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.

If you are interested in receiving notifications of opportunities as they come up, please fill out our online form.

09-29-2023
Opportunity: researcher/senior researcher, Research and Transfer Project Arms Control and Emerging Technologies
Deadline: October 18, 2023

Hamburg Arms Control is Hiring for a China Position

The “Research and Transfer Project Arms Control and Emerging Technologies” is looking for a researcher/senior researcher (m/f/d) in full-time for up to three years. The advertised position will focus on the study of China’s military rise, nuclear and conventional arms control and deterrence vis-à-vis China, and related global order and power dynamics.

Information and application process.

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09-29-2023
Opportunity: two-year postdoctoral fellowships, Northwestern University
Deadline: December 1, 2023

The Sexualities Project at Northwestern (SPAN) invites applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships in Sexuality Studies (social scientific approaches), to run from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work falls within one or more of the following fields: Black Studies, Anthropology, Communication Studies, History, Human Development and Social Policy, Linguistics, Performance Studies, Political Science, Religious Studies, or Sociology.

https://www.sexualities.northwestern.edu/funding-opportunities/postdoc-applications/

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09-28-2023
Opportunity: Data Scientist and Survey Analyst (Contractor, Project-based), Centre for the Governance of AI
Deadline: October 15, 2023

Centre for the Governance of AI is looking for a data scientist with strong python and/or R skills, experience with data analysis that meets academic standards, and a reliable foundation in statistical methods. The successful applicant will help analyse surveys on public and expert opinion on artificial intelligence and AI governance on a project-by-project basis. We welcome candidates who are completing or have completed a relevant degree or otherwise have experience in survey research and data analysis. If the first project is completed successfully, we hope to engage the data scientist contractor on a regular basis when survey results come in.

https://www.governance.ai/post/data-scientist-and-survey-analyst-contractor-project-based-open-position

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09-28-2023
Opportunity: 2 Year Data Science Postdoc at Harvard University
Deadline: October 30, 2023

Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is seeking applications for its flagship Harvard Data Science Postdoctoral Fellows Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. The normal duration of the Fellowship is two years. Fellows will receive a generous salary as well as an annual allocation for research and travel expenses.

We are looking for researchers whose interests are in data science, broadly construed, and including researchers with a primarily methodological focus as well as researchers who advance both methodology and application. Fellows will be provided with the opportunity to pursue their research agenda in an intellectually vibrant environment with ample mentorship. We are looking for independent researchers who will seek out collaborations with other fellows and with faculty across all schools of Harvard University.

Apply here.

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09-28-2023
Opportunity: 2-year postdoc, Copenhagen Business School
Deadline: October 30, 2023

We invite applications for a 2-year postdoc on the project “The Determinants and Consequences of Legislative Capacity” starting August 1st, 2024. The project is led by associate professors Florian M. Hollenbach (CBS) and David Fortunato (UCSD) and funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The postdoc will be based at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB) at the Copenhagen Business School. It is a 100% research postdoc—there are no teaching requirements. It is our hope that the postdoc will coauthor with the project leaders and develop publications related to the project.

https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs/vacant-positions/postdoc-in-business-and-government-copenhagen-business-school-2-years

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09-28-2023
Opprtunity: Associate Professor, UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Deadline: October 15, 2023

The UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for the Norman Royall Endowed Professor or Associate Professor with expertise in political communication and quantitative methods, data science, or data analytics research. This is a full-time appointment with rank commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in the research and teaching mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences including securing extramural research funding, working collaboratively with counterparts in data science and analytics across campus, and teaching courses related to political communication and data science in the Political Science, Communication, and Journalism programs.

In support of our goals to be a workplace of choice and a national leader in research and scholarship, UMKC strives to assure that all individuals appointed to endowed chairs and professorships are outstanding leaders in scholarship, teaching, and service. Applicants for this endowed position are encouraged to review UMKC’s Guidelines for Evaluation of Endowed Chairs and Professors here.

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09-25-2023
Opportunity: Global China Fellows Program, Global China Initiative
Deadline: December 15, 2023

The Global China Initiative (GCI) advances policy-oriented research on China’s overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions in order to enable financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. GCI research is streamlined into four areas of focus: data analysis for transparency and accountability (DATA); forestry, agriculture, Indigenous rights and the Belt and Road Initiative (FAIR-BRI); energy and climate; and China and the international economic order.

The Global China Fellows recruits and supports Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellows from around the world to engage in policy-oriented research and commentary on China’s role in shaping global affairs. In addition to receiving support for their research, fellows contribute to research projects, research seminars and policy engagement.

