Assistant Professor, Political Science, Comparative Global South [R0153347]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Politics, with a focus on the Global South. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research, and mentor students while contributing to the department's scholarly mission.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate potential for high-quality research and teaching, and will contribute to building an inclusive environment in

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Political Science or related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics.
• Engage in research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Contribute to the department's course offerings in political methodology.

Education

PhD in Political Science

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Political Science, Comparative Global South [R0153347].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for one full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Politics, to commence Fall 2027. We seek candidates who specialize in topics related to the Global South or developing countries.

Strong candidates will have the potential for excellence in both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics, engage in research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly publications, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service at the department, college, and university levels. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's course offerings in political methodology, at the undergraduate or graduate level, is desirable. Potential to obtain external research funding will be considered a plus.

The department is interested in candidates whose research, teaching, or service experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to creating an inclusive environment in higher education. The department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Political Science.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires an earned doctorate in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the