Tenure-Track Position in Political Science

The Division of Political Studies at the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE, MX), Mexico City, invites applications for a tenure-track position in political science at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. This position is subject to budgetary approval. 

We seek candidates working on Political Behavior or Comparative Politics. Research topics may include, but are not limited to electoral behavior, public opinion, political participation, judicial politics, democratic accountability, democratization and democratic backsliding, and political communication. We welcome applications from scholars using a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches. 

CIDE is a public research center committed to cutting-edge social science research and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The Division of Political Studies is a collegial and active research community whose faculty regularly publish in leading international journals. 

Successful candidates will be expected to conduct original research and publish in leading international academic journals and presses, teach at least one course per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level, and contribute to the intellectual life of the Division and the institution. 

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to politics.jobs@cide.edu: (1) a short cover letter, (2) a detailed curriculum vitae, (3) one writing sample, and (4) two letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees to politics.jobs@cide.edu).

Timeline 
Review of applications begins April 30, 2026, and interviews will follow shortly thereafter. Later applications are not guaranteed for full consideration. We expect the selected candidate to begin work during the second semester of this year, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants must hold a PhD in political science or a related field before the start date. 

Contact 
For questions, please contact any member of this year’s search committee: Dr. Sergio Béjar (sergio.bejar@cide.edu); Dr. Javier Aparicio (javier.aparicio@cide.edu); or Dr. Aldo Ponce (aldo.ponce@cide.edu). 
The Division of Political Studies is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community and strongly encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.