Assistant Professor of Instruction in American Politics

Department: WCAS Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in American Politics to begin Fall 2027. The committee seeks an excellent teacher-scholar who is motivated to innovate political science teaching, learning, and advising at the undergraduate level. The person holding this position will teach core and elective undergraduate courses in American Politics and other subfields, collaborate with faculty and students on programs and initiatives to enhance the undergraduate experience, and have the opportunity to lead workshops and trainings on political science pedagogy for faculty and graduate instructors in the social sciences. We are especially keen to recruit a new colleague who can expand our research, teaching, and advising in quantitative or qualitative research methods and in core American Politics courses, including POLI_SCI 210 Introduction to Empirical Methods in the Social Sciences, POLI_SCI 220 American Government and Politics, and POLI_SCI 230 Introduction to Law in the Political Arena. The standard teaching load is six courses annually; this load may include service as Director of the Political Science Honors Program. Course releases in exchange for specific service roles may be available.

Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing sample, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants will have the option to upload additional writing samples. Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by online submission using Northwestern University's Faculty Recruiting Portal. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2027 will be considered. Consideration of files will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled. All applications received by November 15 will be given priority.

Please apply here: http://polisci.northwestern.edu/about/faculty-searches.html

For inquiries about job advertisements or the application process, please contact Stephen Monteiro, Business Administrator in the Political Science Department. stephen.monteiro@northwestern.edu.

Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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