The majority of the fellowships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fellows will receive a competitive stipend and modest funding for data collection and/or fieldwork and potentially be eligible for reimbursement for relocation expenses. Fellows are expected to complete their fellowship in-person at Boston University.

Description and application process.

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09-26-2023
Opportunity: 3 MA Required, 2 PhD Required, Air Command and Staff College, Security Studies & Organizational Leadership
Deadline: 10-16-2023

Professor of Military & Security Studies (Master’s required) – 2 Vacancies - close 16 Oct:
USAJOBS Control Number: 747978500

Professor of Organizational Leadership (Master’s degree) – 1 Vacancy - close 16 Oct:
USAJOBS Control Number: 747982800

Professor of Military and Security Studies (PhD required) – 2 Vacancies - close 11 Oct:
USAJOBS Control Number: 745805300

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09-25-2023
Opportunity: assistant professor, University of Connecticut
Deadline: 10-15-2023

UConn is hiring an assistant professor in U.S. state and local politics this year. The search is otherwise open in terms of emphasis.

Please see https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/497861/assistant-professor-in-american-politics

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09-25-2023
Opportunity: multiple appointments at the senior level in the Department of Political Science and the Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University
Deadline: October 15, 2023

For this search, we are interested in candidates whose focus is in the fields of Comparative Politics, Political Comparative Economy, Political Economy, and/or International Relations.

Full position description and requirements.http://apply.interfolio.com/131556

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2023-09-21
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh
Deadline: 10-01-23

The University of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh is searching for an Assistant Professor in the tenure stream with expertise in International Security.

The successful candidate will have both research and teaching interests related to international security. We conceive of international security broadly: potential areas of focus within this policy area include but are not limited to, alliances and international organizations, arms control, diplomacy, economics and security, foreign policy, national security policymaking, proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction, and technology and security. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement the existing strengths of the School. Applications from candidates with specific regional expertise are especially welcome.

Description and application procedures here.

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2023-09-19
Opportunity: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (multiple positions available), University of Birmingham, School of Government
Deadline: various

The School of Government at the University of Birmingham is undertaking a transformative expansion with 9 faculty positions across comparative politics, public policy and administration, international relations, computational methods, and international development.

Underpinning the “Global Top 50” initiative of the University of Birmingham, this expansion supports the school’s strategic vision to lead world-class, interdisciplinary research advancing understanding of politics, governance, and sustainable development worldwide. It will also enable significant growth in educational programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels.

Opportunities exist at multiple levels in the following fields:

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2023-09-19
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University, Department of Political Science
Deadline: 10-13-23

The Department of Political Science at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American politics. This position would begin in Fall 2024. The department is interested in applicants with expertise in political behavior, political parties, judicial politics, or a closely related substantive area. Successful candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated research excellence. Advanced skills in quantitative methods and/or experiments in addition to an established track record of graduate student collaboration and mentoring are highly desirable.

Job posting.
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2023-09-18
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Indiana University-Bloomington, Department of Political Science
Deadline: 10-15-23

Department of Political Science at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the field of quantitative political methodology, beginning August of 2024. Our goal is to hire the strongest candidate available who is doing interesting and important scholarship on questions of quantitative political methodology broadly defined and who can contribute to the campus’s strengths in social science methodology more generally, especially in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. This thematic focus may be approached from any subfield or combination of subfields such as American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

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2023-09-15
Opportunity: Assistant Penn State University, Professor, Social Science Research Institute
Deadline: 10-15-23

Penn State is hiring an Assistant Professor in American Politics. The position will be joint with the University’s Social Science Research Institute. We’re looking for candidates who focus their research and teaching on social inequity and/or health or wellbeing widely defined. We welcome applications from scholars whose work focuses on race or ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental health, and/or political voice and representation. Candidates whose research addresses critical social problems and shows evidence of, or potential for, interdisciplinary collaborations across disciplinary lines are particularly desired. We particularly welcome scholars who build on existing departmental strengths.

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2023-09-15
Opportunity: Fellowship, David A. Winston Health Policy
Deadline: 10-16-23

The David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship is to provide a unique opportunity for students of health policy to learn about the political system through direct exposure to the role of public and private sectors in health policy development. The Fellowship is a twelve-month postgraduate program in Washington, DC. The first portion of the year is a planned rotation of at least three months during which the program gives the Fellows the advantage of the Board’s judgment experience, and political access, as well as an opportunity for personal initiative and exploration of specific healthcare issues. The Fellows will have appointments to interact with many key public and private sector leaders in healthcare.
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2023-09-15
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, Penn State University, Institute for Computational and Data Sciences

The Department of Political Science and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences at the Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, USA, invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Political Science and Social Data Analytics to begin in Fall 2024 for faculty whose substantive research interests on politics are informed by, or inform the development of, innovative quantitative, statistical, data-intensive, or computationally-intensive techniques.
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2023-09-15
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, Washington University, Department of Statistics and Data Science
Deadline: 02-29-24

The new Department of Statistics and Data Science at Washington University in St. Louis has multiple openings for tenure-track positions at all ranks, including applicants for Assistant Professor, to begin in 2024.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should apply on Job ID# 22978. A Ph.D. in Statistics or a relevant field in data science is required. Candidates with expertise and interests in emerging areas of statistics and data science, including but not limited to causal inference, statistical learning and artificial intelligence, and social data science, are welcome.

Candidates for Associate and Full Professor should apply on Job ID# 22979. A Ph.D. in Statistics or a relevant field in data science is required. Candidates with expertise and interests in emerging areas of statistics and data science, including but not limited to causal inference, statistical learning and artificial intelligence, and social data science, are welcome.
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2023-09-15
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Macalester College, Department of Political Science
Deadline: 10-01-23

The Department of Political Science seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2024. We invite applications from International Relations scholars with a primary teaching and research emphasis in the subfield of global political economy. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate curriculum by teaching Foundations of International Relations, an intermediate-level course on global political economy and electives in at least one of the following additional areas: postcolonial studies; critical international theory; Indigenous international relations; the international politics of migration; race and international relations; Global IR; or non-Western European approaches to international relations. Job Posting here.
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2023-09-14
Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor, Rutgers University, Political Science Department
Deadline: 09-30-23

The Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, anticipates hiring a comparative politics scholar (Assistant or Associate rank) whose research focuses on the Global South (South Asia, Africa, or Latin America). The ideal candidate would have strong methodological skills and would be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on the politics of specific regions of the Global South, introduction to comparative politics (both undergraduate and graduate), and other courses in the field of comparative politics related to their research expertise. See full posting here.
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2023-09-14
Opportunity: postdoc lecturer/researcher and three doctoral student/teaching assistants, University of Geneva, Global Studies Institute
Deadline: 09-30-23

The Department or Political Science and International Relations and the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva welcome applications for one postdoc lecturer/researcher position for 5 years starting 01-01-2024 and three doctoral student/teaching assistant positions for 5 years starting 01-02-2024.

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2023-09-12
Opportunity: Lecturer, UMASS Amherst, Social & Behavioral Science

The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a position as a Lecturer in Computational Social Science. This is a full-time, one-year position, with the expectation of reappointment contingent upon funding and the candidate’s performance. This is an academic year appointment, and the preferred start date is September 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will be expected to offer three unique in-person, online, or multimodal courses each year (6 total sections), including one of the four DACSS core courses covering topics in data science, quantitative analysis, research design, and data visualization; and at least one technical elective covering topics such as text, networks, machine learning, surveys, experiments, simulations, and advanced quantitative analysis. All courses will be taught with guidance from a tenured or tenure track UMass faculty mentor; extensive course preparation is not required.

Full description.

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: Call for Applications, Residential Fellowships, Institute For Advanced Study, School of Social Science
Deadline: October 15, 2023

Open to junior and senior scholars pursuing research in the social sciences and related disciplines.

Applicants may apply for the theme described below or on the basis of other projects.

https://www.ias.edu/sss/sss-fellowships

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, American University, School of International Service, Department of Politics, Governance and Economics

The Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024.

Candidates conducting innovative international affairs research in the fields of international or comparative politics, economics, and/or governance are encouraged to apply. The Department particularly welcomes candidates with area or regional expertise, and a strong quantitative foundation in both teaching and research.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working in a multidisciplinary school that includes political scientists, geographers, sociologists, anthropologists, economists, and international relations scholars. Preference will be given to applicants whose work is theoretically grounded, empirically tested, and policy relevant.

Job Description and application process.

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: Research Associate, Crowd Counting Consortium, Harvard University, Kennedy School

The Research Associate supports a dynamic portfolio of research, writing, and dissemination activities for the Nonviolent Action Lab’s Crowd Counting Consortium. CCC is a multi-year collaboration between HKS Professor Erica Chenoweth and Professor Jeremy Pressman of the University of Connecticut to produce and disseminate up-to-date data on political mobilization and police response in the United States for use by researchers, journalists, and activists. Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of data collection and analysis, exceptional project management skills, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collaboration.

Position description and application process.

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal, Department of Political Science
Deadline: October 13, 2023

The Department of Political Science at the Université de Montréal seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Political and Social Data Science.

UdeM Professors are expected to teach in French in the short/medium run, and the university offers tutoring and classes to help.

Applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted by email to the Department Chair, Frédéric Mérand.

A cover letter / application must include in the cover letter one of the following statements: “I am a citizen/permanent resident of Canada.” or “I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.” Include…

Your curriculum vitæ;
Three recent publications;
Three letters of recommendation are also to be sent directly to the Department Chair by the referee

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: full-time and summer intern positions, Yale University Swensen Fellows in Strategic Analysis program
Deadline: October 02, 2023

Yale’s Office of Strategic Analysis is currently hiring for full-time and summer intern positions.

Would you like to learn the skills of a top-tier strategy consultant, while working in service of a client you know and love: Yale University? If so, we invite you to apply for the Yale University Swensen Fellows in Strategic Analysis program. Positions are currently available for full-time fellowships and summer internships to begin work in Summer 2024. As a Swensen Fellow, you would work on the most complex strategic challenges facing Yale and help University leaders to make decisions that advance Yale’s mission. You would work on a broad spectrum of topics including: defining and measuring excellence, setting priorities, improving performance, and allocating resources across the units that comprise Yale.

Please see our website for more information on the position, desired profile, and application instructions.

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2023-09-08
Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy/Political Theory, Loyola University
Deadline: October 02, 2023

The Department of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy/Political Theory to begin July 2024. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a 3-3 load (reduced to 2-3 in the first year); sustain ongoing scholarship and publication; and engage in service, including advising majors. Specific teaching requirements are that the applicant offer courses in classical and/or modern political theory; an introductory course in “Politics”; and occasional special seminars in the Honors Program and first-year Messina program, or other interdisciplinary programs. The Department values an intentional approach to teaching and welcomes courses that take thematic, question-driven, or problem-based approaches.

https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/6877

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2023-09-07
Opportunity: Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), National Science Foundation
Deadline: October 16, 2023

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000.

https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program-grfp
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2023-09-07
Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Texas State, Department of Political Science
Deadline: October 16, 2023

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to teach required and elective graduate and undergraduate courses. The department awards the bachelor’s degree and the master of arts degree. All positions are subject to availability of funds. Online submission of all application materials is required through the university’s application portal, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42758.

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2023-09-07
Opportunity: Assistant Professor, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs/Political Science Department
Deadline: October 02, 2023

The Elliott School of International Affairs/Political Science Department at George Washington is conducting a search this fall for an Assistant Professor specifically in security studies. Note that while the position is technically in the Elliott School, we are searching for a Political Scientist, and the School essentially delegates faculty searches to the departments. Interviews will be conducted in the PolSci department, which will select its preferred applicant to recommend to the Dean of the Elliott School. Faculty members on Elliott School lines are jointly appointed in the School and the Department, so they are full members of both. Teaching duties are roughly divided between the two, although many classes at the undergraduate and Master’s level are cross-listed.

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/104830
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2023-09-06
Opportunity: assistant or associate professor, University of Virginia, Department of Politics
Deadline: October 09, 2023

The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position for a scholar who studies democracy, race, and U.S. politics.

Details on the position and the link to apply are here: https://apply.interfolio.com/129311. Please feel free to contact Jennifer Lawless, chair of the search committee or Department Chair, if you have any questions about the position.
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2023-09-06
Opportunity: Call for Papers, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Government, Emerging Scholars Conference in Public Law.
Deadline: November 03, 2023

Public Law graduate students in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin announce the first Emerging Scholars Conference in Public Law. This is the successor to the Graduate Student Conference in Public Law.

The conference will be held in person on February 29 - March 1, 2024 in Austin, TX. We are now accepting papers for submission for the conference from current graduate students and early-career scholars. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 3rd at 11:59 PM.

Submissions can be sent through the attached Google form at: https://forms.gle/zir735YRamxs9vja6. If you have any questions, please respond to this email or email us at utpubliclawconference@gmail.com.
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2023-09-05
Opportunity: quantitative social science (all ranks), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Deadline: November 01, 2023

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is hiring in quantitative social science (open rank). See full description and application procedure here.

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2023-09-05
Opportunity: Assistant Professor and Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Emory University, Department of Political Science
Deadline: October 29, 2023

The Department of Political Science at Emory University is conducting two faculty searches this academic year.

Assistant Professor–International Relations. We are recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Relations to begin August 2024. All applications should be submitted electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/130947. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 29, when we will begin review of applications. All applications received by October 29, 2023 will be given full consideration.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Comparative Politics. We are recruiting for an open rank position in Comparative Politics. All applications should be submitted electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/130944. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 29, when we will begin review of applications. All applications received by October 29, 2023 will be given full consideration.

Please contact Michelle Brown, Department Program Coordinator if you have questions about the application process.