Assistant Professor of Political Science, American Politics

The Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor in American Politics. We welcome applications from the entire subfield of American politics. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree prior to the start of the appointment.

Applicants must apply at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website at . Applications must include a 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) teaching statement, 4) research statement, 5) at least one (and up to three) examples of scholarly writing, and 6) at least three letters of recommendation. Consideration of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled or the search has ended.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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