Assistant Professor of Political Science

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title    Assistant Professor_Tenure-Track in Comparative Politics (AY) (Faculty)
Department    SAS - Political Science
Salary    Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary    
The Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, is hiring an assistant tenure-track professor whose research uses computational social science methodologies to study inequality and democracy in comparative settings. The position will begin Sept 1, 2025, subject to availability of funding. A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field (e.g. political sociology, public policy, economics, data science) is required by Sept 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods. This hire is part of a Chancellor’s cluster initiative on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which will hire 11 new faculty members, including 4 focused on computational social science, and create a cross-disciplinary scholarly community focused on the societal benefits and implications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

Candidates should submit the following materials: (1) c.v.; (2) cover letter; (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) writing sample; (6) diversity statement addressing ways in which their research, teaching, or service will contribute to Rutgers’s commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness (broadly construed); (7) names and email addresses of three references who can upload letters of recommendation. The materials should be uploaded to https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234551

As one of 34 public US institutions that belong to the Association of American Universities, Rutgers is among the leading research universities in the US and Canada. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, with a historic commitment to diversity. The Political Science Department is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Review of applicants will begin on October 7, 2024, and continue until the job is filled.

All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment.
Position Status    Full Time
Posting Number    24FA0846
Posting Open Date    08/23/2024
Posting Close Date    11/30/2024
Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience    
A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field (e.g. political sociology, public policy, economics, data science) is required by Sept 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    
The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative politics and research methods. This hire is part of a Chancellor’s cluster initiative on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which will hire 11 new faculty members, including 4 focused on computational social science, and create a cross-disciplinary scholarly community focused on the societal benefits and implications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
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Posting Details


Special Instructions to Applicants    
Candidates should submit the following materials: (1) c.v.; (2) cover letter; (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) writing sample; (6) diversity statement addressing ways in which their research, teaching, or service will contribute to Rutgers’s commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusiveness (broadly construed); (7) names and email addresses of three references who can upload letters of recommendation. The materials should be uploaded to https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234551

Quick Link to Posting    https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234551
Campus    Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus    Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City    New Brunswick
State    NJ
Location Details    
89 George Street
Hickman Hall Building
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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    Resume/CV
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    Writing Sample 1
    Research Statement
    Teaching Interests
    Diversity Statement

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