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Department :
School of Public Affairs
Time Type : Full time
Full time
Job Description :
The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Academic Year 2025-26.
The position will be in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department is seeking American Politics scholars.
Applicants should hold a PhD in political science or government. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research.
The search is open regarding areas of substantive specialty, but the Department is especially interested in scholars whose research and teaching interests include American political institutions.
Most of all, the department seeks scholars who will further its goals of producing high impact research and providing innovative undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Applications are particularly welcome from scholars who can contribute to high visibility centers and research initiatives at American University, such as the Women and Politics Institute, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, Center for Data Science, and Center for Environmental Policy.
In addition to scholarship and teaching, all faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.
Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled, subject to on-going budgetary approvals.
The position begins on August 1, 2025. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion date by August 2025.
Salary and benefits are competitive, with an expected salary range of $90,000 to $110,000. Please submit applications via Workday.
Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, research and teaching narratives, and a writing sample.
Please contact Rachel Whelan, Faculty Coordinator, 202-885-6201 or spa [email protected] if you have any questions.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.
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Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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