Full Professor, Department of Political Science
Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
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ProfessorJob Summary:
The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a distinguished scholar whose work advances the universitys priorities in American elections research. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics and have an established track record of securing external funding.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes mentor students conduct scholarly research and provide service to the department college university and academic community nationally or internationally.
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values prioritizes and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty staff students and members of the broader community.
The successful candidate as a member of the College of L&S will proactively contribute to support and advance the colleges commitment to all aspects of their teaching mentoring research and service.
In the College of Letters & Science we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions making new discoveries and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: Department of Political Science at UW-Madison is highly rated and is a leader in its field. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. Madison as a city is consistently ranked at the top of the best places to live in the U.S. It offers an ideal combination of natural beauty stimulating cultural events outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.
Department: College of Letters & Science Department of Political Science
Compensation:Negotiable
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in PoliticalScienceorrelateddisciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the universitys priorities in American elections research are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics have an established track record of securing external funding and the ability to foster ateaching learning mentoringdepartmental andaresearchenvironmentwhere all can thrive.
Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the universitys priorities in American elections research. Candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics and have an established track record of securing external funding.
Education:
Ph.D. in PoliticalScienceorrelateddisciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.
How to Apply:
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Applications must be receivedthrough UW-Madisons online application system. Applicationssubmittedoutside the system will not be considered. To begin the applicationprocessplease click on the Apply Now button.
You will be asked to create a profile and uploadthe following 4 documents:
1)a C.V.
2)a cover letter
3)a research statement and a teaching statement(please upload these 2 as one document) and
4) A list of 3 references
For full consideration all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on May 12 2026.Applications will be accepted untilpositionisfilled.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based uponsubmittedapplication materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearlydemonstratethe applicants dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally materials shouldshowcasethe applicants ability to purposefully plan their teaching practicesevidencedthrough goals action plans reflection and related documentation. Thisportionof the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.
Contact Information:
Faye Lux / Department Administrator
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