Full Professor, Department of Political Science

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a distinguished scholar whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor, have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, and have an established track record of securing external funding.

Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance.

The Department of Political Science at UW-Madison is highly rated and is a leader in its field. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. Madison as a city is consistently ranked at the top of the best places to live in the U.S. It offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools, and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

• Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor
• Have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics
• Have an established track record of securing external funding
• Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with an excellent publication record or a productive research program with strong publishing potential are encouraged to apply
• The successful candidate will demonstrate fostering or the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes
• Mentor students
• Conduct scholarly research
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally
• Advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring
• Contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community
• Proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees