Assistant or Associate Professor in Comparative Politics or International Relations

The Department of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment in comparative politics or international relations at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2021. We are looking for a scholar who uses advanced data analytics to study important, policy-relevant issues. This hire is part of the Washington University in St. Louis Digital Transformation Initiative (https://artsci.wustl.edu/ampersand/fourteen-faculty-searches-approved-digital-transformation-initiative).

Applications received before 1 March 2021 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. All applications and supporting documentation should be submitted electronically through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/83363). If you encounter difficulties with the application process, please email artsci-pschair@email.wustl.edu for additional instructions. All other questions may be directed to Heather Sloan-Randick at hsloanra@wustl.edu.

Duties will include teaching assigned courses, conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in department governance, and university service.

Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and the strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.

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Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, at least three letters of reference, writing samples, and other relevant materials.