Assistant Professor

Job description

Description The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions beginning in Academic Year 2024-25. The positions will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department is seeking American Politics scholars and Political Methodologists with substantive expertise in American politics. Applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the department are especially welcome. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. The search is open regarding areas of substantive specialty, but the Department is especially interested in scholars whose research and teaching interests include American political institutions. Most of all, the department seeks scholars who will further its goals of producing high impact research and providing innovative undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applications are particularly welcome from scholars who can contribute to high visibility centers and research initiatives at American University, such as the Women and Politics Institute, Center f...