Assistant or Associate Professor - Women and Politics Institute

American University•Washington, DC

11d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Academic Year 2027-2028. The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department is seeking a scholar to serve as the Research Director of the Women & Politics Institute. Applicants should hold a PhD in political science or government. Candidates must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. The Department is looking for scholars whose research and teaching interests focus on women and politics and who will further its goals of producing high impact research and providing innovative undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to scholarship and teaching, all faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Additionally, the department is seeking a scholar to serve as the Research Director of the Women & Politics Institute. Founded in 2000, the Women & Politics Institute is one of the nation’s leading centers for political leadership training and scholarly research with a focus on how to engage effectively in the political process. The Institute offers graduate and undergraduate certificates in Women, Policy, and Political Leadership, provides a training program for those interested in running for office or leading a political campaign, and facilitates research to understand the challenges faced in politics in the U.S.