American Politics, Senior Rank Faculty Position in Political Science

Stanford University Department of Computer Science; Stanford (CA); In loco; USD 186.558 - 373.117; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Stanford University’s Department of Political Science invites applications for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in American Politics. The successful candidate will teach and mentor at both graduate and undergraduate levels while maintaining a world-class research program.

The appointment begins Sept 1, 2027, with competitive salary ranges and a commitment to an open academic environment.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in political science or related field.
• Proven ability to maintain a world-class research program and teach/mentor.
• Commitment to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Mansioni

• Teach and advise students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Maintain and expand a world-class research program.
• Contribute to department service and mentoring of colleagues.

Conoscenze

Teaching

Mentoring

Research leadership

Formazione

Ph.D. in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

American Politics, Senior Rank Faculty Position in Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Stanford University seeks applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The preferred area of specialty is American Politics. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to maintain a world‑class research program and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
• a research and teaching statement (no more than three single‑spaced pages)
• Teaching evaluations

The Department of Political Science, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The salary range for this position is $186,558-373,117 for the academic year 2026‑27:

Associate Professor: $186,558 - $234,531
Professor: $266,512 - $373,117

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Political Science may be found at https://politicalscience.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Natalie Badalov, Faculty Affairs Coordinator, [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin on September 1st, 2026; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].