Associate or Full Professor in Comparative Politics

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites applications from outstanding political scientists specializing in comparative politics for a tenured appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor. The department seeks scholars studying topics such as political institutions, comparative political economy, conflict and violence, and political behavior. Successful candidates will have an excellent research record and contribute to undergraduate and graduate training in comparative politics. Candidates with competencies that could support graduate training in quantitative methods, formal theory, or other methods should indicate them. The position will also support the Arts and Science Core curriculum. The appointment will begin Fall 2027. Salary and benefits are described as highly competitive.

Requirements

  • Specialization in comparative politics.
  • An excellent record of research.
  • Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate training in comparative politics.

Nice To Haves

  • Competencies to assist in graduate training in quantitative methods, formal theory, or other methods.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to undergraduate and graduate training in comparative politics.
  • Support the Arts and Science Core curriculum.
  • Potentially assist in graduate training in quantitative methods, formal theory, or other methods, depending on the candidate's competencies.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive benefits.
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