in Ethnicity, Race & Migration might be for you, attend our information session on October 24 and/or reach out to the director of graduate studies at ermdgs@yale.edu.
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October 08, 2024
Opportunity: Call for Papers, Emerging Methodologists Workshop, Syracuse University
Deadline: October 21, 2024
The 2025 Emerging Methodologists Workshop (EMW) has issues a call for proposals. To be considered, please fill out the form here.
The EMW aims to foster a new generation of methodologists in the qualitative and multi-method research community. Advanced graduate students, post-docs, and junior faculty based at US institutions, who are from under-represented groups, and are developing a paper that focuses on methods for generating and/or analyzing qualitative data, or for multi-method research, are encouraged to submit a proposal to present their work at the EMW. Empirical papers do not qualify for presentation at the workshop.
Papers must fully focus on developing, critiquing, challenging, or enhancing a method for collecting, generating, or analyzing qualitative data, or a technique for multi-method research that is grounded in broadly positivist epistemological commitments. Work discussing the use of methods in a particular research setting that does not describe a methodological innovation or enhancement will not be considered. Work that focuses on methodological development that includes brief empirical examples is encouraged.
You can find more information on the EMW’s website: https://sigla.georgetown.domains/emworkshop/
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October 03, 2024
Opportunity: “United States-Japan Foundation Scholar” Dissertation Award
Deadline: June 15, 2025
The “United States-Japan Foundation Scholar” Dissertation Award is a new annual competition recognizing the best social sciences doctoral dissertation on Japan produced in the U.S.
A committee of distinguished Japan specialists will review dissertations nominated by social science deans and/or department heads of PhD-granting U.S.-based research universities. The Award committee will define social sciences broadly to include—but not be limited to— anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and related fields such as demography, finance, and global/regional studies. Applicants are not required to be U.S. citizens.
An honorarium of $2,500 will be awarded to the author of the dissertation that best uses Japanese sources and social science methods to provide fresh insights and innovative perspectives that have implications for Japan’s contemporary politics, economy, or social relations.
Nominations should be emailed to the USJF at scholars@us-jf.org and include a cover letter from the nominating university dean or department head that details the specific contributions made by the dissertation. Self-nominations will not be accepted. No more than two dissertations can be submitted by a single academic department.
Submit questions to scholars@us-jf.org.
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September 23, 2024
Opportunity: George Mason University Graduate Student Workshop: Introduction to the Economics of Religion
George Mason University, Arlington, VA
March 6-8, 2024
Deadline: November 17, 2024
This one-day workshop will allow a select group of graduate students to explore the interdisciplinary study of the economics of religion. Students will attend and participate in the ASREC conference, which will cover recent research in the field and offer practical guidance and access to resources through Q&A sessions. Applications should include a CV and your reason for applying. Apply here.
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September 20, 2024
Opportunity: Call for Papers, New England Political Science Association 2025 conference
Deadline: December 6th, 2024
The New England Political Science Association is soliciting paper proposals for the 2025 conference, which will be held on April 24-26. Please find more information here: https://www.newenglandpsa.org/cfp.
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September 17, 2024
Opportunity: William & Mary’s Global Innovation Challenge WMGIC x NATO
Deadline: October 25, 2024
The College of William & Mary’s Global Innovation Challenge, a hack-a-thon style case competition on disinformation and international development. WMGIC x NATO will be held on 1 November 2024 via Zoom, with teams of two to five tasked with designing and presenting an innovative solution to a specific global issue detailed in the case document. Teams have the choice to compete in streams focused on different disinformation challenges NATO faces, and the best teams will receive a $500 prize. Those interested in learning more can see our website at wmgic.org or register directly using this form.
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August 30, 2024
Opportunity: Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, University of Florida, Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education
Deadline: Open until filled
The University of Florida, Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education seeks to fills two positions - Assistant Professor (https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532477/assistant-professor) and Associate/Full Professor (https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532475/associatefull-professor).
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August 29, 2024
Opportunity: Research Fellow, Stanford Law School
Deadline: October 21, 2024
Assist faculty members at Stanford Law School conducting timely and policy relevant research in empirical social science, primarily economist Dr. John J. Donohue. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.
Please apply online at law.stanford.edu/research/sls-fellowships/empirical-research-fellowship. Make sure to upload each of the following:
- Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and which graduate degree(s), if any, you hope to pursue
- Current resume
- Transcript (unofficial version acceptable)
- Short academic writing sample, preferably empirical or social science-related
- Contact information for no fewer than two academic references who can attest to your academic research skills and for any additional references who can speak to your character and professional skills
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February 28, 2024
Opportunity: Fellowships, Belgian American Educational Foundation 2025-2026
Deadline: October 31, 2025
The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) encourages applications for fellowships
for advanced study or research during the academic year 2025-2026, at a Belgian university, a
Belgian institution of higher learning, or Belgian research institution.
The BAEF will award up to fourteen fellowships as outright non-renewable grants carrying a
personal stipend of
- $ 30,000 for Master’s or Ph.D. students
- $ 34,000 for Postdoctoral Fellows.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and fulfill one of the
following conditions:
- Plan to register for study at a Belgian graduate program: Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent
- professional degree while holding the BAEF fellowship.
- Be a registered student in a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree program in the United
- States at the time of application and plan applicable research in Belgium.
- Hold a Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent degree and plan research in Belgium.
Postdoctoral applicants should by July 1, 2025, have no more than 2 years of research experience since obtaining their Ph.D. degree.
Application forms can be downloaded from the BAEF website at: http://www.baef.us
In addition to a completed application form, applicants must furnish undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a brief autobiographical statement, a plan of study or research, and 3 letters of
recommendation.
Completed applications for the 2025-2026 fellowships must be submitted as electronic documents in pdf format attached to an email sent no later than October 31, 2025 to emile.boulpaep@yale.edu. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the recommenders separately to emile.boulpaep@yale.edu