About The Position

The Department of Political Science at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. We are interested in scholars at the full, associate, and advanced assistant professor levels. Successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills, and they should aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Requirements

  • PhD in Political Science or related field at the time of hiring

Nice To Haves

  • Scholars at the full, associate, and advanced assistant professor levels
  • Promising research agenda
  • Strong analytical and empirical skills
  • Aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education

Responsibilities

  • Conducting exceptional research
  • Securing external funding
  • Teaching graduate courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology, or Formal Theory
  • Teaching undergraduate courses that serve students in Global Affairs, Political Science, or Social Policy Analysis
  • Providing service to the department and university at levels consistent with rank

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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