Tenure Track Position in American Politics
About The Position
Bucknell University’s Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Politics beginning in the fall semester of 2027. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level. We seek candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests center on American politics with a focus on political parties, interest groups, and/or political communications and media. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a core course in American politics, a course in either qualitative or quantitative methods, and other American politics courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the department’s commitment to inclusive practices and academic excellence. Evidence of teaching experience and excellence as well as the promise of being a productive scholar are critically important. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters. By the start date of the position, candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Political Science with a sub-field specialization in American politics. Outstanding candidates in the final stages of their dissertation will be considered but must complete their degree in their first year at Bucknell in order to continue employment after the first year.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Political Science with a sub-field specialization in American politics (expected by start date, or completed within the first year for outstanding candidates in the final stages of their dissertation)
- Evidence of teaching experience and excellence
- Promise of being a productive scholar
Nice To Haves
- Scholarly and teaching interests centered on American politics with a focus on political parties, interest groups, and/or political communications and media
- Teaching and research that contribute to the department’s commitment to inclusive practices and academic excellence
Responsibilities
- Teach a core course in American politics
- Teach a course in either qualitative or quantitative methods
- Teach other American politics courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- 10% employer contribution to retirement plan
- Tuition remission for themselves
- Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time faculty/staff)
- Tuition programs for children (for full-time faculty/staff)
- Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
