Assistant Professor - Political Science

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science to begin Spring 2027. The successful candidate will focus on Race and Ethnic Politics within American Politics and teach undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. courses.

The department seeks an active scholar who will contribute to research productivity and participate in teaching across modalities on the Atlanta campus. Review of applications begins soon.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field by appointment time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of race/ethnic politics through graduate education, dissertation research, or prior scholarly work.
• Ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in political science, race/ethnic politics, statistics, research methods, or related topics as evidenced in a teaching statement, course materials for past or future courses, and/or a teaching portfolio.
• Evidence of research productivity in race/ethnic politics or a related subfield, such as manuscripts under review, conference papers, peer-reviewed publications, and/or grant-seeking activity.

Responsibilities

• Workload Distribution: 40% Teaching, 40% Research, and 20% Service.
• Percentage Of Time: 100%

Skills

Race/Ethnic Politics

Teaching

Research productivity

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

Job description

Position Information

• Posting Number: F00565P
• Classification Title: Assistant Professor
• Position Title: Assistant Professor - Political Science
• GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundationhttps:>, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
• Department: Political Science
• College: College of Arts & Sciences
• Campus: Atlanta
• Position Type: Full Time Faculty
• Posting Type: Internal/External
• About the Department: The Department of Political Science at Georgia State University is a top-ranked department serving a student body and advancing innovative teaching and research. https://politicalscience.gsu.edu
• Position Description: The Department of Political Science at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2027. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on Race and Ethnic Politics within the subfield of American Politics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach courses in Race and Ethnic politics at the undergraduate, M.A., and PhD levels, aswell as other courses in their area of expertise.
• Required Education: A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by time of appointment
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge of race/ethnic politics through graduate education, dissertation research, or prior scholarly work.
• Ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in political science, race/ethnic politics, statistics, research methods, or related topics as evidenced in a teaching statement, course materials for past or future courses, and/or a teaching portfolio.
• Evidence of research productivity in race/ethnic politics or a related subfield, such as manuscripts under review, conference papers, peer-reviewed publications, and/or grant-seeking activity.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Work Hours: Position may require non-standard hours of various teaching modalities, including day, evening, face-to-face, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or other campus locations.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Search Chair Contact info: Dr. Amy Steigerwalt [e-mail]
• Departmental contact for assistance: Dr. Amy Steigerwalt [e-mail]

Job Duties

• Workload Distribution: The position's responsibilities are allocated as follows: 40% Teaching, 40% Research, and 20% Service.
• Percentage Of Time: 100%

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Open Date: 09/14/2026
• Review of Applications Begins: 09/28/2026
• Close Date: 10/24/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

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