Assistant Professor, Political Science

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department seeks scholars whose research and teaching focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology, including causal inference. Relevant research and teaching areas include 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 with a promising research agenda focused on AI and political science, and show potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Promise for securing external research funding is also desirable. This position will involve resident and online teaching, as well as normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is four courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Duties will encompass a combination of teaching, research, and service, tailored to the candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by the appointment date.
Demonstrated ability as a researcher.
Promising research agenda with a focus on artificial intelligence and political science.
Potential for excellence in instruction and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology, including causal inference.
Ability to teach courses related to artificial intelligence and politics.

Nice To Haves

Promise for securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in political methodology, including causal inference.
Conducting research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics.
Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Securing external research funding.
Resident and online teaching.
Normal university service.
Performing duties involving teaching, research, and service based on qualifications.