Teacher-Scholar Post-Doctoral Fellow in Research Methods and American Politics​/Comparative

Description WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY . The Department of Politics and International Affairs invites applications for a one-year Teacher-Scholar Post-doctoral Fellow position, beginning July 2026.
Qualifications : A PhD or ABD status in Political Science is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and be able to teach the department’s Research Methods course as well as offer Introductory and/or Upper-level courses that complement the department’s current offerings in American Politics or Comparative Politics.
Position Summary :
This is a full-time position with a 2-2 course load. The teaching load for this position is designed to support candidates’ ability to conduct and publish research in their area of expertise. Information about the Politics and International Affairs department is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion,national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants