Assistant Professor_Tenure-Track in Comparative Politics (AY) (Faculty)

Posting Summary

The Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, is hiring an assistant tenure-track professor whose research uses computational social science methodologies to study inequality and democracy in comparative settings.

The position will begin Sept 1, 2025, subject to availability of funding. A (, public policy, economics, data science) is required by Sept 1, 2025.

The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods.

This hire is part of a Chancellor’s cluster initiative on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which will hire 11 new faculty members, including 4 focused on computational social science, and create a cross-disciplinary scholarly community focused on the societal benefits and implications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

• Candidates should submit the following materials : (1) ; (2) cover letter; (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) writing sample;
• 6) diversity statement addressing ways in which their research, teaching, or service will contribute to Rutgers’s commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness (broadly construed);

7) names and email addresses of three references who can upload letters of recommendation. The materials should be uploaded to

As one of 34 public US institutions that belong to the Association of American Universities, Rutgers is among the leading research universities in the US and Canada.

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, with a historic commitment to diversity. The Political Science Department is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.

Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Review of applicants will begin on October 7, 2024, and continue until the job is filled.

All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0846 Posting Open Date 08 / 23 / 2024 Posting Close Date 11 / 30 / 2024 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience A (, public policy, economics, data science) is required by Sept 1, 2025.

The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods.

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods.

This hire is part of a Chancellor’s cluster initiative on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which will hire 11 new faculty members, including 4 focused on computational social science, and create a cross-disciplinary scholarly community focused on the societal benefits and implications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement