Manning J Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair

Associate or Full Professor

The Department of Political Science at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth position in American Politics at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure to hold the Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair beginning August 16 2025.

The Department seeks to hire faculty broadly engaged in scholarly research that adds to our tradition of intellectual diversity and our strengths in political behavior political institutions and public policy. The successful applicant is expected to envision innovative uses of the considerable resources of the Dauer Chair in pursuit of an active research program while simultaneously building the Departments graduate program and national reputation as a leader in American Politics. The successful candidate should have a rigorous track record of original scholarship mentoring graduate students and success in grants and/or other external funding supporting an active research agenda.

The Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair is made possible by the generous bequest of the late Manning Dauer founding chair of the Department and President of the Southern Political Science Association. The Chair is expected to actively mentor graduate students toward successful careers in American Politics engage colleagues conducting research in American politics and be an active colleague in the Department the College the University and the discipline.

The Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair will teach one American Politics course each fall and spring semester with at least one course each year at the graduate level.

UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked 6^th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1^st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts

Ph.D. in Political Science

The successful candidate at the Rank of Professor should have a rigorous track record of original scholarship mentoring graduate students and success in grants and/or other external funding supporting an active research agenda.Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor should also evidence strong scholarly records and careerstage appropriate mentoring and grantseeking.

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For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
4. Statement of intent for utilizing the resources of the Dauer Chair endowment
5. A recent writing sample (article reprint or preprint)
6. The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Review of applications will begin November 7 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at http://www.naces/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).

The Department of Political Science is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.