Tenure-Track Professor in Government

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Department of Government in Cambridge invites applications for a tenure-track professorship in Government beginning July 1, 2027. The appointment will involve teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and will be open across subfields.

Candidates with interests in American Politics or International Relations and who can advance research and pedagogy in quantitative methods or formal theory are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Political Science, Government or related discipline required by start date.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and advising is desired.
• Open with respect to subfield; interests in American Politics and International Relations; quantitative methods or formal theory.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Government.
• Contribute to research and pedagogy in quantitative methods or formal theory.
• Advance the department's scholarly mission and mentorship.

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree in Political Science, Government or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Government seeks to appoint a tenure-trackprofessor in Government. The appointment is expected to begin onJuly 1, 2027. The tenure-track professor will be responsible forteaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The search isopen with respect to subfield, with particular interests inAmerican Politics and International Relations, as well as scholarswho can advance research and pedagogy in quantitative methods orformal theory.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree in PoliticalScience, Government or related discipline required by the time theappointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong commitment toteaching and advising is desired.

Applications must be submitted no later than September 20,2026.

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