Assistant Professor, Political Science

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science, focusing on AI and politics. The position involves both resident and online teaching with a four-course load and active research, mentoring, and service.

Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science or a related field by the appointment date. Excellence in teaching and potential for external funding are desirable attributes for candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or related field by appointment date.
• Research focus on AI in politics.
• Promising instruction and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Desirable external funding potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic year.
• Balance teaching, research and service; onsite and online instruction.
• Develop courses in AI and political methodology.
• Mentor students and contribute to department goals.

Skills

AI & politics research

Teaching (undergrad & grad)

Course development

Education

PhD in Political Science or related field

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department invites applications from scholars in any political science subfield whose research and teaching examine the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics and who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology, including causal inference. Relevant areas of research and teaching include, but are not limited to, the uses of AI by governments, politicians, or candidates; the effects of AI on political institutions, disinformation, public discourse, or political behavior; the regulation of AI technologies; the political economy or geopolitics of AI; the role of AI in political violence and its effects on democracy; or the development of social science methodologies related to artificial intelligence.

The Assistant Professor will have demonstrated ability as a researcher and a promising research agenda with a focus on artificial intelligence and political science. The candidate should show potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Promise for securing external research funding is also desirable.

This position will include resident and online teaching and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.

A Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is required by the appointment date.

Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand will continue until an applicant is selected. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, a writing sample, and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to Paige McCarthy, Assistant to the Head of Political Science ([e-mail]).

Visit our website at https://polisci.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our department.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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